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Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dry Dog Food - Grain-Free Lamb & Potato

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BLUE Basics Adult Dry Dog Food - Grain-Free Lamb & Potato

DogDry foodAdult
74/100iPickPet Score, High data confidenceHigh data confidence
Protein
20%
Fat
14%
Energy
358 kcal/cup
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Source: bluebuffalo.com · Not verified yet

As fed, from the label

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)
20%
Crude fat (min)
14%
Crude fiber (max)
6%
Moisture (max)
10%
Ash
Not available

Calorie statement

Energy

Calories per kg
3,565 kcal/kg
Calories per cup
358 kcal/cup

Recorded label order

Ingredients

first 5 on the label

  1. 1Deboned Lamb
  2. 2Potatoes
  3. 3Pea Starch
  4. 4Peas
  5. 5Lamb Meal
  6. 6Pea Protein
  7. 7Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
  8. 8Tapioca Starch
  9. 9Pea Fiber
  10. 10Dried Yeast
  11. 11Natural Flavor
  12. 12Fish Oil (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
  13. 13Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
  14. 14DL-Methionine
  15. 15Dicalcium Phosphate
  16. 16Choline Chloride
  17. 17Pumpkin
  18. 18Dried Chicory Root
  19. 19Flaxseed
  20. 20Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
  21. 21Calcium Carbonate
  22. 22Salt
  23. 23Taurine
  24. 24Vitamin E Supplement
  25. 25preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
  26. 26Potassium Chloride
  27. 27L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
  28. 28Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
  29. 29Zinc Sulfate
  30. 30Vegetable Juice for color
  31. 31Glucosamine Hydrochloride
  32. 32Ferrous Sulfate
  33. 33Iron Amino Acid Chelate
  34. 34Blueberries
  35. 35Cranberries
  36. 36Barley Grass
  37. 37Parsley
  38. 38Turmeric
  39. 39Dried Kelp
  40. 40Yucca Schidigera Extract
  41. 41Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  42. 42Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  43. 43Copper Sulfate
  44. 44Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  45. 45L-Lysine
  46. 46Vitamin A Supplement
  47. 47Copper Amino Acid Chelate
  48. 48Manganese Sulfate
  49. 49Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
  50. 50Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  51. 51Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
  52. 52Vitamin D3 Supplement
  53. 53Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
  54. 54Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  55. 55Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract
  56. 56Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
  57. 57Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract
  58. 58Vitamin B12 Supplement
  59. 59Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  60. 60Calcium Iodate
  61. 61Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  62. 62Sodium Selenite
  63. 63Oil of Rosemary

The first 5 are highlighted because labels list ingredients in descending order by weight as formulated. Order is context, not a verdict: it does not by itself establish whether a food suits an individual pet.

Nutritional adequacy

Label statement

formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Derived by iPickPet

Dry matter view

Protein, dry matter (min)Calculated from label values; not stated on the label.
22.2%
Fat, dry matter (min)Calculated from label values; not stated on the label.
15.6%
Fiber, dry matter (max)Calculated from label values; not stated on the label.
6.7%
Carbohydrates, as fed (estimated)Needs ash on the label to estimate; not stated on the label.
Not available

Dry matter values remove moisture so dry and wet foods can be read on one basis.

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