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

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

DogDry foodAdult
74/100iPickPet Score, High data confidenceHigh data confidence
Protein
20%
Fat
13%
Energy
354 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)
13%
Crude fiber (max)
6%
Moisture (max)
10%
Ash
Not available

Calorie statement

Energy

Calories per kg
3,527 kcal/kg
Calories per cup
354 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 EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
  13. 13DL-Methionine
  14. 14Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
  15. 15Choline Chloride
  16. 16Pumpkin
  17. 17Dried Chicory Root
  18. 18Dicalcium Phosphate
  19. 19Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
  20. 20Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
  21. 21Calcium Carbonate
  22. 22Taurine
  23. 23Vitamin E Supplement
  24. 24preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
  25. 25Salt
  26. 26Potassium Chloride
  27. 27Glucosamine Hydrochloride
  28. 28L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
  29. 29Chondroitin Sulfate
  30. 30L-Carnitine
  31. 31Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
  32. 32Zinc Sulfate
  33. 33Vegetable Juice for color
  34. 34Ferrous Sulfate
  35. 35Iron Amino Acid Chelate
  36. 36Blueberries
  37. 37Cranberries
  38. 38Barley Grass
  39. 39Parsley
  40. 40Turmeric
  41. 41Dried Kelp
  42. 42Yucca Schidigera Extract
  43. 43Niacin (Vitamin B3)
  44. 44Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
  45. 45L-Lysine
  46. 46Copper Sulfate
  47. 47Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  48. 48Vitamin A Supplement
  49. 49Copper Amino Acid Chelate
  50. 50Manganese Sulfate
  51. 51Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
  52. 52Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  53. 53Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
  54. 54Vitamin D3 Supplement
  55. 55Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
  56. 56Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  57. 57Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract
  58. 58Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
  59. 59Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract
  60. 60Vitamin B12 Supplement
  61. 61Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  62. 62Calcium Iodate
  63. 63Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  64. 64Sodium Selenite
  65. 65Oil 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.
14.4%
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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