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Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Senior Dry Dog Food - Turkey & Potato

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BLUE Basics Senior Dry Dog Food - Turkey & Potato

DogDry foodSenior
74/100iPickPet Score, High data confidenceHigh data confidence
Protein
18%
Fat
10%
Energy
339 kcal/cup
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Source: bluebuffalo.com · Not verified yet

As fed, from the label

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)
18%
Crude fat (min)
10%
Crude fiber (max)
7%
Moisture (max)
10%
Ash
Not available

Calorie statement

Energy

Calories per kg
3,376 kcal/kg
Calories per cup
339 kcal/cup

Recorded label order

Ingredients

first 5 on the label

  1. 1Deboned Turkey
  2. 2Oatmeal
  3. 3Brown Rice
  4. 4Potatoes
  5. 5Peas
  6. 6Turkey Meal
  7. 7Pea Fiber
  8. 8Dried Yeast
  9. 9Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids)
  10. 10Pea Protein
  11. 11Natural Flavor
  12. 12Fish Oil (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid)
  13. 13Calcium Carbonate
  14. 14Dicalcium Phosphate
  15. 15Potassium Chloride
  16. 16Choline Chloride
  17. 17DL-Methionine
  18. 18Pumpkin
  19. 19Dried Chicory Root
  20. 20Salt
  21. 21Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids)
  22. 22Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate
  23. 23Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets
  24. 24L-Lysine
  25. 25Taurine
  26. 26Vitamin E Supplement
  27. 27preserved with Mixed Tocopherols
  28. 28L-Ascorbyl- 2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)
  29. 29Glucosamine Hydrochloride
  30. 30Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
  31. 31Zinc Sulfate
  32. 32Vegetable Juice for color
  33. 33Ferrous Sulfate
  34. 34Chondroitin 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. 45Copper Sulfate
  46. 46Biotin (Vitamin B7)
  47. 47Vitamin A Supplement
  48. 48Copper Amino Acid Chelate
  49. 49Manganese Sulfate
  50. 50Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
  51. 51Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
  52. 52Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
  53. 53Vitamin D3 Supplement
  54. 54Vitamin B12 Supplement
  55. 55Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  56. 56Calcium Iodate
  57. 57Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
  58. 58Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  59. 59Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract
  60. 60Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
  61. 61Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract
  62. 62Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
  63. 63Sodium Selenite
  64. 64Oil 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.
20%
Fat, dry matter (min)Calculated from label values; not stated on the label.
11.1%
Fiber, dry matter (max)Calculated from label values; not stated on the label.
7.8%
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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