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BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs

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BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs

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Key label facts

Protein (min)
24%
Fat (min)
14%
Fiber (max)
5%
Moisture (max)
10%
Calories
379 kcal/cup
Life stage
Adult

Listed label values only. Missing values stay Not available rather than inferred.

Guaranteed analysis

Protein, fat, fiber, moisture, and calorie values stay exactly as listed on the source label.

MetricValueBasis
Protein24% min
Fat14% min
Fiber5% max
Moisture10% max
Calories3633kcal/kg
Calories per cup379kcal/cup

Ingredient list

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Ingredient list from label

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids), Dried Yeast, Salt, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.

Ingredient facts

Primary protein
N/A
Primary carb
N/A
Processing
extruded kibble
Main ingredient
N/A

Mapped notes

Protein sources

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)

Carbohydrate sources

Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Barley Grass

Fat sources

Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Oil of Rosemary

Positive ingredient signals: Named animal protein, Targeted fiber support.

The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols).

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Calorie density details

Calories per cup

379

Protein per 1000 kcal

66.1

Fat per 1000 kcal

38.5

Estimated glycemic load

N/A

Not listed on the official source.

This is a moderate-density formula for its format.

Functional nutrients

The official data currently marks probiotic support as not present.

Ingredient signals visualization

Legume presence

caution

Legume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.

Internal methodologyRefs 1
low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules
Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: Peas

IQ -4Digestibility -3Safety -1

Legume presence signal

caution

Legumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.

Internal methodologyRefs 1
low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules
Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: Peas

IQ -4Digestibility -2

Named animal protein

positive

The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.

Partially supportedRefs 3
moderate

Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.

This is a transparency interpretation, not proof of superior health outcomes.

Matched ingredients: Deboned Chicken

IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2

Targeted fiber support

positive

Targeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.

Partially supportedRefs 2
low

Partially supported because digestive-support framing is literature-informed, but real-world tolerance remains context-dependent.

Gut diet review [ext]Ingredient rules

Matched ingredients: Dried Chicory Root

IQ +2Digestibility +5Safety +1

Methodology and adequacy notes

BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Source & data record

Where this page's facts come from

Medium data confidence
Source status
Source-backed
Verified date
2026-06-05
Nutrition basis
Not available
Public score status
Not scored yet

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  • Ingredient listAvailable
  • Adequacy / life-stage statementAvailable
  • Life-stage contextAvailable

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Public scoring is not active. Data confidence reflects source completeness, not a nutrition rating, and missing fields stay Not available rather than inferred.

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