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Blue Buffalo Wilderness™ Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe

Dog
Dry
Puppy

Protein: 36% min
Fat: 16% min
Fiber: 5% max
Moisture: 10% max

Facts read from bluebuffalo.com, checked October 31, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

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

In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.

Guaranteed analysis

Nutrient	On the label	Dry matter (calculated)
Crude Protein	36% min	40%
Crude Fat	16% min	17.8%
Crude Fiber	5% max	5.6%
Moisture	10% max	—
DHA	0.2% min	0.2%
Calcium	1.2% min	1.3%
Phosphorus	1% min	1.1%
Choline	2,750 mg/kg min	—
ARA	0.1% min	0.1%
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	0.9% min	1%
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	3% min	3.3%

Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.

Calories

per kg: 3,743 kcal
per cup: 433 kcal

The label says: “Calorie Content: 3,743 kcal/kg, 433 kcal/cup”

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, growth and reproduction.

protein96.2 g vs 56.3 g minimumAbove
fat42.7 g vs 21.3 g minimumAbove

Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out

Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)

About 28.7% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it. The label states no ash, so 8% of dry matter is assumed (a typical value).

Protein 36%
Fat 39%
Carbohydrate 26%

Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).

Nutritional adequacy

Blue Buffalo Wilderness Nature’s Evolutionary Diet with Chicken and LifeSource Bits for Puppies is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, except for the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).

Feeding guide

Recommended Daily Feeding Chart Weight in lbs. Cups per day 1 to 3 months 3 to 5 months 5 to 7 months 7 to 12 months Up to 5 lbs. ½ - 1 ½ - ¾ ¼ - ½ ¼ - ½ 6 to 10 lbs. 1 - 1 ½ ¾ - 1 ½ - 1 ½ - ¾ 11 to 20 lbs. 1 ½ - 2 ½ 1 - 1 ¾ 1 - 1 ½ ¾ - 1 ¼ 21 to 40 lbs. 2 ½ - 4 ¼ 1 ¾ - 2 ¾ 1 ½ - 2 ½ 1 ¼ - 2 ¼ 41 to 60 lbs. 4 ¼ - 5 ¾ 2 ¾ - 3 ¾ 2 ½ - 3 ½ 2 ¼ - 3 Calorie Content: 3,743 kcal/kg, 433 kcal/cup *Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Note: Individual puppy’s requirements may vary from this chart due to age, breed, environment, and activity level. Adjust food as required to maintain optimal body condition and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure. BLUE Wilderness with LifeSource Bits™ will provide your puppy with superior nutrition plus a unique nutrient and antioxidant package specifically formulated for his needs. Meal Frequency Until 6 Months Old: 3 Meals Per Day 6 - 12 Months Old: 2 Meals Per Day Transition to BLUE Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with your puppy's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days. Preparation Options Dry - Crunchy and delicious nutrition nuggets and LifeSource Bits right from the bag. Dry with Water - Add warm water and mix to fully release flavors and aroma. Fresh Water Be sure to have a clean bowl of cool, fresh water available at all times.