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Freshpet Complete Nutrition Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 1.5-lb roll, case of 8
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Complete Nutrition Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 1.5-lb roll, case of 8

Evidence Fair
wet growth $4.37/lb

Freshpet Complete Nutrition Chicken Recipe Fresh Dog Food, 1.5-lb roll, case of 8 earns a Sniff Score of 62/100 (B) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI

Contains carrageenan. Plausible rodent colitis mechanism, no direct canine clinical evidence at food-grade levels. Concern elevated for dogs with IBD..

CIP

Controversial ingredients · 2

  • carrageenan
    Seaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.
  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Protein
7.5%
min
Fat
7%
min
Fiber
1.5%
max
Moisture
78%
max
Ingredients
31 total
  1. 1 chicken
  2. 2 chicken broth
  3. 3 brown rice
  4. 4 rice
  5. 5 carrots
  6. 6 ground oats
  7. 7 carrageenan ⚠ Seaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.
  8. 8 natural flavors
  9. 9 peas
  10. 10 spinach
  11. 11 potassium chloride
  12. 12 zinc proteinate
  13. 13 iron proteinate
  14. 14 copper proteinate
  15. 15 manganese proteinate
  16. 16 sodium selenite ⚠ Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.
  17. 17 calcium iodate
  18. 18 choline chloride
  19. 19 vitamin e supplement
  20. 20 vitamin a supplement
  21. 21 biotin
  22. 22 thiamine mononitrate
  23. 23 riboflavin supplement
  24. 24 niacin supplement
  25. 25 pyridoxine hydrochloride

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AAFCO statement

Freshpet recipes are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO for specific life stages (e.g., adult maintenance or growth), as indicated on each package.