Generic animal ingredient
cautionGeneric animal terms weaken transparency because the source material is less clear.
Matched ingredients: poultry by-product meal
IQ -6Digestibility -1Safety -5
Score 35
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Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Lamb & Rice Formula Adult Dry Dog Food
3.5out of 10
Decision snapshot
Built for adult maintenance
A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.
Quick verdict
Adult dry dog food with lamb first, a shredded kibble texture, and a declared probiotic inclusion for digestive support.
Best for
- Dog
- Adult
- Dry
Not ideal for
- Strict calorie-control plans
- Owners specifically requiring grain-free formulas
- Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets
Key highlights
Primary protein: LambGrain-inclusive formulaNo probiotics addedLow omega-3 support390 kcal per cup
Adult dry dog food with lamb first, a shredded kibble texture, and a declared probiotic inclusion for digestive support.
Lamb first
390 kcal/cup
0% protein DMB
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02Check the label math
Use the nutrition block to inspect protein, fat, fiber, moisture, estimated carbs, and calorie density together.
03Inspect the ingredient story
Move into the ingredient interpretation panels to see whether the formula story matches the nutrient story.
04Finish with context
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Quick verdict
Adult dry dog food with lamb first, a shredded kibble texture, and a declared probiotic inclusion for digestive support.
Ingredient quality scores 22, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 50. The formula is best interpreted as adult dry dog food with lamb first, a shredded kibble texture, and a declared probiotic inclusion for digestive support.
Product score card
Adult dry dog food with lamb first, a shredded kibble texture, and a declared probiotic inclusion for digestive support.
Ingredient quality
22
Nutrition balance
0
Digestibility
50
Safety
50
Overall
35
Nutrition breakdown
| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein min | 0 | % |
| Fat min | 0 | % |
| Fiber max | 0 | % |
| Moisture max | 0 | % |
| Ash | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (as fed) | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (dry matter) | 0 | % |
| Protein dry matter | 0 | % |
| Fat dry matter | 0 | % |
| Calories | 3933 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 390 | kcal/cup |
| kcal per 100g | 393 | kcal |
Calorie density analysis
Calories per cup
390
Protein per 1000 kcal
0
Fat per 1000 kcal
0
Estimated glycemic load
0
This is a moderate-density formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.
Ingredient breakdown by role
Protein sources
Lamb, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, beef fat, soybean meal, fish meal
Carbohydrate sources
rice
Fat sources
beef fat
Functional additives
whole grain wheat, dried egg product, and bacillus coagulans fermentation product
Ingredient interpretation
Positive ingredient signals: Named animal protein, Named probiotic strain.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Lamb, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, beef fat, soybean meal, fish meal.
Watch-outs on this label: Generic animal ingredient, Legume presence, Legume presence signal, Plant protein concentrate, Protein inflation signal, Transparency warning signal.
Ingredient quality
22
Digestibility
50
Safety
50
Ingredient deck
Lamb, rice, corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, whole grain wheat, beef fat, soybean meal, dried egg product, fish meal, and bacillus coagulans fermentation product.
Ingredient signals visualization
Legume presence
cautionLegume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.
Matched ingredients: soybean meal
IQ -4Digestibility -3Safety -1
Legume presence signal
cautionLegumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.
Matched ingredients: soybean meal
IQ -4Digestibility -2Safety 0
Named animal protein
positiveThe ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.
Matched ingredients: Lamb
IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2
Named probiotic strain
positiveA named probiotic strain is more interpretable than a vague digestive-support claim.
Matched ingredients: and bacillus coagulans fermentation product
IQ +2Digestibility +6Safety +1
Plant protein concentrate
cautionPlant protein concentrates can inflate crude protein impressions without matching animal-protein quality.
Matched ingredients: corn protein meal
IQ -8Digestibility -3Safety -1
Protein inflation signal
cautionThis label includes a plant protein concentrate that may inflate the apparent protein story.
Matched ingredients: corn protein meal
IQ -8Digestibility -2Safety 0
Transparency warning signal
cautionThe ingredient panel includes vague generic animal terminology that weakens transparency.
Matched ingredients: poultry by-product meal
IQ -6Digestibility 0Safety -4
Functional nutrients
Omega-3
0%
Omega-6
0%
Taurine
0%
Calcium
0%
Phosphorus
0%
Magnesium
0%
No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.
Suitability and fit
Sensitive stomach
0
Weight management
0
Puppy fit
0
Senior fit
0
Allergy support
0
Adult dry dog food with lamb first, a shredded kibble texture, and a declared probiotic inclusion for digestive support.
Ingredients connected to this formula
Methodology note
The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.
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