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Denes Fact Sheet no.28a:
Detailed Nutritional Analysis of Dog Foods
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How to use this information
The information contained within this fact sheet is designed to make it easier for you to make an accurate comparison between different Denes recipes and to compare our products with those of other pet food manufacturers. This can be useful if your dog has specific dietary needs, such as a recipe that is low in protein or one which is high in fibre.
The statutory statement
The nutritional information supplied on the side of each can, bag or packet is part of the statutory statement and gives the typical levels of moisture, protein, oil (fat) and fibre, as a percentage, and the amount of added vitamins. This is done on what is called an "as is basis" or an as fed basis, and is essentially based on the product just as it comes straight out of the packaging.
Unfortunately you cannot use this information to make an accurate comparison between different products, as pet foods differ considerably in the levels of moisture they contain. Canned foods, for example, contain a much higher level of moisture than dry products. The greater relative percentage of moisture on the statutory statement therefore reflects on the percentage of other remaining components, such as protein.
Dry matter analysis
To overcome this problem it is best to compare products on what is known as a dry matter basis. This type of analysis provides a nutritional breakdown of each recipe with the water (moisture) content removed. In this way it is possible to accurately compare both dry and canned products and to check the levels of protein, fat and fibre between different products.
DETAILED NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS - DOG
Canned recipes 1
| PUPPY WITH CHICKEN 400g | ADULT CHICKEN WITH TRIPE 400g & 1200g | ADULT RABBIT & CHICKEN 400g & 1200g | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | |
| Moisture % | 78.0 | - | 78.0 | - | 78.0 | - |
| Protein % | 9.50 | 43.2 | 8.0 | 36.4 | 8.0 | 36.4 |
| Oil % | 8.0 | 36.4 | 5.0 | 22.7 | 5.0 | 22.7 |
| Ash % | 2.0 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 11.4 | 2.5 | 11.4 |
| Fibre % | 1.0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 6.8 |
| ME kcal/100g | 107.0 | 486 | 90.00 | 409 | 88.0 | 400 |
| Calcium % | 0.52 | 2.36 | 0.36 | 1.64 | 0.5 | 2.27 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.4 | 1.82 | 0.32 | 1.45 | 0.38 | 1.73 |
| Potassium % | 0.4 | 1.82 | 0.31 | 1.41 | 0.33 | 1.5 |
| Sodium % | 0.22 | 1.0 | 0.22 | 1.0 | 0.21 | 0.95 |
| Magnesium % | 0.02 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| Copper mg/kg | 4.6 | 20.9 | 3.4 | 15.5 | 3.5 | 15.9 |
| Iron mg/kg | 73 | 332 | 42 | 191 | 41 | 186 |
| Vitamin A iu/kg | 1000 | 4545 | 1000 | 4545 | 1000 | 4545 |
| Vitamin D3 iu/kg | 100 | 455 | 100 | 455 | 100 | 455 |
| Vitamin E iu/kg | 10 | 45 | 10 | 45 | 10 | 45 |
DETAILED NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS - DOG
Canned recipes 2
| ADULT TRIPE MIX RICH IN TURKEY 400g | ADULT LIGHT WITH CHICKEN & LIVER 400g | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | |
| Moisture % | 81.0 | - | TBC | TBC |
| Protein % | 9.0 | 47.4 | TBC | TBC |
| Oil % | 7.0 | 36.8 | TBC | TBC |
| Ash % | 2.0 | 10.5 | TBC | TBC |
| Fibre % | 0.4 | 2.1 | TBC | TBC |
| ME kcal/100g | 91 | 479 | TBC | TBC |
| Calcium % | 0.43 | 2.26 | TBC | TBC |
| Phosphorus % | 0.32 | 1.68 | TBC | TBC |
| Potassium % | 0.3 | 1.58 | TBC | TBC |
| Sodium % | 0.19 | 1.0 | TBC | TBC |
| Magnesium % | 0.01 | 0.05 | TBC | TBC |
| Copper mg/kg | 3.3 | 17.4 | TBC | TBC |
| Iron mg/kg | 42 | 221 | TBC | TBC |
| Vitamin A iu/kg | 1000 | 5263 | TBC | TBC |
| Vitamin D3 iu/kg | 100 | 526 | TBC | TBC |
| Vitamin E iu/kg | 10 | 53 | TBC | TBC |
DETAILED NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS - DOG
Canned recipes 3
| SENIOR WITH CHICKEN, LAMB & RICE 400g | SENIOR WITH TURKEY, RABBIT & RICE 400g | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | |
| Moisture % | TBC | - | TBC | TBC |
| Protein % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Oil % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Ash % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Fibre % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| ME kcal/100g | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Calcium % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Phosphorus % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Potassium % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Sodium % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Magnesium % | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Copper mg/kg | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Iron mg/kg | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Vitamin A iu/kg | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Vitamin D3 iu/kg | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Vitamin E iu/kg | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
DETAILED NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS - DOG
Select Single Servce Trays 1
| SELECT WITH BEEF & HEART 150g | SELECT WITH CHICKEN & TURKEY 150g | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | |
| Moisture % | 80.0 | - | 80.0 | - |
| Protein % | 10 | 50 | 10 | 50 |
| Oil % | 4.0 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 |
| Ash % | 2.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 |
| Fibre % | 0.4 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| ME kcal/100g | 79.0 | 395 | 79.0 | 395 |
| Calcium % | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.25 | 1.25 | 0.25 | 1.25 |
| Potassium % | 0.18 | 0.9 | 0.18 | 0.9 |
| Sodium % | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Magnesium % | 0.02 | 0.1 | 0.02 | 0.1 |
| Copper mg/kg | 3.9 | 19.5 | 3.9 | 19.5 |
| Iron mg/kg | 51.0 | 255 | 51.0 | 255 |
| Vitamin A iu/kg | 2500 | 12500 | 2500 | 12500 |
| Vitamin D3 iu/kg | 200 | 1000 | 200 | 1000 |
| Vitamin E iu/kg | 10.0 | 50 | 10.0 | 50 |
DETAILED NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS - DOG
Select Single Servce Trays 2
| SELECT WITH DUCK & RABBIT 300g | SELECT WITH CHICKEN & VEGETABLES 300g | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | |
| Moisture % | 80 | - | 80 | - |
| Protein % | 10 | 50 | 10 | 50 |
| Oil % | 4.0 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 20.0 |
| Ash % | 2.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 |
| Fibre % | 0.4 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| ME kcal/100g | 79.0 | 395 | 79.0 | 395 |
| Calcium % | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.25 | 1.25 | 0.25 | 1.25 |
| Potassium % | 0.18 | 0.9 | 0.18 | 0.9 |
| Sodium % | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Magnesium % | 0.02 | 0.1 | 0.02 | 0.1 |
| Copper mg/kg | 3.9 | 19.5 | 3.9 | 19.5 |
| Iron mg/kg | 51.0 | 255 | 51.0 | 255 |
| Vitamin A iu/kg | 2500 | 12500 | 2500 | 12500 |
| Vitamin D3 iu/kg | 200 | 1000 | 200 | 1000 |
| Vitamin E iu/kg | 10 | 50 | 10 | 50 |
DETAILED NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS - DOG
Dry Food & Mixer
| OPTIONS SENSITIVE DIGESTION, 2kg, 15kg | OPTIONS HEALTHY SKIN 2kg, 15kg | PUPPY-GROWTH RICH IN CHICKEN & RICE 3kg, 7.5kg | WHOLEGRAIN MIXER 2.5kg, 10kg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | |
| Moisture % | 8.0 | - | 8.0 | - | 10.00 | - | 10.00 | - |
| Protein % | 24.0 | 26.09 | 25.0 | 27.17 | 30.00 | 33.30 | 11.00 | 12.20 |
| Oil % | 11.45 | 12.45 | 11.1 | 12.07 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 2.00 | 2.22 |
| Ash % | 11.0 | 11.96 | 8.3 | 9.02 | 7.00 | 7.78 | 7.50 | 8.33 |
| Fibre % | 2.1 | 2.28 | 1.3 | 1.41 | 2.50 | 2.78 | 4.00 | 4.44 |
| ME kCal/100g | 401 | 435 | 398 | 432 | 391 | 434 | 295 | 328 |
| Calcium % | 3.5 | 3.8 | 1.98 | 2.15 | 1.40 | 1.56 | 1.40 | 1.55 |
| Phosphorus % | 1.12 | 1.22 | 0.85 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 0.44 | 0.49 |
| Potassium % | 0.54 | 0.59 | 0.6 | 0.65 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.72 |
| Sodium % | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| Magnesium % | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Copper mg/kg | 25.0 | 27.17 | 25.0 | 27.17 | 10.00 | 11.10 | 15.00 | 16.67 |
| Iron mg/kg | 361 | 392 | 372 | 404 | 115.56 | 123.95 | 118.46 | 131.62 |
| Vitamin A iu/kg | 20460 | 22239 | 21860.0 | 23760 | 17000 | 18888 | 5000 | 5555 |
| Vitamin D3 iu/kg | 1280 | 1391 | 1550.0 | 1684 | 1600.0 | 1777.0 | 500.0 | 555.55 |
| Vitamin E iu/kg | 129 | 140 | 142.0 | 154 | 100.0 | 111.0 | 50.0 | 55.55 |
| Vitamin C mg/kg | 52 | 56 | 60 | 65 | 126 | 140 | - | - |
DETAILED NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS - DOG
Baked Biscuits
| WHOLEGRAIN BAKED BISCUITS 300g, 10kg | LOW CALORIE BAKED BISCUITS 300g | WHEAT GLUTEN FREE BAKED BISCUITS 300g | FRESH BREATH BAKED BISCUITS 300g | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | AS FED | DRY MATTER | |
| Moisture % | 10.00 | - | 10.00 | - | 10.00 | - | 10.00 | - |
| Protein % | 10.00 | 11.11 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 | 12.22 | 9.00 | 10.00 |
| Oil % | 1.90 | 2.11 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 5.80 | 6.44 | 10.50 | 11.67 |
| Ash % | 3.00 | 3.33 | 16.00 | 17.78 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Fibre % | 3.00 | 3.33 | 2.90 | 3.22 | 1.20 | 1.33 | 2.00 | 2.22 |
| ME kcal/100g | 319.95 | 355.50 | 273.40 | 303.80 | 349.25 | 388.05 | 374.95 | 416.61 |
| Calcium % | 0.26 | 0.29 | 5.60 | 6.30 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Phosphorus % | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| Potassium % | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.36 | 0.40 |
| Sodium % | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Magnesium % | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Copper mg/kg | 4.91 | 5.50 | 4.47 | 5.00 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 5.59 | 6.21 |
| Iron mg/kg | 61.34 | 68.15 | 66.37 | 73.74 | 31.56 | 35.06 | 38.78 | 43.09 |
| Vitamin A iu/kg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vitamin D3 iu/kg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vitamin E iu/kg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vitamin C mg/kg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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