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I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grain Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food

I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grain Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Boulder, Colorado us-flag
Parent company
I and Love and You
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.14
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Beef Meal
  • Menhaden Fish Meal
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Ground Sorghum, Oatmeal, Millet, Natural Pork Flavor, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Quinoa, Lamb, Dried Tomato Pomace, Flaxseeds, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Dried Carrots, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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61%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 47%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 71%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 54%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 69%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 63%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 30%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 40%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 33.33%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 5.56%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 44.44%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 28.19%

Fat: 34.23%

Carb: 37.58%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to I and Love and You since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

I and love and you - Beef gullet dog chews (07/17/2015) -+
Date:07/17/2015
Company Name:I and Love and You
Product Description:Beef gullet dog chews
Recall Reason:Salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grain Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.

The second ingredient is Beef Meal. Beef meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef meal can serve as a protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids.

The third ingredient is Menhaden Fish Meal. Menhaden fish meal is dried, ground tissue from menhaden fish. In pet food, menhaden fish meal serves as a source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to help keep your companion’s skin and coat healthy.

The fourth ingredient is Ground Sorghum. Ground sorghum is made with gluten-free grain from the sorghum plant. It has been processed into smaller particles for better absorption and a smoother texture. In pet food, ground sorghum can serve as a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.

The fifth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

When we analyzed the ingredients in I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grain Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$3.78

Market Price avg.

$3.69

% From the Avg

+2%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.24

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-29%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.14

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-28%

I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grain Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared I and Love and You Naked Essentials Ancient Grain Beef & Lamb Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

33.33%

All Products avg.

30.12%

% From the Avg

+11%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

+5%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.56%

All Products avg.

5.45%

% From the Avg

+2%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

47.65%

% From the Avg

-7%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.

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