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Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food

Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Los Angeles, California us-flag
Parent company
Lotus Pet Food, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.30
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Chicken Meal
  • Herring Meal

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Meal, Rye, Brown Rice, Barley, Herring Meal, Oats, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Pea Fiber, Dried Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ground Flaxseed, Brewers Dried Yeast, Salt, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Apples, Blueberries, Pumpkin, Spinach, Calcium Propionate, Garlic, Potassium Chloride, Olive Oil, Salmon Oil, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Protein, Nicacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Yucca Schidegera extract, Inulin, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, 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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58%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 40%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 68%
? 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 100%
? 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 25%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 67%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 27%

Fat: 16%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 7.75%

Carb: 36.25%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 30%

Fat: 17.78%

Fiber: 3.33%

Ash: 8.61%

Carb: 40.28%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 26.44%

Fat: 38.06%

Carb: 35.5%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Lotus has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Low protein content
  • Not a Calorie-dense recipe
  • 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 Lotus since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Lotus has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The second ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.

The third ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The fourth ingredient is Rye. Rye is a general term for flour or meal made with rye grain, which has a lower gluten content than wheat. In pet food, rye products can add flavor and color while providing bulk and acting as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals

When we analyzed the ingredients in Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$8

Market Price avg.

$3.84

% From the Avg

+108%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.50

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

+114%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.30

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

+112%

Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for dry puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

Small puppy breeds don’t experience the rapid bone growth that large breeds do, but they do mature in a shorter time. Like puppy food for dogs of any breed, small puppy breed food typically just supportg the energy needs for growth with a higher caloric density.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

30%

All Products avg.

32.39%

% From the Avg

-7%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

17.78%

All Products avg.

17.95%

% From the Avg

-1%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.33%

All Products avg.

4.64%

% From the Avg

-28%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

40.28%

All Products avg.

44.28%

% From the Avg

-9%

Analysis Overview

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

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