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Vital Essentials Frozen Raw Patty Grain-Free Beef Entree Dog Food, 9.4-lb bundle
Vital Essentials

Frozen Raw Patty Grain-Free Beef Entree Dog Food, 9.4-lb bundle

Evidence Fair
wet $8.89/lb

Vital Essentials Frozen Raw Patty Grain-Free Beef Entree Dog Food, 9.4-lb bundle earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

PQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 54% ⓘ
Protein
14%
min (as fed)
Fat
8%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
74%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 54%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

13 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  2. 2
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

  3. 3
    beef heart
  4. 4
    beef lung

    Organ meat. Lean, protein-dense, real-food inclusion. More common in raw and freeze-dried diets.

  5. 5
    beef kidney

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  6. 6
    beef fat

    Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.

  7. 7
    beef tripe

    Stomach lining. Strong-smelling but nutrient-dense, with natural digestive enzymes.

  8. 8
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

  9. 9
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

  10. 10
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  11. 11
    iron amino acid complex

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  12. 12
    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

  13. 13
    manganese amino acid complex

    Manganese bound to amino acids for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

12 of 13 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.