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Spot & Tango

Turkey & Quinoa Fresh

Evidence Limited
wet all life stages $5.50/lb

Spot & Tango Turkey & Quinoa Fresh earns a Sniff Score of 47/100 (C) with Limited evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. turkey delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Low protein quality. turkey delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 38% ⓘ
Protein
9.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
75%
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 38%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

27 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    turkey

    Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

  2. 2
    red quinoa
  3. 3
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  4. 4
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

  5. 5
    peas

    Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

  6. 6
    apple

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  7. 7
    eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

  8. 8
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  9. 9
    apple cider vinegar
  10. 10
    safflower oil
  11. 11
    vegetable stock
  12. 12
    calcium phosphate
  13. 13
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  14. 14
    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

  15. 15
    magnesium
  16. 16
    kelp

    Seaweed source of iodine. Trace mineral support, common in better formulas.

  17. 17
    potassium
  18. 18
    vitamin e supplement

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

  19. 19
    zinc
  20. 20
    iron
  21. 21
    manganese
  22. 22
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

  23. 23
    copper
  24. 24
    selenium
  25. 25
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

Showing first 25 of 27. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

13 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth, reproduction, and adult maintenance