Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble
Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble earns a Sniff Score of 46/100 (C) with Good evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: plant-protein-dominated formula. barley as the #1 ingredient..
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Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
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Plant-protein-dominated formula. barley as the #1 ingredient.
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- 1grainbarley
Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.
- 2fava beans
Less common pulse. Same concern as peas when stacked with other legumes.
- 3grainoats
Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.
- 4dried yeast
Natural source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Adds a savory flavor that dogs respond well to.
- 5vegetablesweet potato
Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.
- 6protein plantpotato protein
Concentrated potato protein. Like pea protein, it inflates the protein number without matching meat-quality amino acids.
- 7fatcoconut oil
Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.
- 8fatsunflower oil
Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.
- 9fatflaxseed
Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.
- 10othernatural flavor
Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.
- 11mineraltricalcium phosphate
Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.
- 12vegetablepumpkin
Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.
- 13vegetablekale
Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.
- 14vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
- 15dandelion greens
- 16vitaminvitamin e supplement
Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.
- 17vitaminvitamin a supplement
Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.
- 18vitaminniacin supplement
B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.
- 19pantothenic acid
- 20vitamin d2 supplement
- 21vitaminriboflavin supplement
B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.
- 22vitaminthiamine mononitrate
B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.
- 23vitaminvitamin b12 supplement
Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.
- 24vitaminpyridoxine hydrochloride
B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.
- 25vitaminfolic acid
B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.
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Nutrition & Benefits Guaranteed Analysis Calorie Content: 3595 kcal ME/kg, 354 kcal ME/cup Nutrient Percentage of Recipe Crude Protein (min) 22% Crude Fat (min) 14% Crude Fiber (max) 4.5% Moisture (max) 10.0% Calcium (min) 0.5% Phosphorus (min) 0.4% Zinc (min) 120 mg/kg Selenium (min) 0.4 mg/kg Vitamin A (min) 10,000 IU/kg Vitamin E (min) 80 IU/kg Taurine* (min) 0.1% Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.6% Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.5% Open Farm® Kind Earth™ Plant Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. View Complete Nutritional Profile