Rating: 




Sojos Complete Dog Food receives the Advisor’s above-average rating of 3.5 stars.
The Sojos Complete Dog Food product line lists two dry recipes… each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages.1
- Sojos Complete Beef Recipe
- Sojos Complete Turkey Recipe
Sojos Complete Turkey Recipe grain-free dog food was selected to represent both products in the line for this review.
Sojos Complete Turkey Recipe
Dry Dog Food
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, USDA turkey, whole egg, broccoli, celery, apples, flax meal, pecans, tricalcium phosphate, pumpkin, cranberries, basil, dried alfalfa, ginger root, dried kelp, zinc sulfate, vitamin E acetate, vitamin D2
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 5.8%
Red items when present indicate controversial ingredients
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 22% | 8% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 25% | 9% | 58% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 24% | 21% | 55% |
The first ingredient in this dog food includes sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in fiber, beta carotene and other healthy nutrients.
The second ingredient includes turkey. Turkey is naturally rich in the ten essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
According to the company, this ingredient is freeze-dried without heat prior to processing in the manufacture of this product.
The third ingredient lists whole eggs… a desirable addition. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
The fourth ingredient includes broccoli. Broccoli is a healthy green vegetable and a member of the kale family. It is especially rich in vitamin C and fiber and numerous other nutrients. Broccoli is known to provide potent anti-cancer benefits.
The fifth ingredient is celery. Although raw celery can be very high in water, it can still contribute a notable amount of dietary fiber as well as other healthy nutrients.
The sixth ingredient is apples… a nutrient-rich, high-fiber fruit.
The seventh ingredient mentions flaxseed meal… one of the best plant-based sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Flax meal is particularly rich in soluble fiber.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product.
With one exception…
The listed vitamins and minerals do not appear to be complete. So, it’s impossible for us to judge their quality. We would hope these essential nutrients are provided by the food ingredients in the recipe.
Sojos Complete Dog Food
The Bottom Line
Judging by its ingredients alone, Sojos Complete Dog Food looks to be an above-average product.
But ingredient quality by itself cannot tell the whole story. We still need to estimate the product’s meat content before determining a final rating.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 25%, a fat level of 9% and estimated carbohydrates of about 58%.
As a pair, the two recipes features an average protein content of 25% and a mean fat level of 9%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 59% for the overall product line.
The company claims the actual carbohydrate content of these products averages about 17%.1
Below-average protein. Low fat. And low carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Even without any plant-based protein boosters, this still looks like the profile of a dry dog food containing only a moderate amount of meat.
Bottom line?
Sojos Complete is a grain-free potato-based dry dog food using only a moderate amount of dehydrated beef or turkey as its main sources of animal protein, thus earning the brand 3.5 stars.
Recommended.
Sojos Complete is a dehydrated pre-mix that requires the addition of water before serving.
A Final Word
This review is designed to help you make a more informed decision when buying dog food. However, our rating system is not intended to suggest feeding a particular product will result in specific health benefits for your pet.
For a better understanding of how we analyzed this product, please be sure to read our article, “The Problem with Dog Food Reviews”
Remember, no dog food can possibly be appropriate for every life stage, lifestyle or health condition. So, choose wisely. And when in doubt consult a veterinarian for help.
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Notes and Updates
02/27/2011 Original review
02/27/2011 Last Update
- Per Sojos in DFA comment dated 7/5/2011 ↩
- Per Sojos in DFA comment dated 7/5/2011 ↩
