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Our Verdict
Earthborn Holistic moist dog food in tubs product range is made up of two recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 5 stars.
Pros
- Added vitamins & minerals
- High-quality ingredients
- Resealable containers
Cons
- Limited recipes
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Earthborn Holistic Chip’s Chicken Casserole Stew | 5 | M |
| Earthborn Holistic Toby’s Turkey Dinner in Gravy | 5 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Earthborn Holistic Chip’s Chicken Casserole Stew was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Earthborn Holistic Chip’s Chicken Casserole Stew
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken broth, chicken, dried egg product, pea protein, tapioca, salt, potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, green peas, apples, natural flavors, calcium sulfate, guar gum, potassium chloride, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, vitamin A supplement, manganese proteinate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, sodium selenite, biotin, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, potassium iodide, beta-carotene, folic acid
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 2%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 4% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 44% | 22% | 25% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 36% | 44% | 21% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, they are a common addition component in many canned products.
The second ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.1
Chicken is naturally rich in the eleven 10 amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The third ingredient is dried egg product, a dehydrated form of shell-free eggs. Quality can vary significantly. Lower grade egg product can even come from commercial hatcheries – from eggs that have failed to hatch.
In any case, eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
The fourth item is pea protein, what remains of a pea after removing the starchy part of the vegetable.
Even though it contains over 80% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.
And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label – a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The fifth ingredient is tapioca, a gluten-free, starchy carbohydrate extract made from the root of the cassava plant.
The sixth ingredient is salt (also known as sodium chloride). Salt is a common additive in many dog foods. That’s because sodium is a necessary mineral for all animals – including humans.
However, since the actual amount of salt added to this recipe isn’t disclosed on the list of ingredients, it’s impossible to judge the nutritional value of this item.
The next ingredient includes potatoes. Potatoes can be considered a gluten-free source of digestible carbohydrates. Yet with the exception of perhaps their caloric content, potatoes are of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The eighth ingredient lists carrots, which are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The ninth ingredient is pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary 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 Earthborn product.
With three notable exceptions…
First, this recipe includes peas, which are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.
However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
In addition, this recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.
And lastly, this food includes chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Earthborn Holistic Moist Dog Food looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 43.2%, a fat level of 22.7% and estimated carbohydrates of about 18.2%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 43.2% and a mean fat level of 22.7%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 18.2% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 53%.
Which means this Earthborn Holistic product line contains…
Above-average protein. Near-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to other wet dog foods.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the pea protein and peas, this looks like the profile of a wet product containing a notable amount of meat.
Earthborn Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Earthborn through May 2025.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Earthborn Holistic Moist Dog Food
Earthborn Holistic is a grain-free wet dog food using a notable amount of named meats as its primary source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.
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