Solid Gold Mighty Mini Dog Food Review (Cups)

Solid Gold Mighty Mini dog food in cups consists of four recipes, each receiving the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 5 stars.

Mighty Mini is a line of wet foods specifically formulated for small and toy breeds. Made with easily digestible protein as the primary ingredient, complemented by wholesome vegetables like peas and sweet potatoes, along with nutrient-rich superfoods such as vitamin E-packed cranberries.

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.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Solid Gold Mighty Mini Toy & Small Breed Lamb, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Recipe in Gravy was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient is lamb. Lamb is considered “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered” lamb and associated with skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus.¹

Lamb is naturally rich in all 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.

The second ingredient is lamb meal. Lamb meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh lamb.

The third ingredient is ocean fish meal. Because it is considered a meat concentrate, fish meal contains almost 300% more protein than fresh fish itself.

Fish meal is typically obtained from the “clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings” of commercial fish operations.²

Unfortunately, this particular item is anonymous. Because various fish contain different types of fats, we would have preferred to have known the source species.

The fourth ingredient is chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Like peas, bean and lentils, chickpea is a nutritious member of the fiber-rich legume (or pulse) family of vegetables.

However, chickpeas contain about 22% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.

The fifth ingredient is peas. Peas 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.

The sixth ingredient includes sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.

The seventh ingredient 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 eighth ingredient lists dried egg whites. Eggs are highly digestible and an excellent source of usable protein.

The ninth ingredient is chicken fat. Chicken fat is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.

Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.

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 Solid Gold product.

With six notable exceptions…

First, flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber.

However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.

Next, salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids.

Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.

We also note chicory root. Chicory is rich in inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and found in certain roots and tubers.

Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.

Next, taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.

We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.

We note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. Fermentation products are typically added as probiotics to aid with digestion.

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, Solid Gold Mighty Mini Toy & Small Breed Lamb, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Recipe in Gravy look like an above-average wet product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 43.2%, a fat level of 18.2% and estimated carbohydrates of about 27.3%.

As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 41.5% and a mean fat level of 18.2%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 29% for the overall product line.

And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 44%.

Which means this Solid Gold product line contains…

Above-average protein. Below-average fat. And above-average carbs when compared to a typical wet dog food.

Solid Gold Dog Food Recall History

The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Solid Gold through January 2026.

You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.

Our Rating of Solid Gold Mighty Mini Wet Dog Food

Solid Gold Mighty Mini recipe cups are a grain-free dog food using a significant amount of named meats as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.

Highly Recommended

About

Solid Gold began its journey in 1974, founded by animal lover and pet parent Sissy Harrington McGill.

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