Diamond Naturals Light Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
The first five listed ingredients are lamb meal, whole grain brown rice, oatmeal, cracked pearled barley, white rice. According to the guaranteed analysis, we calculated the starch ratio as 52.0%.
- protein
- fat
- fiber
- moisture
- ash, assumed
- starch, derived
Ingredient Wiki
Lamb Meal
Lamb that has been cooked, dried and ground into a concentrated meal, with most of the water removed.
Whole Grain Brown Rice
Brown rice kept whole, with the bran and germ intact rather than milled away as they are in white rice.
Oatmeal
Oats that have been rolled or ground, used as a whole grain carbohydrate.
Cracked Pearled Barley
Pearled barley broken into smaller pieces so it cooks and digests more quickly.
White Rice
Rice milled to remove the hull, bran and germ, leaving the starchy endosperm.
Our read The ingredients
A lean grain kibble with a small probiotic dose
Signature feature
K9 Strain Probiotics
Every pound of Diamond Naturals is guaranteed to provide 80,000,000 colony forming units (CFU) of live, active probiotic cultures
What it is Five dried bacterial cultures, from Lactobacillus plantarum to Bifidobacterium animalis, listed 32nd through 36th, after the produce and the yucca extract.
Our grade
- Marketing
- Modest
- Meaningful
The guarantee works out to about 18 million CFU per cup. Most dog probiotic supplements dose in the billions, so this is a light daily top-up, not a gut treatment.
Modest Real, but smaller than the pack makes it sound.
Ground Miscanthus grass sits seventh, above the chicken fat. It's an indigestible bulking fiber and a big part of how this food cuts calories.
- 7 ground Miscanthus grass
- 10 chicken fat
Guaranteed
Analysis
As printed on the bag, measured “as fed”
- Calories
- 3,035 kcal/kg
- Crude Protein (min.)
- 18.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
- 6.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
- 8.0%
- Moisture (max.)
- 10.0%
- Starch ratio (calculated)
- 52.0%
310 kcal per cup.
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Full Ingredient
Declaration
Exactly as the bag prints it, heaviest first
Lamb meal, whole grain brown rice, oatmeal, cracked pearled barley, white rice, grain sorghum, ground Miscanthus grass, millet, dried yeast, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, flaxseed, potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, dried chicory root, L-Carnitine, kale, chia seed, pumpkin, blueberries, oranges, quinoa, dried kelp, coconut, spinach, carrots, papaya, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, beta carotene, chondroitin sulfate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid
Ingredients are listed heaviest first, and a dog food needs very little salt, so the tail of the list is present in very small amounts.
| NUTRIENT | AS FED | DRY M. | READING |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROTEIN | 18.0% | 20.0% | LOW |
| FAT | 6.0% | 6.7% | n/a |
| FIBER | 8.0% | 8.9% | n/a |
| CARB (EST.) | 52.0% | 57.8% | HIGH |
Our read The label
Low calorie and low fat, built on grain
150mg
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Is a cup a normal cup?
No, it's light
310 kcal a cup, about 22% below the average dry food we list. Same scoop as an ordinary food, fewer calories in the bowl.
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Is it a high-protein food?
No
About 61% of the calories come from carbohydrate and 21% from protein. Dieting dogs hold muscle better when protein runs higher than this.
- Feed it to
- Overweight or less active adults that do well on grains, and owners who want calories cut without shrinking the scoop.
- Skip it for
- Puppies, hard-working dogs, dogs on a strict elimination trial (the fat is chicken), and owners who want a high-protein diet food.
What a bag costs
| BAG | LOWEST PRICE | PER LB | WHERE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 lb | $32.99 | $2.20 | Chewy lowest of 3 stores |
| 30 lb | $41.99 | $1.40 | Amazon lowest of 4 stores |
Prices are from our check on Sep 27. Prices change often; the store’s price at checkout is the one that counts. We may earn a commission on some links.
Daily portion calculator
Calculated from the resting energy formula vets use and this food’s actual calorie density (310 kcal per cup). A starting point to adjust from, not a prescription.
5 FDA Recalls On Record
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food. Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Expansion to batches of nine brands of dry dog and cat food made at Gaston, SC plant Dec 9 2011 - Apr 7 2012 Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food (one production run) Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Lamb Meal & Rice Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
None in the last three years. Older events stay on the record. See the recall log
Other Flavors
Protein on a dry matter basis, read the same way.
Similar recipes from other brands
Other kibble recipes with the closest protein, fat and starch as fed, the way the bag prints them. Prescription diets are left out.
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