Breast
meat · base score 0.7 · also listed as breast
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently graded medium.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 9 products
- Also listed as
- breast
Common questions about breast
Is Breast good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain breast?
9 UK products list breast as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is breast called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: breast. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade breast?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What does breast mean on a dog food label?
On UK labels, breast usually refers to poultry breast meat, most often chicken or turkey. It is a lean muscle meat ingredient, though it is clearer when the species is named.
Is breast meat good for dogs?
Breast meat is a lean source of protein and is easy for many dogs to digest. It is generally a welcome ingredient when it is clearly identified as chicken or turkey breast.
