Calcium Carbonate
supplement · base score 0.5 · also listed as limestone, e170, calcium
What is it?
Calcium Carbonate is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 243 products
- Also listed as
- limestone, e170, calcium
Common questions about calcium carbonate
Is Calcium Carbonate 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 calcium carbonate?
243 UK products list calcium carbonate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is calcium carbonate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: limestone, e170, calcium. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade calcium carbonate?
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 is calcium carbonate in dog food?
Calcium carbonate is a common calcium supplement, also listed as limestone or E170, used to balance mineral levels. It helps provide calcium for bone and tooth structure.
Why is calcium carbonate added to dog food?
Calcium carbonate is added to ensure recipes meet nutritional calcium requirements. The amount is carefully balanced with other minerals.
