Coconut Oil
oil · base score 0.5 · also listed as coconut oil
What is it?
Coconut Oil is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 246 products
- Also listed as
- coconut oil
Common questions about coconut oil
Is Coconut Oil 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 coconut oil?
246 UK products list coconut oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is coconut oil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: coconut oil. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade coconut oil?
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 coconut oil doing in dog food?
Coconut oil is a plant fat added for energy and palatability. It is rich in saturated fats including medium-chain triglycerides. It is not an essential ingredient but can be part of a balanced recipe in small amounts.
Is coconut oil good for dogs?
Coconut oil is safe for most dogs in small quantities, though it is high in calories. It should be considered an occasional fat source rather than a dietary staple.
