Copper proteinate
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as copper proteinate, copper amino acid chelate, copper chelate, copper glycine chelate, chelated copper
What is it?
Copper proteinate is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 92 products
- Also listed as
- copper proteinate, copper amino acid chelate, copper chelate, copper glycine chelate, chelated copper
Common questions about copper proteinate
Is Copper proteinate good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain copper proteinate?
92 UK products list copper proteinate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is copper proteinate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: copper proteinate, copper amino acid chelate, copper chelate, copper glycine chelate, chelated copper. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade copper proteinate?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. 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 copper proteinate in dog food?
Copper proteinate is a chelated mineral form of copper, meaning it is bound to amino acids for better absorption. It is added to dog food to provide copper, an essential trace mineral. It appears on UK labels as a nutritional supplement.
Why is copper proteinate used in dog food?
Copper proteinate is often used because chelated minerals may be more readily absorbed than inorganic forms. It supports the copper requirements in complete dog foods. Speak to your vet if your dog has a copper related condition.
