Crude Fat
oil · base score 0.5 · also listed as crude fat, fat, fat content
What is it?
Crude Fat 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
- 18 products
- Also listed as
- crude fat, fat, fat content
Common questions about crude fat
Is Crude Fat 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 crude fat?
18 UK products list crude fat as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is crude fat called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: crude fat, fat, fat content. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade crude fat?
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 crude fat mean on dog food?
Crude fat is the term used for the total fat content measured in a dog food recipe. It includes all fat sources, whether from meat, oils or other ingredients. The figure appears in the analytical constituents panel on UK pet food labels.
Why is crude fat important in dog food?
Crude fat provides a measure of the energy and essential fatty acids available in the food. It is listed as a percentage in the guaranteed analysis. Dogs need some dietary fat, but the ideal amount depends on age, activity and individual needs.
