Duck
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as duck, duck meat, fresh duck, freshly prepared duck, dried duck, eend gedehydreerd
What is it?
Duck is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 570 products
- Also listed as
- duck, duck meat, fresh duck, freshly prepared duck, dried duck, eend gedehydreerd
Common questions about duck
Is Duck 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 duck?
570 UK products list duck as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is duck called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: duck, duck meat, fresh duck, freshly prepared duck, dried duck, eend gedehydreerd. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade duck?
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.
Is duck a good protein source for dogs?
Duck supplies protein and fat and is often used as an alternative to chicken or turkey in recipes. On UK pet food labels you may see it listed as duck, fresh duck or dried duck.
Can dogs be allergic to duck?
Some dogs are sensitive to duck protein; speak to your vet if you notice itching, loose stools or other signs after feeding. Duck is not hypoallergenic for every dog.
