Iron Proteinate
mineral ingredient
What is it?
Iron Proteinate is a source of minerals. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: iron amino acid chelate, iron glycine chelate, chelated iron
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 93 products
Products containing iron proteinate
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about iron proteinate
Is Iron 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.
What is iron proteinate in dog food?
Iron proteinate is a chelated mineral, meaning iron is bound to amino acids or protein fragments for better absorption. It is used as a source of iron, which is an essential mineral for dogs. We often see it listed alongside other chelated minerals on premium-style labels.
How many UK dog foods contain iron proteinate?
93 UK products list iron proteinate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is iron proteinate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: iron amino acid chelate, iron glycine chelate, chelated iron. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade iron 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.