Iron Proteinate
mineral · base score 0.8 · also listed as iron proteinate, iron amino acid chelate, iron glycine chelate, chelated iron
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.
At a glance
- Category
- mineral
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 94 products
- Also listed as
- iron proteinate, iron amino acid chelate, iron glycine chelate, chelated iron
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.
How many UK dog foods contain iron proteinate?
94 UK products list iron proteinate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is iron proteinate called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: iron proteinate, 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.
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.
