Krill Oil
oil · base score 1
What is it?
Krill Oil is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about krill oil
Is Krill Oil 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 krill oil?
2 UK products list krill oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade krill oil?
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 krill oil in dog food?
Krill oil is a marine oil extracted from tiny Antarctic crustaceans, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is added to some dog foods as an alternative to fish oil. The colour and marine smell are normal for this ingredient.
Is krill oil better than fish oil for dogs?
Krill oil contains omega-3s in a form that may be well utilised by dogs, but both krill and fish oil can contribute to fatty acid intake. The overall diet matters more than any single oil source.
