Oats
carb ingredient
What is it?
Oats is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
Other names on labels: oatmeal
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 627 products
Products containing oats
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 oats
Is Oats good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
Are oats a good grain for dogs?
Oats are a whole grain carbohydrate that provide fibre and energy, and they are often viewed as gentler than wheat for some dogs. They appear on labels as 'oats' or 'oatmeal'.
Do oats cause allergies in dogs?
Oats are not one of the most common canine allergens, but any ingredient can trigger a reaction in an individual dog. If you suspect a sensitivity to oats, speak to your vet.
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How many UK dog foods contain oats?
627 UK products list oats as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is oats called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as oatmeal. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade oats?
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.