Pea Meal
carb · base score 0.5
What is it?
Pea Meal is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 20 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about pea meal
Is Pea Meal 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 pea meal?
20 UK products list pea meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade pea meal?
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.
What is pea meal in dog food?
Pea meal is a processed pea ingredient that supplies carbohydrates, protein and some fibre. It is used as an alternative to grains in many grain-free recipes. Some dogs tolerate it well, while others may be sensitive to legumes; speak to your vet.
