Pea protein
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as pea protein, protein of peas, pea protein isolate
What is it?
Pea protein 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
- 353 products
- Also listed as
- pea protein, protein of peas, pea protein isolate
Common questions about pea protein
Is Pea protein 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 protein?
353 UK products list pea protein as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is pea protein called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: pea protein, protein of peas, pea protein isolate. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade pea protein?
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 protein in dog food?
Pea protein is a concentrated protein extracted from yellow peas, used to increase the overall protein content and help bind kibble. It is a plant-based protein rather than a whole pea ingredient.
Is pea protein suitable for dogs?
Pea protein is digestible for many dogs and is a common alternative to animal proteins. Recipes that rely heavily on it may not provide the same amino acid balance as foods with more meat or fish.
