Phosphorus
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Phosphorus is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: phosphate, p
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 7 products
Products containing phosphorus
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 phosphorus
Is Phosphorus 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.
Why is phosphorus listed in dog food?
Phosphorus is an essential mineral that supports bones, teeth and normal cell function. It is usually balanced with calcium in complete foods. On UK labels it may appear as phosphorus, phosphate or P.
Do all dogs need added phosphorus?
All dogs need some dietary phosphorus as an essential mineral. Complete pet foods provide amounts suited to general life stages. Check with your vet if your dog has special dietary needs.
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How many UK dog foods contain phosphorus?
7 UK products list phosphorus as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is phosphorus called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: phosphate, p. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade phosphorus?
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.