Potatoes
carb · base score 0.5 · also listed as potatoes, potato, dried potatoes, potato flakes, dehydrated potatoes, dried flaked potatoes, dried potato flakes, dried potato, flaked potatoes
What is it?
Potatoes 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
- 1,516 products
- Also listed as
- potatoes, potato, dried potatoes, potato flakes, dehydrated potatoes, dried flaked potatoes, dried potato flakes, dried potato, flaked potatoes
Common questions about potatoes
Is Potatoes 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 potatoes?
1,516 UK products list potatoes as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is potatoes called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: potatoes, potato, dried potatoes, potato flakes, dehydrated potatoes, dried flaked potatoes, dried potato flakes, dried potato, flaked potatoes. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade potatoes?
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.
Are potatoes a good carbohydrate source for dogs?
Potatoes provide a starchy carbohydrate source and are commonly used in grain free dog foods. They offer energy and some fibre, though they are lower in protein than peas or lentils. Dogs with certain sensitivities may tolerate potatoes well, but speak to your vet if you have concerns.
