Soya
carb · base score -1
What is it?
Soya is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded poor: cheap, vague or of questionable value, so it drags a product’s score down.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- poor
- Base score
- -1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 81 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about soya
Is Soya good for dogs?
We grade it as a poor ingredient: typically cheap, vague or of questionable nutritional value, so it drags a product’s score down. One poor ingredient does not make a food bad on its own, but a recipe built from several usually scores low.
How many UK dog foods contain soya?
81 UK products list soya as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade soya?
We grade it poor, our lowest grade, used for cheap, vague or low-value ingredients. 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 soya in dog food?
Soya is a plant-derived ingredient used as a source of protein and carbohydrate in dry dog foods. It can appear as soya flour, soya protein or soya bean meal. Some dogs are sensitive to soya, so speak to your vet if you notice any adverse signs.
Is soya a common sensitivity ingredient for dogs?
Soya is one of the ingredients that some dogs can be sensitive to. If you suspect a food sensitivity, your vet can help you identify the cause and recommend a suitable diet.
