Soybean Meal
carb · base score -1
What is it?
Soybean Meal 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
- 4 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about soybean meal
Is Soybean Meal 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 soybean meal?
4 UK products list soybean meal as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade soybean meal?
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 soybean meal in dog food?
Soybean meal is a by product of soybean oil extraction, used as a source of protein and carbohydrate. It commonly appears in dry dog foods as a lower cost ingredient. On labels it is usually listed simply as soybean meal.
Is soybean meal suitable for all dogs?
It can provide protein and fibre for many dogs, but some individuals are sensitive to soy. Soybean meal is a common allergen source for dogs with food intolerances. If your dog shows signs of sensitivity, speak to your vet.
