Vegetables
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as mixed vegetables
What is it?
Vegetables is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 286 products
- Also listed as
- mixed vegetables
Common questions about vegetables
Is Vegetables 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 vegetables?
286 UK products list vegetables as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is vegetables called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: mixed vegetables. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade vegetables?
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 does vegetables mean on a dog food label?
It is a generic term for a mixture of plant ingredients, which may add fibre, vitamins and minerals. The value depends on which vegetables are used and how much is included.
Are mixed vegetables good for dogs?
Mixed vegetables can contribute fibre and micronutrients to a balanced diet. Because the term is broad, recipes that name specific vegetables offer more transparency.
