Zinc Proteinate
supplement ingredient
What is it?
Zinc Proteinate 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: zinc amino acid chelate
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 96 products
Products containing zinc proteinate
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 zinc proteinate
Is Zinc Proteinate 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.
Is zinc proteinate better than zinc oxide for dogs?
Chelated zinc sources like zinc proteinate are often considered more readily absorbed than inorganic forms such as zinc oxide. Both can meet a dog's zinc needs when used correctly in complete foods. Speak to your vet if your dog shows signs of poor coat or skin condition.
How many UK dog foods contain zinc proteinate?
96 UK products list zinc proteinate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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What else is zinc proteinate called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as zinc amino acid chelate. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade zinc proteinate?
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.