Rating
Type
Hot Extruded / Dry
Grain
Grain Inclusive
Origin
Italy
Recipes
13
Is Monge Natural Superpremium Dry Dog Food Good?
Monge Natural Superpremium Dry Dog Food is a pet food line with a 2 stars rating — accounts for 5% of all the pet food we review.
They seem to have a certain level of carbs, and contain ingredients we concern. We do not recommend this pet food.
What We like
- None
What We Concern
- More than 37% Carbs
- Include Plant Protein in Top 5 ingredients
- Seems No Organic Minerals
- Seems No Probiotics to Aid Digestion
- Contain Potential Allergens like Corn, Soy, Gluten, and Dairy products
- Include Ingredients that might be Related to Poor Digestion
- Contain Ingredients that might be Uncertain
「Chief of Food」Fat Hill
Recipes Rating
Recipes could have different ingredients in the same product line. We rate each recipe and list them from higest to lowest ratings.
Higher protein and lower carbs recipes are rated higher
Recipe and 1st Ingredient
Rating
Grain Free
Monge Natural Superpremium Puppy (Lamb + Rice)
1️⃣Lamb 🍚Carbs：37% 2.5
Monge Natural Superpremium Puppy (Salmon + Rice)
1️⃣Salmon 🍚Carbs：37% 2.5
Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Duck + Rice + Potato)
1️⃣Duck 🍚Carbs：44% 2
Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Lamb + Rice + Potato)
1️⃣Lamb 🍚Carbs：44% 2
Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Rabbit + Rice + Potato)
1️⃣Rabbit 🍚Carbs：44% 2
Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Trout + Rice + Potato)
1️⃣Dehydrated Trout 🍚Carbs：42% 2
Monge Natural Superpremium Extra Small Adult (Lamb + Rice + Potato)
1️⃣Lamb 🍚Carbs：45% 2
Monge Natural Superpremium Mini Adult (Lamb + Rice + Potato)
1️⃣Lamb 🍚Carbs：44% 2
Monge Natural Superpremium Mini Puppy (Lamb + Rice)
1️⃣Lamb 🍚Carbs：39% 2
Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Chicken + Rice + Potato)
1️⃣Chicken 🍚Carbs：46% 1.5
Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Salmon + Rice)
1️⃣Salmon 🍚Carbs：47% 1.5
Monge Natural Superpremium Mini Adult (Salmon + Rice)
1️⃣Salmon 🍚Carbs：47% 1.5
Monge Natural Superpremium Adult Low Calorie Formula (Salmon)
1️⃣Salmon 🍚Carbs：51% 1
Tips
Recipes have different ratings. This means they might be designed a bit differently.
Recipe to review
To rate Monge Natural Superpremium Dry Dog Food, we will take one representative recipe to evaluate the nutrition, ingredients and meat content of this product line.
We have chosen Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Rabbit + Rice + Potato).
Nutrition Label
Pet food show guaranteed analysis on their labels. It includes moisture and does not reflect the level of carbs — which we prefer lower for dogs and as low as possible for cats.
From the label of Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Rabbit + Rice + Potato)
Protein
26%
Fat
15%
Fiber
2.5%
Carbs
?%
Calculate the dry value (no moisture) on a dry matter basis will help us to estimate the carbs level and other nutrition without water — so we can get a better idea about the ratio.
(We think the ideal nutrition profile would be Protein > Fat > Carbs)
| Nutrition | Our Ideal | Dry Value | Like? |
| Protein | 30% or more | 29% | |
| Fat | 15% or more | 17% | |
| Carbs | Less than 28% | 44% | |
| Fiber | Less than 5% | 2.8% |
Ingredients Overview
18 ingredients are listed on the label. We research their quality to pet and use our best judgement to group them in the proportion of Prefer, Concerned, and Notice ingredients in the bar chart.
♨ Allergen
1 units
🌋 Indigest
3 units
⁉ Uncertain
3 units
Organic Minerals Seems Not Included
Probiotics Seems Not Included
Prefer
Concerned
Notice
Neutral
Click an ingredient to see the detail
Rabbit Meat
Animal Protein A dehydrated form of rabbits, a meat concentrate that could contain up to 400% more protein compared to fresh meat. It is a type of red meat, contains slightly more protein and less fat compared to chicken.
Prefer A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Rice
Carbs Without its bran and germ (the main source of nutrients), white rice is considered as "empty carbs".
Notice An inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Potato Protein
Plant Protein Concentrate 🌋
A protein concentrate extracted from potatoes, contains about 75% protein, often added to boost up the protein content of pet foods with less meat.
Notice High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest It offers much less biological value (less digested and absorbed by the body) to pets compared to animal protein.
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Corn
Carbs ♨🌋
A grain that is often referred as "cheap filler" in pet foods, mainly due to its high carbs content and low to moderate nutrition profile.
Concerned A controversial filler with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
♨
Allergen One of the most reported ingredients to be the likely cause of allergies. This could be due to the undiscovered contaminants within corns. Contrary to the real situation, studies show that the chance of getting corn allergy is 14% and only accounts for 3% of allergies.
🌋
Related to Digest It is high in cellulose, which is an insoluble fiber that is hard to digest.
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Beet Pulp
Carbs The leftover pulp after sugar is extracted from sugar beets, contains higher fiber and less sugar compared to whole beets.
Concerned Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Brewer’s Yeast
Plant Protein Concentrate Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Concerned A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Hydrolysed Animal Protein
Animal Protein ⁉
Animal protein broken down into smaller parts by using enzymes in a process called "Hydrolysis". MSG (food enhancer) is formed during the process.
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Animal Fat
Fat ⁉
Leftover fat during the production of unknown animal meat meal.
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Hydrolysed Cartilage
Animal Protein Produced from unnamed animals' cartilage. It is made up of glucosamine and chondroitin, which have been studied to reduce osteoarthritis (OA).
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Hydrolysed Crustaceans
Animal Protein A source of glucosamine, which is used to help with joint issues. Glucosamine could increase the blood sugar level of pets with diabetes, and healthy pets may encounter vomit / diarrhea.
Notice Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Msm
Supplement 🌋
Also known as organic sulfur, it is an antioxidant and often positioned as a nutritional supplement with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Concerned A controversial supplement, there is no consensus of whether it should be included.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest In some cases, Dogs / Cats consuming MSM may experience gastrointestinal discomfort and vomiting.
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Xylo-oligo-saccharides
Prebiotics Known as FOS, a type of fiber derived from chicory roots, beets, or cane. It is added as prebiotics for good bacteria growth in the colon, which aids digestion.
Neutral A safe supplement for prebiotics, which may improve digestive health.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Hydrolyzed Yeast
Plant Protein Concentrate Made from fungus and often used to make beer, a rich source of minerals such as selenium. B-complex vitamins, and chromium. It contains around 40% protein.
Concerned A controversial ingredient, some believe it can support the immune system, while others say it can be linked to allergies and bloating. However, no scientific research can provide a concrete conclusion.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Yucca Extract
Carbs Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Neutral A harmless ingredient with specific benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Spirulina
Plant Protein Concentrate A type of cyanobacteria grows in water, it contains around 57% protein. It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods, an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, copper, iron, and omega 3s & 6s.
Neutral An acceptable ingredient as a source of vitamins and minerals. Its protein also has higher digestibility compared to conventional plant protein.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Echinacea Root
Carbs Also known as purple coneflower, it is an herb widely cultivated for medicinal use. The leaves, flower, and root of the echinacea plant are commonly used to make medicine nowadays. In pet food, it is added for its potential effect to reduce inflammation and improve the body's immune system.
Neutral A harmless plant with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Oregano
Carbs A herb that is often used in pasta sauce, rich in antioxidants carvacrol and thymol, which help to prevent radical damages in the body.
Neutral A harmless herb with potential health benefits.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain N/A
Garlic Powder
Carbs ⁉
Often added to improve the taste of pet foods. According to research, garlic is completely safe in a small amount.
Concerned A controversial vegetable that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
♨
Allergen N/A
🌋
Related to Digest N/A
⁉
Uncertain It contains thiosulfate, when feed in a larger amount, it can cause oxidative damage to the red blood cells of the body, resulting in hemolytic anemia.
Tips
We find 6 Concerned and 6 Notice ingredients from Monge Natural Superpremium Adult (Rabbit + Rice + Potato). Check from the above list to view the details.Concerned
- Corn
- Beet Pulp
- Brewer’s Yeast
- Msm
- Hydrolyzed Yeast
- Garlic Powder
Notice
- Rice
- Potato Protein
- Hydrolysed Animal Protein
- Animal Fat
- Hydrolysed Cartilage
- Hydrolysed Crustaceans
Estimated Meat Content
Some pet food uses high plant protein ingredients to boost up the overall protein level — to make it looks like it includes a lot of meat, which is more appealing for customers.
Therefore, protein level itself cannot tell the quality and how much animal ingredients (more digestible than plants) is in the pet food.
Check if protein is overrated by plant protein boost up
Count of Plant Protein
2 / 7 (29%)
in top 7 ingredients Protein Level
29%
in dry matterBy looking at the plant protein in top ingredients and compare with the total protein level, we will try to estimate how much animal ingredients is used in the pet food as Meat Content.
Meat Content
Based on my "godly" guess, the meat content might be Low to medium !
It looks like it contains some amount of meat. Your furbabies would prefer something with more meat!
Monge Natural Superpremium Dry Dog Food Product Line Review
To make a conclusion about the whole product line, we will consider all recipes and their average nutrition ratio.
Recipes Average Compares to Ideal Level
In the total of 13 recipes, the group has an average of 30% protein, 17% fat and 44% carbohydrate.
（Protein and Fat: Prefer Higher丨Carbs: Prefer Lower）
- Protein is 0 (%) less than ideal
- Fat is 2 (%) higher than ideal
- Carbs is 16 (%) higher than ideal
What does it mean?
Overall,Monge Natural Superpremium Dry Dog Food has an carbs level higher than our preferred level.
Conclusion
Throughout the review, we have 3 major opinons about this pet food line:
- Nutrition ratio, mainly the level of carbs raises our attention
- Ingredients might be worth to take a second look
- Low to medium level of meat content
Based on these, we can conclude Monge Natural Superpremium Dry Dog Food is a pet food line with a 2 star rating.
Do we recommend Monge Natural Superpremium Dry Dog Food ?
There are several things make us concerned, so we do not recommend it. If there is a very strong reason for you to choose it, try to mix with other pet food with higher meat to enrich the diet.
The review is entirely our own view and opinon. It is for informational reference only and not a purchase advice.
「Chief of Food」Fat Hill
Has an unusual obsession with the taste and ingredients of food, over 5+ years experience in professional eating. As the Chief of Food, he will tell you the truth about food.
"Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish, and Stay Hungry again!"
