Is Nature’s Gift Natural Ingredients Dry Dog Food Good?
Nature’s Gift Natural Ingredients Dry Dog Food is a pet food line rated in ( 1 to 1.5 stars ) — accounts for 7% of all the pet food we review.
They seem to have a certain level of carbs, and contain ingredients we highly concern. We do not recommend this pet food.
What We like
No Plant Protein in Top Ingredients
What We Concern
More than 37% Carbs
Majority of Ingredients lead to our Concern
Seems No Organic Minerals
Seems No Probiotics to Aid Digestion
Contain Potential Allergens like Corn, Soy, Gluten, and Dairy products
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
Natural Ingredients Chicken
1️⃣Meat🍚Carbs：48%
1.5
Natural Ingredients Chicken Puppy
1️⃣Meat and Meat By-Products🍚Carbs：39%
1.5
Natural Ingredients Beef
1️⃣Meat🍚Carbs：50%
1
Natural Ingredients Chicken & Fish
1️⃣Meat Meal🍚Carbs：50%
1
Natural Ingredients Kangaroo
1️⃣Meat Meal🍚Carbs：50%
1
Natural Ingredients Large Breed with Chicken & Mixed Vegetables
1️⃣Meat and Meat By-Products🍚Carbs：52%
1
Natural Ingredients Toy & Small Breed with Chicken & Mixed Vegetables
1️⃣Meat and Meat By-Products🍚Carbs：49%
1
Tips
Recipes have different ratings. This means they might be designed a bit differently.
Recipe to review
To rate Nature’s Gift Natural Ingredients Dry Dog Food, we will take one representative recipe to evaluate the nutrition, ingredients and meat content of this product line.
We have chosen Natural Ingredients Chicken.
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 Natural Ingredients Chicken
Protein
25%
Fat
8%
Fiber
6%
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
28%
Fat
15% or more
9%
Carbs
Less than 28%
48%
Fiber
Less than 5%
6.7%
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20 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
1 units
⁉ Uncertain
7 units
Organic Minerals Seems Not Included
Probiotics Seems Not Included
Prefer
Concerned
Notice
Neutral
Click an ingredient to see the detail
Meat
Animal Protein
⁉
The meat of unspecified parts of unnamed animals.
NoticeUnspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainCould be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Meat Meal
Animal Protein
⁉
The dehydrated form of meat from unnamed animals, contains up to 400% more protein than the fresh form.
NoticeUnspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainCould be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
Poultry Protein
Animal Protein
⁉
A dehydrated form of unnamed poultry products, a meat concentrate that could contain 400% more protein than fresh form. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
NoticeOften times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainUnnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
Wholegrain Cereals
Carbs
♨🌋⁉
A mixture of unnamed grains, usually consists of wheat and corn. Aside from its carbs and energy content, they provide minimum nutrition value to pets.
NoticeAn inexpensive filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
♨
AllergenContains gluten, which is one of the most common allergens that can cause skin rashes, itchiness, and irritation.
🌋
Related to DigestGluten intolerance can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, may result in diarrhea and discomfort stomach.
⁉
UncertainUnnamed grains could be made of by-products and contaminated grains which is unsafe for human consumption.
Cereal
Carbs
⁉
A mixture of grains such as corn, rice, and wheat, usually with a high content of carbs.
NoticeAn inexpensive filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats. Made of unknown sources, its quality is highly questionable.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainCould be made of by-products / inferior food that are not suitable for consumption.
Vegetables
Carbs
⁉
Could be any type of vegetables and legumes, such as beets, potatoes, or soybeans.
ConcernedUnspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainWithout specifying the source, by-products and contaminated plant parts could be used to produce unnamed plant products.
Beet Pulp
Carbs
The leftover pulp after sugar is extracted from sugar beets, contains higher fiber and less sugar compared to whole beets.
ConcernedControversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Poultry Fat
Fat
⁉
Leftover fat during the production of unknown poultry meat meal. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
NoticeOften times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainUnnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
Chicken Gravy
Animal Protein
A sauce made with the "juices" of chicken that releases naturally while cooking. It is used to add flavor to pet foods to improve the taste.
PreferA high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Oats
Carbs
A whole grain that has higher protein and fats compared to other types. It is rich in B-vitamins and dietary fiber.
ConcernedAn inexpensive filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Salt
Others
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
ConcernedA controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Whole Linseed
Fat
Also known as flaxseed, one of the richest sources of plant-based omega 3s, well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains around 41% of fat, 57% of the total fatty acids is omega 3s.
NeutralA harmless seed with potential health benefits.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Potassium Chloride
Supplement
An inorganic form of potassium, which offers 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body. It is essential for important functions like nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and carbon dioxide / oxygen transport.
NeutralA safe supplement for additional vitamins.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Choline Chloride
Supplement
Vital molecule for various functions in the body, lack of choline can result in weight loss, vomiting, and fatty liver.
NeutralA safe supplement for potential health benefits.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Dried Apple
Carbs
Contains mainly carbs and sugar with multiple antioxidants to prevent radical damages by oxidative stress.
NeutralFruit is an acceptable source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Chicory Inulin
Carbs
Contains insulin, which is a prebiotic that promotes friendly bacteria in the gut and supports better digestion.
NeutralA harmless plant with potential health benefits.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Vitamins
Supplement
A mixture of vitamins supplements to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
NeutralA safe supplement for additional vitamins.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Mineral
Supplement
A mixture of mineral supplement to ensure the complete nutrition profile of pet food.
NeutralA safe supplement for additional minerals.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Nature Antioxidant
Supplement
Helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals caused by oxidative stress.
NeutralA safe food supplement for additional antioxidants.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/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.
NeutralA harmless ingredient with specific benefits.
♨
AllergenN/A
🌋
Related to DigestN/A
⁉
UncertainN/A
Tips
We find 4 Concerned and 6 Notice ingredients from Natural Ingredients Chicken. Check from the above list to view the details.
Concerned
Vegetables
Beet Pulp
Oats
Salt
Notice
Meat
Meat Meal
Poultry Protein
Wholegrain Cereals
Cereal
Poultry Fat
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
0 / 7 (0%)
in top 7 ingredients
Protein Level
28%
in dry matter
By 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 Medium !
It looks like it contains a moderate amount of meat. Your furbabies should still be fine with it.
Nature’s Gift Natural Ingredients 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 7 recipes, the group has an average of 28% protein, 11% fat and 48% carbohydrate.
（Protein and Fat: Prefer Higher丨Carbs: Prefer Lower）
Protein is -2 (%) less than ideal
Fat is -4 (%) less than ideal
Carbs is 20 (%) higher than ideal
What does it mean?
Overall,Nature’s Gift Natural Ingredients 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
Medium level of meat content
Based on these, we can conclude Nature’s Gift Natural Ingredients Dry Dog Food is a pet food line with a 1 star rating.
Do we recommend Nature’s Gift Natural Ingredients 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.
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.
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