N&D White Coat Canine Formula Adult GMO-Free Sea Bass, Fennel & Kelp Mini Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag
Graded by The Sniff System
Farmina N&D White Coat Canine Formula is a mini dry dog food built around seabass, fennel, and kelp.
This formula stands out for its quality fat sources, including named fats like pork fat and herring oil, which provides beneficial EPA and DHA. It also uses premium micronutrient forms, like chelated minerals, and has AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.
The main thing to watch here is the protein quality. Seabass, while a named protein, delivers limited bioavailable amino acids, which means your dog might not absorb as much usable protein as from other sources.
Good fit for adult dogs looking for a fish-based diet. Less ideal if you prioritize highly bioavailable protein sources.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
Good fit for active large sporting breeds like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and English Setters navigating weight management. Working in its favor: L-carnitine listed (supports fat metabolism). Caloric density is not declared. The landmark 14-year Purina Lifespan Study on 48 Labrador Retrievers demonstrated that dogs fed 25% fewer calories lived a median of 1.8 years longer and delayed the onset of chronic diseases. The 2014 AAHA Weight Management Guidelines define overweight as a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 6-7 on a 9-point scale. A score of 8 or 9 indicates obesity, representing 20-30% and >30% above ideal body weight, respectively (Brooks et al., 2014) .
Looking at this for adult Labrador Retrievers or Labrador Retrievers with weight management ? We are building dedicated pages for these combinations.
Auto-matched from this product's measurements (ingredients, life stage, calorie density) to a breed archetype. Not a substitute for vet input on your specific dog.
Research informing this analysis
MethodologyThe Sniff System grades this product against 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.
- Brooks et al., 2014diagnostic · protocol · satiety· cited in 5 claims
- APOP, 2023prevalence
- Raffan et al., 2016genetics
Every claim on Sniff traces to a source. If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.
Solid grade. 60/100 (B) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Fat quality did the heavy lifting (+12 points): Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source). What we'd flag for vet discussion: protein quality (-18.5 points). Low protein quality. seabass delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.
Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).
AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.
Premium micronutrient forms such as chelated minerals or natural vitamin E.
Low protein quality. seabass delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.
- Lowest DMB protein in Farmina's lineup (25.3%)
- Top quartile for DMB fat in grain-free dry kibbles (19.8%)
- Lowest carb quality in Farmina's lineup (11/16)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 1seabass
- 2dehydrated seabass
- 3vegetablesweet potato
Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.
Position 3: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 4pea starch
Refined starch from peas, mostly carbs after the protein is removed. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA examined.
Position 4. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.
- 5dehydrated fish
- 6pork fat
Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.
Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 7herring oil
Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.
Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 8hydrolyzed fish
- 9othernatural flavors
Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.
- 10fatchicken fat
Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid. See why →
Position 10: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 11supplementdried kelp
Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.
- 12fatflaxseed
Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.
Position 12: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 13dried fennel
- 14mineralcalcium carbonate
Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.
- 15fiberpea fiber
Insoluble fiber from peas. Doesn't carry the protein-inflation concern of pea protein. Mostly there for stool quality.
Position 15. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.
- 16suncured alfalfa meal
Sun-dried alfalfa, preserving more of the natural vitamins than heat-dried versions.
- 17fiberinulin
Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.
- 18fructooligosaccharide
Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
- 19dried spinach
Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.
- 20psyllium seed husk
Soluble fiber. Supports stool quality. The same fiber humans use for digestive regularity.
- 21brewers dried yeast
Yeast left over from brewing. Rich in B vitamins and amino acids. A traditional and well-tolerated inclusion.
- 22mineraldicalcium phosphate
Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.
- 23mineralpotassium chloride
Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.
- 24fiberpowdered cellulose
Plant fiber, often from wood pulp. Cheap bulk filler. Not harmful, but a tell that the recipe is reaching for inexpensive bulk.
- 25mineralsalt
Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.
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