SuperBlends Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Wild-Caught Whitefish & Salmon Recipe with Superfoods Dry Dog Food, 21-lb bag
Graded by The Sniff System
Stella & Chewy's SuperBlends Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Wild-Caught Whitefish & Salmon Recipe with Superfoods is a dry dog food with whitefish as its primary protein.
This formula features a strong protein profile, with whitefish as the main ingredient, providing high biological value. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber and good fat sources, like named fats and marine oil for EPA and DHA.
Nothing concerning in the deck.
Good fit for adult dogs of any size. Nothing serious working against it.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
Good fit for active small hounds, including the Beagle, navigating weight management. At 473 kcal/cup this formula runs on the rich side, with crude fiber at 5% (above the catalog median, supports satiety). Beagles will eat anything and gain weight on it. Portion control matters more than formula choice for most owners; mid-density adult-maintenance formulas with measurable feeding guidelines work well. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention's 2023 survey, 59% of dogs in the United States were classified as overweight or obese by their veterinary healthcare professional, representing an estimated 55 million dogs (APOP, 2023) .
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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
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Sniff scored this formula 80/100, landing in A-tier territory. The biggest contributor was protein quality (+22.5 points): Strong protein profile with whitefish as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. Also adding to the lift: carbohydrate quality (+16). Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
Strong protein profile with whitefish as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.
Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).
No negative drivers crossed our reporting threshold.
- Lowest DMB protein in Stella & Chewy's's lineup (29.5%)
- Top 5% for overall Sniff Score in grain-inclusive dry kibbles (80/100)
- Bottom quartile for DMB fat in Stella & Chewy's's lineup (15.9%)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 1protein animalwhitefish
Real fish meat. Lean protein with a clean amino acid profile.
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2protein animalwhitefish meal
Whitefish cooked into a dry concentrate. Strong protein source, common in premium formulas.
Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.
- 3grainoatmeal
Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.
Position 3: major carbohydrate source.
- 4grainbarley
Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.
Position 4: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.
- 5fatsunflower oil
Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.
Position 5: secondary fat. Often where marine oils sit when present alongside a primary land-animal fat.
- 6protein animalsalmon
Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.
Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 7fatflaxseed
Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.
Position 7: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 8fibertomato pomace
The fiber-rich byproduct of tomato processing. Sometimes flagged unfairly. It's a real fiber source, not a filler shortcut.
Position 8: functional fiber for digestion or satiety.
- 9cod
Position 9: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 10grainquinoa
Pseudo-grain with a complete amino acid profile. Rare in dog food because it's expensive.
Position 10: minor grain inclusion.
- 11natural vegetable flavor
- 12fruitblueberries
Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.
Position 12: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 13vegetablebroccoli
Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.
Position 13: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 14beets
Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.
- 15vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
Position 15: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.
- 16vegetablespinach
Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.
- 17squash
Real vegetable. Fiber, vitamin A, gentle on the stomach. Similar nutrition role to sweet potato.
- 18fruitcranberries
Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.
- 19chia seed
Plant source of omega-3 and fiber. Like flaxseed, useful in trace amounts.
- 20pumpkin seeds
- 21cod liver oil
- 22supplementtaurine
Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.
- 23fiberchicory root
Prebiotic fiber that supports gut bacteria. A genuine functional ingredient, not marketing.
- 24vegetablekale
Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.
- 25vegetablepumpkin
Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.
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