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Our Verdict
Sojos Complete product range is made up of five recipes with ratings varying from 4.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 5 stars.
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Sojos Complete Turkey Recipe | 5 | M |
| Sojos Complete Beef Recipe | 4.5 | M |
| Sojos Complete Lamb Recipe | 4.5 | M |
| Sojos Complete Chicken Recipe | 5 | M |
| Sojos Complete for Seniors | 5 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Sojos Complete Turkey Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Label and nutrient data below are calculated using dry matter basis.
Sojos Complete Turkey Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey hearts, carrots, dried egg product, chickpea flour, cranberries, flaxseed, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tricalcium phosphate, pumpkin, basil, dried kelp, ginger root, mixed tocopherols added to preserve freshness, taurine, zinc sulfate, vitamin e supplement, ferrous fumarate, copper sulfate, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, rosemary extract, green tea extract.
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 28% | 12% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 31% | 13% | 48% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 28% | 29% | 43% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is turkey heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, heart tissue is pure muscle – all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too. tissue is pure muscle – all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.
The second ingredient is carrots which are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The third ingredient is dried egg product, a dehydrated form of shell-free eggs. Quality can vary significantly. Lower grade egg product can even come from commercial hatcheries – from eggs that have failed to hatch.
The fourth ingredient is chickpea flour a powder made from roasted chickpeas. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are a good source of carbohydrates.
Plus they’re naturally rich in dietary fiber.
However, dried chickpeas contain about 26% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The fifth ingredient is cranberries a nutrient-rich fruit that’s also high in fiber.
The sixth ingredient is flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber.
However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
The seventh ingredient is broccoli, a healthy green vegetable and a member of the kale family. It’s notably rich in vitamin C and fiber and numerous other nutrients.
Like other cruciferous vegetables, broccoli is believed to provide potent anti-cancer benefits.
The eighth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Sojos product.
With one notable exception…
The minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually associated with higher quality dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Sojos Complete Dog Food looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 31.1%, a fat level of 13.3% and estimated carbohydrates of about 47.6%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 29.1% and a mean fat level of 14.7%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 48.2% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 51%.
Which means this Sojos product line contains…
Above-average protein. Near-average fat. And near-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the flaxseed, this looks like the profile of a dry product containing a significant amount of meat.
Sojos Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Sojos through November 2024.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Sojos Complete Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Sojos Complete is a grain-free dry dog food using a significant amount of named meats and egg as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.
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