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Our Verdict
Stewart Raw Naturals Freeze-Dried product range product range is made up of four recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart Raw Naturals Beef & Vegetables Recipe | 4.5 | U |
| Stewart Raw Naturals Chicken & Vegetables Recipe | 4.5 | U |
| Stewart Raw Naturals Chicken & Salmon Recipe | 4.5 | U |
| Stewart Raw Naturals Lamb & Vegetables Recipe | 4.5 | U |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Stewart Raw Naturals Chicken & Vegetables Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for this review.
Stewart Raw Naturals Chicken & Vegetables Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, ground chicken bones, chicken liver, chicken gizzard, broccoli, carrots, cantaloupe, lettuce, eggs, salmon oil, blueberries, cranberries, parsley, inulin, ginger root, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), potassium chloride, salt, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, taurine, vitamin E supplement, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, d-calcium pantothenate, niacin supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 3%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 45% | 25% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 49% | 27% | 16% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 37% | 51% | 12% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.1
Chicken is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is ground chicken bone, an excellent source of natural calcium.
The third ingredient is chicken liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient is chicken gizzard. The gizzard is a low-fat, meaty organ found in the digestive tract of birds and assists in grinding up a consumed food. This item is considered a canine dietary delicacy.
The fifth ingredient is broccoli. Broccoli is 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 anti-cancer benefits.
The sixth ingredient includes carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The seventh ingredient lists cantaloupe. Cantaloupe contains dietary fiber, niacin, folic acid as well as vitamins A, B6, C and potassium. Its Nutrient Completeness Score2 is 62.
The eighth ingredient is lettuce. This green leafy vegetable is naturally rich in vitamins and minerals. In fact, lettuce boasts an exceptionally high nutrient Completeness Score3 of 88.
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 product.
With five notable exceptions…
First, we find eggs. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
Next, we find taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.
In addition, we note the inclusion of inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and typically sourced from chicory root.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
We also note the use of salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans.
Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.
And lastly, this food contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Judging by its ingredients alone, Stewart Raw Naturals Chicken & Vegetables Recipe Dog Food looks like an above-average raw product.
But ingredient quality by itself cannot tell the whole story. We still need to estimate the product’s meat content before determining a final rating.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 48.9%, a fat level of 27.2% and estimated carbohydrates of about 15.9%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 48.9% and a mean fat level of 29.9%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 13.2% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 61%.
Above-average protein. Near-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical raw dog food.
Stewart Raw Naturals Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Stewart Raw Naturals through February 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Stewart Raw Naturals Dog Food
Stewart Raw Naturals is a grain-free freeze-dried dog food using a generous amount of named meats and organs as its main source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4.5 stars.
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