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Royal Canin

Mini Adult

Dogs · kibble · 8 kg

C

Overall score 56/100 · Average

Summary

Royal Canin for small dogs 1-10 kg. Rice 1st ingredient, AAFCO formulation, 3 cereals in top 5. Universal availability.

Sub-scores

C Proteins
C Nutrition balance
B Undesirables
D Transparency
A Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Rice, dehydrated chicken (14%), corn, animal fats, wheat, beet pulp, FOS, vitamins

  1. B Rice cereal
  2. A Dehydrated chicken 14% protein
  3. C Corn cereal
  4. D Animal fats (unspecified) fat
  5. C Wheat cereal
  6. B Beet pulp fiber
  7. A FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) fiber

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
27%
Crude fat
16%
Ash
6%
Fibre
1.5%
Moisture
9.5%

Strengths

  • Well suited to the species' needs

Weaknesses

  • Limited composition transparency

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A Orijen Puppy A Orijen Original Adult Poulet A Orijen Six Fish A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe
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Frequently asked questions

What score does Royal Canin Mini Adult get?

Royal Canin Mini Adult gets a grade of C (56/100), i.e. "average", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Royal Canin Mini Adult?

Strengths: Well suited to the species' needs. Weaknesses: Limited composition transparency.

Is Royal Canin Mini Adult a good fit for dogs?

On species suitability, this product scores A. It is broadly suited to the needs of dogs, as part of a balanced diet.

How does PetFoodRate rate dry food?

PetFoodRate grades every product from A to E independently and deterministically, from the ingredient list and analytical constituents, with no sponsored brands and no influence from affiliate links.