Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube
Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube scores 1/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (moderate — 67% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (low — 0% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Aug 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube summary.overview.productLabel.DOG.SEMI_MOIST good?
Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube is a summary.overview.productLabel.DOG.SEMI_MOIST rated 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 8% |
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| Fat | 7% |
| Est. Carbs | 77% |
| Fiber | 5% |
| Ash | 4% |
Moisture (40%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 5% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4% |
| Est. Carbs | 46% |
| Fiber | 3% |
| Moisture | 40% |
| Ash | 3% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Low (8% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.
- Fat is Low (7% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may suit some lower-calorie goals, but very active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need more energy.
Ingredients Analysis
13 of 13 matched
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1 Sweet Potato
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent amount of vitamin A, C, B6.
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2 Dried Sweet Potato
CarbsDescription
An alternative high carbs filler with an excellent amount of vitamin A, C, B6.
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3 Fats and Oils
FatDescription
Unspecified fats and oils from unnamed sources.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
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4 Beans
Carbs Plant ProteinDescription
A type of legume that is added to boost up the protein content and acts as an alternative carb. It contains around 20% protein.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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5 Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
The meat of unspecified parts of unnamed animals.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
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6 Dietary Fiber
Food AdditiveDescription
A generic term for fiber supplement used in pet foods.
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7 Thickener/Stabilizer
Food AdditiveDescription
An unspecified thickener or stabilizer with unknown composition.
Why Concerned?
Unnamed thickener/stabilizer — source not disclosed.
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8 pH Adjuster
Food AdditiveDescription
A food additive used to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the product.
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9 Preservative
Food AdditiveDescription
A food preservative to extend shelf life.
Why Concerned?
An unnamed preservative - the specific compound is not disclosed.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed preservatives may include controversial compounds.
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10 Quality Preserver
Food AdditiveDescription
An unspecified preservative used to maintain food quality.
Why Concerned?
Unnamed preservative — specific composition not disclosed.
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11 Flavoring
Food AdditiveDescription
A flavoring agent used to enhance taste and palatability.
Why Concerned?
An unnamed flavoring - the specific source is not disclosed.
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12 Anti-oxidants
(Detected): Antioxidant
SupplementDescription
Helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals caused by oxidative stress.
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13 Coloring
Food AdditiveDescription
An unspecified coloring agent with unknown source.
Why Concerned?
Unnamed coloring — source and type not disclosed.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Meat appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Plant protein signal: Beans may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Fats and Oils, Meat.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Meat, Preservative have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible digestion triggers: Beans have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Unnamed 100%
Low clarity: only 0% of Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 100% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Unnamed
Animal Protein
Moderate- Animal 67%
- Plant 33%
Mixed protein sources in Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube: 67% animal, 33% whole plants, and 0% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant
Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube summary.overview.productLabel.DOG.SEMI_MOIST Review
Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube scores 1 star on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- You're avoiding legumes
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Contains common allergens: Legumes.
- On a dry-matter basis: 8% protein, 7% fat, 77% estimated carbohydrates.
- 67% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
- Overall rating: 1 star, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube good for dogs?
Based on its label, Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube is hard to recommend — it scores 1 out of 5 star on Moesonson’s analysis, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Both factors come straight from the printed ingredient list, so review the full breakdown of concerns before choosing it for your dog.
Does Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube contain Legumes?
Yes — according to the printed ingredient list, Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube contains Legumes. Pets with a known Legumes sensitivity should generally avoid this recipe, or check with a veterinarian first. Moesonson flags allergens directly from the label’s ingredient panel, so this reflects what the manufacturer actually declares.
Does Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube grain-free?
Yes — Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube?
The animal proteins in Sunrise Sweet Potato Cube include Meat, but some appear under generic terms such as “meat” or “poultry” rather than by species. Generic labeling lowers the recipe’s protein-clarity score in Moesonson’s analysis, because it stops you verifying the exact protein source — a drawback for pets with specific protein allergies.
