Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon
Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon scores 3/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (moderate — 33% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated May 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 Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon wet dog food good?
Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon is a wet dog food rated 3 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Cons
- Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 50% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 39% |
| Est. Carbs | 2% |
| Fiber | 3% |
| Ash | 7% |
Moisture (82%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 9% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Moisture | 82% |
| Ash | 1% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Super High (50% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
- Fat is Super High (39% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
Ingredients Analysis
4 of 4 matched
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1 Meat And Animal Derivatives
Animal ProteinDescription
Made of unnamed animal parts leftover after muscle meat is removed in the slaughterhouse. It could include anything from necks, undeveloped eggs, feet, and internal organs.
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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2 Fish And Fish Derivatives
Animal ProteinDescription
A generic by-product meat meal that does not specify the sources of the fish. It is often made from the residue of animals after removing the parts for human consumption.
Why Notice?
An inexpensive, low-quality animal protein source with low digestibility compared to normal muscle meats. By-products are often seen in inferior grade pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
It could be made of parts that are unsafe for humans, such as contaminated dead bodies, which could cause severe illness.
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3 Fresh Salmon
Animal ProteinDescription
One of the most nutrient-dense fish, high in protein, packed with omega 3s, B vitamins, and it is a good source of potassium selenium, and antioxidants.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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4 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Fish And Fish Derivatives appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Fish And Fish Derivatives.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Fish And Fish Derivatives have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Named 33%
- By-products 67%
Low clarity: only 33% of Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 67% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Named
By-products
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon wet dog food Review
Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon is a solid mid-tier wet dog food at 3 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Animal by-products account for 67% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
- Contains common allergens: Fish.
- On a dry-matter basis: 50% protein, 39% fat, 2% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon good for dogs?
Mostly — Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon is a solid mid-tier choice at 3 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, pairing moderate ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. It shows real strengths alongside a few trade-offs, so weigh the ingredient list against your dog’s needs — allergies, life stage and protein preference.
Does Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon 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 Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon 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 Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes 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 Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon 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 Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon grain-free?
Yes — Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon 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 Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon?
The main animal proteins in Monge Fresh Pate and Chunkies with Salmon are Fresh Salmon. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your dog is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
