It contains a significant amount of protein and fat and a lower carbohydrate level when compared to other dry dog foods. (dogfoodselector.com)
Many dry foods have high carbohydrate levels as they are formulated primarily from plant proteins and baked to produce the finished product. (pethelpful.com)
You can use added fat (about 3 percent) to increase energy content of the diet without increasing carbohydrate levels. (articles.extension.org)