Q: Can I use rice instead of potato?

Nutrients in potatoes vs white rice Nutrients found in white rice: Carbohydrates Protein Fibre – much less than potatoes B vitamins and vitamin E in very small quantities Calcium, manganese, magnesium, selenium, phosphorous, and iron in very small quantities Low calorie – 200 calories in a cup of cooked rice Nutrients found in potatoes: Carbohydrates Protein Fibre – much more than rice, particularly if eaten with its skin B vitamins and vitamin C Magnesium, iron and potassium (high amounts, more than banana) Low calorie – 200 calories in four small boiled potatoes

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Is there a recommended feeding guide?

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Hello Debra,

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Question 2

Can I use rice instead of potato?

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Nutrients in potatoes vs​ white rice
Nutrients found in white rice:
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fibre – much less than potatoes
B vitamins and vitamin E in very small quantities
Calcium, manganese, magnesium, selenium, phosphorous, and iron in very small quantities
Low calorie – 200 calories in a cup of cooked rice
Nutrients found in potatoes:
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fibre – much more than rice, particularly if eaten with its skin
B vitamins and vitamin C
Magnesium, iron and potassium (high amounts, more than banana)
Low calorie – 200 calories in four small boiled potatoes​​

Question 3

can,I uses boneless chicken breasts instead of dark meat chicken?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I usually prepare the turkey recipe but occasionally will prepare the chicken. When I do, I boil chicken breast, chicken livers & gizzards for the recipe.

Question 4

I have a special needs dog who tolerates the pre-made beef, organs, bone, leafy veg and pumpkin recipe but it’s not balanced.  Can I add this?

Accepted Answer

Go to BalanceIT to their recipe generator and put in your ingredients.  It will tell you what nutrients are in the food you are using and where it is lacking.  You can also play with recipe to make it more complete.

Item Weight	129 Grams
Allergen Information	Preservative-Free
Flavor	Beef & Russet Potato
Item Form	Dry

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