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Nutro Cat Food Review

Company HQ

LocationFranklin, Tennessee us-flag

Parent company

Nutro Company, Inc

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Wet Cat Food, Dry Cat Food, Dry Kitten Food, Dry Senior Cat Food

Ratings

63%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 73%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 76%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 44%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 61%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 75%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 47%

Where to Buy

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Pros
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • Nutro makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Some recipes contain plant-based protein
  • Lower than average protein content
  • The brand has been previously recalled
  • Price is above market average

Brand Overview

Nutro has been producing pet food since 1926. The company offers a few different product lines including Nutro, Nutro Max and Nutro Ultra, with options for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. All Nutro pet foods focus on clean, real, non-GMO ingredieants that are easy to recognize. Grain-free options are available.

How Much Does Nutro Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared Nutro cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Nutro Wet Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.67$0.57+18%
Price per 100 kcal$2.26$2.09+8%
Price per day$1.36$1.25+9%

Nutro Wet Cat Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.

Nutro Dry Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$4.38$4.85-10%
Price per 100 kcal$0.28$0.36-24%
Price per day$0.16$0.22-27%

Nutro Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Nutro Dry Kitten Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$5.00$5.11-2%
Price per 100 kcal$0.30$0.29+3%
Price per day$0.18$0.17+6%

Nutro Dry Kitten Food is priced above the average market price for cat food.

Nutro Dry Senior Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$4.59$4.80-4%
Price per 100 kcal$0.28$0.38-26%
Price per day$0.17$0.23-26%

Nutro Dry Senior Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

Nutro Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Nutro cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Wet Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 51.01% 53.21% -4%
DM Fat 26.03% 17.63% +48%
DM Fiber 4.94% 6.56% -25%
DM Carb 1.17% 14.04% -92%

Dry Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 36.67% 38.63% -5%
DM Fat 17.60% 16.64% +6%
DM Fiber 5.46% 5.22% +5%
DM Carb 40.28% 38.21% +5%

Dry Kitten Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 40.00% 40.93% -2%
DM Fat 21.11% 20.41% +3%
DM Fiber 4.44% 4.05% +10%
DM Carb 34.44% 32.98% +4%

Dry Senior Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 40.00% 35.40% +13%
DM Fat 18.89% 15.92% +19%
DM Fiber 6.67% 6.55% +2%
DM Carb 34.44% 40.66% -15%

All of Nutro cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Nutro Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Nutro - Dry Cat food (05/21/2009) -+
Date:05/21/2009
Company Name:Mars Petcare US
Product Description:Dry Cat food
Recall Reason:Incorrect levels of zinc and potassium
Read the Full FDA Report
Nutro - Nutro dry dog food (10/01/2009) -+
Date:10/01/2009
Company Name:Mars Petcare US
Product Description:Nutro dry dog food
Recall Reason:Plastic found in production line
Read the Full FDA Report
Nutro - Dog treats (12/13/2015) -+
Date:12/13/2015
Company Name:Mars Petcare US
Product Description:Dog treats
Recall Reason:Potential for mold
Read the Full FDA Report

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Nutro cat food?

Nutro is owned by Nutro Company, Inc.

faq-item-image Where is Nutro cat food made?

Nutro is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Nutro AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Nutro recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Nutro cat food been recalled?

Nutro has been recalled 3 times in the years 2009, and 2015.

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