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Against the Grain Dog Food Review
Company HQ
Markham, Illinois
Parent company
Against the Grain Pet Foods
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Wet Dog Food
Ratings
41%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 36%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 56%
? 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 7%
? 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 50%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 42%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 57%
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
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
Brand Overview
Against the Grain pet food sets itself apart by offering only grain-free, gluten-free foods for dogs and cats. All Against the Grain pet foods are meat-dominant, with all recipes containing a minimum of 85% real meat. No meals, rendered ingredients, or dehydrated ingredients are used in Against the Grain pet food recipes.
How Much Does Against the Grain Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared Against the Grain dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Wet Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.28
$0.37
-24%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.73
$1.33
-45%
Price per day
$0.44
$0.80
-45%
Against the Grain Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Against the Grain Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Against the Grain dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Wet Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
39.13%
42.92%
-9%
DM Fat
20.49%
22.91%
-11%
DM Fiber
4.16%
7.10%
-41%
DM Carb
35.48%
26.32%
+35%
All of Against the Grain dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Against the Grain Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Against the Grain - 12oz Hunk of Beef Dog food (02/03/2017) -+
Against the Grain is owned by Against the Grain Pet Foods.
Where is Against the Grain dog food made?
Against the Grain is manufactured in the United States .
Is Against the Grain AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Against the Grain recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Against the Grain dog food been recalled?
Against the Grain has been recalled 3 times in the years 2017.
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Who owns Against the Grain dog food?
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