ALPO Prime Cuts Savory Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyPrimary proteins
- Meat
- Soybean Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Egg
Breed sizes
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Age range
Cost per day
Price per oz
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Overall Score
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 20.45%
Fat: 9.66%
Fiber: 6.25%
Carbs: 63.64%
What We Like
- Affordable
- Free of potentially-harmful ingredients and additives
What We Did Not Like
- Low in protein
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to ALPO since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2009 ALPO has never been recalled.
Ingredients
Estimated Nutrient Content
Guaranteed Analysis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 18.00% | 8.50% | 56.00% |
Dry Matter Analysis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 20.45% | 9.66% | 63.64% |
Calorie Weighted Basis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 19.02% | 21.81% | 59.17% |
Ingredient Review
Our review of ALPO Prime Cuts Savory Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Ground Yellow Corn. Ground yellow corn is made with cooked kernels from yellow corn species. In pet food, ground yellow corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
The second ingredient is Meat. Meat is a general term for muscle tissue or flesh from an animal that has been slaughtered for consumption. In pet food, meat is a source of protein as well as amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients.
The third ingredient is Bone Meal. Bone meal is cooked, dried, finely ground animal bones from species that have been slaughtered for consumption. When added to pet food, bone meal can be a good source of trace elements and minerals including calcium and phosphorus to support your companions musculoskeletal system.
The fourth ingredient is Soybean Meal. Soybean meal is the pulverized, ground remnants of soybeans after soy oil has been extracted. In pet food, soybean meal serves as an inexpensive source of plant-based protein, along with some carbohydrates.
The fifth ingredient is Beef Fat. Beef fat is cooked, rendered fat from any breed of cattle. In pet food, beef fat is an inexpensive energy source and flavoring that can also help your companion absorb fat-soluble vitamins.
After the fifth ingredient, the list includes all remaining ingredients. It’s worth noting that ingredients (other than nutritional supplements) located this far down on the list aren’t likely to have an impact on the overall rating of this ALPO Prime Cuts Savory Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food.
Nutritional Analysis
We’ve compared ALPO Prime Cuts Savory Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food to the other 1736 Dog Dry Food in our database:
| Product info | All Products avg. | |
|---|---|---|
| DM Protein | 20.45% | 30.09% |
| DM Fat | 9.66% | 15.94% |
| DM Fiber | 6.25% | 5.18% |
This recipe has:
- 9.64% less protein
- 6.28% less fat
- 1.07% more fiber
Dogs typically thrive on a diet that includes high protein content, a medium amount of fat, and a comparatively low amount of carbohydrates, along with sufficient moisture. It’s worth noting that specialty diets recommended by veterinarians might prioritize different nutrients based on your pet’s condition and unique needs.
Analysis Overview
ALPO Prime Cuts Savory Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for Dog Dry Food.
When we analyzed the ingredients in ALPO Prime Cuts Savory Beef Flavor Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.
As for the overall quality of the recipe, 3 of the first 5 ingredients are low-quality and controversial ingredients. That’s why we believe that this recipe is not recommended.
