American Natural Premium Grain-Free Pork Meal with Lentils Recipe Dry Dog Food

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Company info

Company HQ

Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Parent company

American Natural Premium

Primary proteins

Pork Meal
Pea Protein

Breed sizes

Toy

Small

Medium

Large

Giant

Age range

Adult, All Lifestages

Price per lb

$2.10

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$62.99 +Shipping (Free)

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Overall Score

75%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 62%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 74%

? 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 100%

? 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 72%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 100%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value Manufacturing Method 40%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 28.89%

Fat: 15.56%

Fiber: 6.67%

Carbs: 48.89%

What We Like

Affordable
Free of potentially-harmful ingredients and additives
A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Most customers have good experiences with this food

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 American Natural Premium since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2009 American Natural Premium has never been recalled.

Ingredients

Pork Meal, Potatoes, Chick Peas, Green Peas, Lentils, Pork Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein,Whole Dried Eggs, Tomato Pomace, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Carrots, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Vitamins [Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin], Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Magnesium Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate], Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product.

Estimated Nutrient Content

Guaranteed Analysis

Protein	Fat	Carbs
26.00%	14.00%	44.00%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein	Fat	Carbs
28.89%	15.56%	48.89%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein	Fat	Carbs
25.00%	32.69%	42.31%

Ingredient Review

Our review of American Natural Premium Grain-Free Pork Meal with Lentils Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Pork Meal. Pork meal is cooked, dried, and pulverized or ground tissue from swine. The pork meal in pet food is a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

The second ingredient is Potatoes. Potatoes are versatile starchy root vegetables that provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. In pet food, potatoes can add texture and flavor while replacing other starches. Many grain-free and gluten-free pet foods contain potatoes.

The third ingredient is Chick Peas. Chick peas are legumes. Also known as garbanzo beans, the chick peas in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.

The fourth ingredient is Green Peas. Green peas are legumes, usually with the pod or shell removed. The green peas in pet food can be a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Lentils. Lentils are legumes. In pet food, lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.

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 American Natural Premium Grain-Free Pork Meal with Lentils Recipe Dry Dog Food.

Nutritional Analysis

We’ve compared American Natural Premium Grain-Free Pork Meal with Lentils Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 3174 dog foods in our database:

	Product info	All Products avg.
Crude Protein	28.89%	37.08%
Crude Fat	15.56%	15.13%
Crude Fiber	6.67%	5.47%

Compared to the other 3174 dog foods in our database, this recipe has:

8.19% less crude protein
0.43% more fat content
1.2% 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

American Natural Premium Grain-Free Pork Meal with Lentils Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for Dog Dry Food.

When we analyzed the ingredients in American Natural Premium Grain-Free Pork Meal with Lentils Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from pork meal based sources.

As for the overall quality of the recipe, 4 of the first 5 ingredients are controversial ingredients. That’s why we believe that this recipe is not recommended.