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

Age range

Adult, All Lifestages

Price per lb

$2.10

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30-lb bag
$62.99 +Shipping (Free)
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Overall Score

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73%

Ratings

Nutrient Value: 62%
Quality of Ingredients: 74%
Recall History: 90%
Price: 70%
Customer Experience: 100%
Manufacturing Method: 40%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 28.89%

Fat: 15.56%

Fiber: 6.67%

Carbs: 48.89%

Primary proteins

  • Pork Meal
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients We Like

  • Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product
  • Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
  • Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product
  • Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product
  • Pork Fat

Ingredients We Did Not Like

  • None

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.

There are 24 notable exceptions including good ingredients and controversial ones.

List of controversial ingredients

  • Blueberries
  • Carrots
  • Chick Peas
  • Green Peas
  • Lentils
  • Pea Protein
  • Potatoes
  • Tomato Pomace

List of potential allergens

  • Pork Meal

List of healthy ingredients

  • Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product
  • Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
  • Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product
  • Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product
  • Pork Fat
  • Salmon Oil
  • Whole Dried Eggs

Nutritional Analysis

We’ve compared American Natural Premium Grain-Free Pork Meal with Lentils Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 6131 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 6131 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.

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