CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Norco, California
Parent company
Canidae CorporationProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Salmon
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 10%
Fat: 2%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 55.56%
Fat: 11.11%
Fiber: 5.56%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 27.78%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 50.36%
Fat: 24.46%
Carb: 25.18%
Our Review
- Rich in protein
- High moisture content
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to CANIDAE since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 05/05/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Canidae Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for salmonella |
Ingredient Review
Our review of CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The second ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The third ingredient is Tomatoes. Tomatoes are fruit from the tomato vine, popular in culinary traditions worldwide. In pet food, tomatoes serve as a source of flavor and natural color while offering essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The fourth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are added to pet food as an easy-to-digest source of grain-free and gluten-free carbohydrates. They contain high levels of fiber, along with a number of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
When we analyzed the ingredients in CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.51
Market Price avg.
$0.38
% From the Avg
+34%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.26
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
+67%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.36
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
+68%
CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Chicken is priced well above the average market price for wet dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.
With that in mind, we’ve compared CANIDAE Grain-Free PURE Chicken to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
55.56%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
+29%
DM Fat
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
-52%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.56%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
-22%
DM Carb
Product info
27.78%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
+6%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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