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Gravy Train Meaty Classic Dry Dog Food

Gravy Train Meaty Classic Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.02
Primary proteins
  • Soybean Meal
  • Meat

Ingredients

Corn, Soybean Meal, Meat & Bone Meal, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate, Animal Digest (Source Of Liver Flavor), Salt, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Wheat Flour, Bacon Fat, Caramel Color, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Artificial Beef Flavor, Red 40, Yellow 5, Bha (Used As A Preservative), Yellow 6, Blue 2, Rosemary Extract.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

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Overall Score

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45%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 25%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 48%
? 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 25%
? 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 96%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 76%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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

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Protein: 17%

Fat: 8%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 61%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 18.89%

Fat: 8.89%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 67.78%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 17.45%

Fat: 19.94%

Carb: 62.61%

Our Review

Pros
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Gravy Train since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Gravy Train - Canned dog foods (02/12/2018) -+
Date: 02/12/2018
Company Name: The J.M. Smucker Company
Product Description: Canned dog foods
Recall Reason: Products may contain Pentobarbital in low levels

Ingredient Review

Our review of Gravy Train Meaty Classic Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Corn. Corn is a cereal grain that finds its way into countless products. In pet food, corn is usually added as a bulking agent. It is a gluten-free source of carbohydrates for energy and it may offer fiber, vitamins, and minerals as well.

The second 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 third 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 fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Wheat Middlings. Turkey giblets are hearts, gizzards, and liver from turkeys that have been slaughtered for consumption. In pet food, turkey giblets can be a very good source of protein, iron, amino acids, and many other nutrients to help keep your companion healthy.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Gravy Train Meaty Classic Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$0.55

Market Price avg.

$3.56

% From the Avg

-85%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.04

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-84%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.02

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-84%

Gravy Train Meaty Classic Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Gravy Train Meaty Classic Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

18.89%

All Products avg.

30.04%

% From the Avg

-37%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

8.89%

All Products avg.

16.01%

% From the Avg

-44%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.36%

% From the Avg

-17%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

67.78%

All Products avg.

47.71%

% From the Avg

+42%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a plant based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.

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