Gravy Train Meaty Classic Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Soybean Meal
- Meat
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: 17%
Fat: 8%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 61%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 18.89%
Fat: 8.89%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 67.78%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 17.45%
Fat: 19.94%
Carb: 62.61%
Our Review
- Affordable
- 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.
| 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
Product info
18.89%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-37%
DM Fat
Product info
8.89%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-44%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
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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