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Joy Dog Food Review
Company HQ
Pinckneyville, Illinois
Parent company
Joy Dog Food
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dry Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food
Ratings
52%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 39%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 60%
? 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 9%
? 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 92%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 71%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The brand has been previously recalled
Brand Overview
Joy Dog Food was first introduced in 1953. The company offers a wide variety of products including high-performance and high-energy dog foods. Joy Dog food offers puppy food and grain-free varieties as well.
How Much Does Joy Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared Joy dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Joy Dry Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$1.18
$3.69
-68%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.07
$0.38
-81%
Price per day
$0.04
$0.23
-83%
Joy Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Joy Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$1.62
$3.84
-58%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.08
$0.23
-64%
Price per day
$0.05
$0.14
-64%
Joy Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Joy Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Joy dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dry Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
28.25%
30.01%
-6%
DM Fat
16.51%
15.84%
+4%
DM Fiber
4.52%
5.49%
-18%
DM Carb
50.71%
47.75%
+6%
Dry Puppy Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
35.56%
32.35%
+10%
DM Fat
20.00%
17.94%
+11%
DM Fiber
3.33%
4.66%
-29%
DM Carb
41.11%
44.25%
-7%
All of Joy dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Joy Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Joy - Limited number of dry dog and cat foods (02/05/2014) -+
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