Joy Special Meal Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Pinckneyville, Illinois
Parent company
Joy Dog FoodProduct info
Primary proteins
- Beef Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Soybean Meal
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: 26%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 48%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 28.89%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 53.33%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.21%
Fat: 28.25%
Carb: 46.54%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Affordable
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Joy since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 02/05/2014 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Pro-Pet LLC |
| Product Description: | Limited number of dry dog and cat foods |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for salmonella |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Joy Special Meal Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Beef Meal. Beef meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef meal can serve as a protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids.
The second ingredient is Ground Yellow Corn. Ground yellow corn is made with cooked kernels from yellow corn species. In pet food, ground yellow corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
The third ingredient is Ground Wheat. Ground wheat is a coarser form of ground wheatberries than wheat flour, usually made with the whole grain. In pet food, ground wheat can add texture while serving as an inexpensive source of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
The fourth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.
The fifth 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.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Joy Special Meal Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$0.78
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
-78%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.05
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-77%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.03
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-78%
Joy Special Meal 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 Joy Special Meal Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
28.89%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-4%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
53.33%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+12%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a plant based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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