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Moist & Meaty High Protein With Real Chicken & Beef Dry Dog Food

Moist & Meaty High Protein With Real Chicken & Beef Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.09
Primary proteins
  • Beef By-Product
  • Chicken
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Beef

Ingredients

Soy Flour, Soy Grits, Beef By-product, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Chicken, Soy Protein Isolate, Beef, Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Salt, Soybean Oil, Sorbic Acid (A Preservative), Calcium Propionate (A Preservative), Dlmethionine, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Added Color, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Choline Chloride, Ethoxyquin (A Preservative), Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1. A410519

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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59%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 40%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 50%
? 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 100%
? 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 82%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 83%
? 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: 20%

Fat: 8%

Fiber: 3%

Moisture: 33%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 36%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 29.85%

Fat: 11.94%

Fiber: 4.48%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 53.73%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 26.52%

Fat: 25.76%

Carb: 47.73%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Moist & Meaty has never had a product recall
  • Affordable
Cons
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains Beef by products

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Moist & Meaty has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Moist & Meaty High Protein With Real Chicken & Beef Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Soy Flour. Soy flour is made with ground soybeans and is a source of inexpensive plant-based protein. The soy flour in pet food is often used as a texturizer or bulking agent to increase protein content without adding more meat to the recipe.

The second ingredient is Soy Grits. Soy grits are a textured form of soy protein, extracted from soybeans. In pet food, soy grits are used as a source of protein and gluten-free carbohydrates; they’re also used to improve texture.

The third ingredient is Beef By-Product. Beef by-product is a term that refers to remnants from the beef butchering process – essentially, everything that’s left after standard cuts of meat have been removed. Beef by-product in pet food typically includes organ meats such as liver, kidney, and heart, and other parts such as tripe, tongue, fat, skin, and bones.

The fourth ingredient is High Fructose Corn Syrup. Also known as HFCS, high fructose corn syrup is a form of sugar that comes from corn, usually genetically modified varieties. While it isn’t an ingredient that’s commonly added to pet food, high fructose corn syrup is best avoided as it offers no benefits to your companion.

The fifth ingredient is Water. Water is added to pet food as a blending agent, or as a thinning agent. It is typically found in wet or moist foods rather than in dry kibble.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Moist & Meaty High Protein With Real Chicken & Beef Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.12

Market Price avg.

$1.71

% From the Avg

-93%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-54%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.09

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-54%

Moist & Meaty High Protein With Real Chicken & Beef 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 Moist & Meaty High Protein With Real Chicken & Beef Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

29.85%

All Products avg.

30.14%

% From the Avg

-1%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

11.94%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

-25%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.48%

All Products avg.

5.46%

% From the Avg

-18%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

53.73%

All Products avg.

47.61%

% From the Avg

+13%

Analysis Overview

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

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