Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken 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: 27%
Fat: 15%
Fiber: 5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 43%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 30%
Fat: 16.67%
Fiber: 5.56%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 47.78%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.37%
Fat: 34.23%
Carb: 40.4%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Contains kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Natural Balance since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 06/18/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 05/04/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 07/03/2020 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula |
| Recall Reason: | Due to elevated levels of choline chloride |
| Date: | 05/20/2021 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Natural Balance Pet Foods |
| Product Description: | L.I.D. Green Pea & Chicken Dry Cat Formula |
| Recall Reason: | Potential Salmonella Contamination |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third ingredient is Pearled Barley. Pearled Barley is the cereal grain barley with its outer hull removed. In pet food, pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.
The fourth ingredient is Oat Groats. Oat groats are whole seeds from the oat plant that have had their tough outer hulls removed. The oat groats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The fifth ingredient is Dried Peas. Dried peas are dried seeds from any edible pea plant species. The dried peas in pet food are typically ground to provide a source of plant-based protein, fiber, and other important nutrients.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$1.74
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
-51%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.11
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-51%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.07
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-52%
Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Chicken 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 Natural Balance Original Ultra Whole Body Health Chicken to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
30%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-0%
DM Fat
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+4%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.56%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
+4%
DM Carb
Product info
47.78%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+0%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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