Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Canned Dog Food
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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: 5%
Fat: 3%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 12.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 22.73%
Fat: 13.64%
Fiber: 6.82%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 56.82%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 20.17%
Fat: 29.39%
Carb: 50.43%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
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 Vegetarian Formula Canned Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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.
The second ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals
The third ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
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 Canola Oil. Canola oil – also known as rapeseed oil – is a oil pressed from rapeseeds. In pet food, canola oil serves as an inexpensive source of fat, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, and vitamins E and K.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.31
Market Price avg.
$0.41
% From the Avg
-24%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.92
Market Price avg.
$1.52
% From the Avg
-40%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.55
Market Price avg.
$0.91
% From the Avg
-40%
Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Canned Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for wet 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 Vegetarian Formula Canned Dog Food to the other 1439 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
22.73%
All Products avg.
43.16%
% From the Avg
-47%
DM Fat
Product info
13.64%
All Products avg.
22.27%
% From the Avg
-39%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.82%
All Products avg.
7.47%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Carb
Product info
56.82%
All Products avg.
25.95%
% From the Avg
+119%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a plant based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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