Nature’s Recipe Easy-To-Digest Chicken Meal
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California
Parent company
J.M. Smucker CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Turkey 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: 23%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 4.5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 50.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 25.56%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 5%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 56.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 22.41%
Fat: 28.39%
Carb: 49.2%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- 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 Nature's Recipe since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 10/13/2012 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | The J.M. Smucker Company |
| Product Description: | Pet Treat |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Nature's Recipe Easy-To-Digest Chicken Meal 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 Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
The fourth ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nature's Recipe Easy-To-Digest Chicken Meal, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$1.42
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
-60%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.09
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-61%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.05
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-62%
Nature's Recipe Easy-To-Digest Chicken Meal 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 Nature's Recipe Easy-To-Digest Chicken Meal to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
25.56%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-15%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Fiber
Product info
5%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-7%
DM Carb
Product info
56.11%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+18%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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