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Nature’s Recipe Large Breed Grain-Free Chicken

Nature's Recipe Large Breed Grain-Free Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
San Francisco, California us-flag
Parent company
J.M. Smucker Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.08
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Meal

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Pea Starch, Sweet Potatoes, Poultry Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols),Taurine, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement,L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Inositol, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta-Carotene, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative), L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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62%

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 65%
? 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 34%
? 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 85%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 91%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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: 27%

Fat: 12%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 47%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 30%

Fat: 13.33%

Fiber: 4.44%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 52.22%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 26.18%

Fat: 28.25%

Carb: 45.57%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
  • Most customers have good experiences with this food
Cons
  • 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.

Nature's Recipe - Pet Treat (10/13/2012) -+
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 Large Breed Grain-Free 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 Garbanzo Beans. Garbanzo beans are legumes. Also known as chickpeas, the garbanzo beans in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.

The fourth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Pea Starch. Pea starch is a gluten-free starch that comes from ground peas. The pea starch in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, and is typically used as a thickener, filler, or gelling agent.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Nature's Recipe Large Breed Grain-Free Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.08

Market Price avg.

$3.69

% From the Avg

-44%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.13

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-62%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.08

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-62%

Nature's Recipe Large Breed Grain-Free Chicken is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Nature's Recipe Large Breed Grain-Free Chicken to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

30%

All Products avg.

30.14%

% From the Avg

-0%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

13.33%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

-16%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.44%

All Products avg.

5.46%

% From the Avg

-19%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

52.22%

All Products avg.

47.61%

% From the Avg

+10%

Analysis Overview

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

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