Nature’s Recipe Large Breed Grain-Free 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
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: 12%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 47%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 30%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 52.22%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 26.18%
Fat: 28.25%
Carb: 45.57%
Our Review
- 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
- 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 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.
$3.56
% From the Avg
-42%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.13
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-44%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.08
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-45%
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 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
13.33%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
52.22%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+9%
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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