Nulo Freestyle Salmon & Red Lentils Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Austin, Texas
Parent company
Nulo Pet FoodProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Salmon
- Turkey Meal
- Menhaden Fish Meal
- Lamb 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: 31%
Fat: 17%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 38%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 34.44%
Fat: 18.89%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 42.22%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 28.11%
Fat: 37.44%
Carb: 34.46%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Nulo has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Nulo since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Nulo has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Nulo Freestyle Salmon & Red Lentils Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Salmon. Deboned salmon is meat from any species of salmon fish, with the bones removed. The deboned salmon in pet food is an excellent source of protein, Omega-3 fatty acid, and many other vital nutrients.
The second ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.
The third ingredient is Menhaden Fish Meal. Menhaden fish meal is dried, ground tissue from menhaden fish. In pet food, menhaden fish meal serves as a source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to help keep your companion’s skin and coat healthy.
The fourth ingredient is Lamb Meal. Lamb meal is the rendered, ground, and dried meat from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb meal can be an important source of protein fat, vitamins, and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Red Lentils. Red lentils are legumes. In pet food, red lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nulo Freestyle Salmon & Red Lentils Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.14
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
+16%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.26
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+12%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+9%
Nulo Freestyle Salmon & Red Lentils Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Nulo Freestyle Salmon & Red Lentils Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
34.44%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
+15%
DM Fat
Product info
18.89%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+18%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
42.22%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
-12%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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