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Nutro Dog Food Review
Company HQ
Franklin, Tennessee
Parent company
Nutro Company, Inc
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dry Dog Food, Wet Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Wet Puppy Food, Dry Senior Dog Food, Slow-Cooked Dog Food
Ratings
55%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 43%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 62%
? 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 44%
? 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 59%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 73%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 47%
Nutro makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Some recipes contain plant-based protein
Lower than average protein content
The brand has been previously recalled
Brand Overview
Nutro has been producing pet food since 1926. The company offers a few different product lines including Nutro, Nutro Max and Nutro Ultra, with options for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. All Nutro pet foods focus on clean, real, non-GMO ingredieants that are easy to recognize. Grain-free options are available.
How Much Does Nutro Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared Nutro dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Nutro Dry Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$3.36
$3.67
-8%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.17
$0.35
-52%
Price per day
$0.10
$0.21
-52%
Nutro Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Nutro Wet Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.49
$0.43
+14%
Price per 100 kcal
$2.41
$1.36
+77%
Price per day
$1.44
$0.81
+78%
Nutro Wet Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.
Nutro Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$2.93
$3.80
-23%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.18
$0.23
-23%
Price per day
$0.11
$0.14
-21%
Nutro Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Nutro Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.60
$0.31
+94%
Price per 100 kcal
$2.04
$1.00
+104%
Price per day
$1.22
$0.60
+103%
Nutro Wet Puppy Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.
Nutro Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$3.03
$3.84
-21%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.19
$0.32
-41%
Price per day
$0.11
$0.19
-42%
Nutro Dry Senior Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Nutro Slow-Cooked Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.26
$0.26
0%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.72
$0.72
0%
Price per day
$0.43
$0.43
0%
Nutro Slow-Cooked Dog Food is priced within the average market price for dog food.
Nutro Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Nutro dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dry Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
24.85%
30.01%
-17%
DM Fat
14.74%
15.84%
-7%
DM Fiber
5.08%
5.49%
-7%
DM Carb
55.33%
47.75%
+16%
Wet Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
44.95%
42.89%
+5%
DM Fat
23.03%
22.28%
+3%
DM Fiber
6.43%
7.40%
-13%
DM Carb
25.29%
26.34%
-4%
Dry Puppy Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
29.72%
32.35%
-8%
DM Fat
16.11%
17.94%
-10%
DM Fiber
3.61%
4.66%
-23%
DM Carb
50.56%
44.25%
+14%
Wet Puppy Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
44.44%
42.84%
+4%
DM Fat
20.83%
27.27%
-24%
DM Fiber
6.95%
7.01%
-1%
DM Carb
27.78%
22.55%
+23%
Dry Senior Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
26.91%
28.44%
-5%
DM Fat
13.21%
13.38%
-1%
DM Fiber
4.44%
5.48%
-19%
DM Carb
55.43%
51.94%
+7%
Slow-Cooked Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
38.64%
38.64%
0%
DM Fat
29.55%
29.55%
0%
DM Fiber
4.55%
4.55%
0%
DM Carb
27.27%
27.27%
0%
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Nutro Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Nutro has been recalled 3 times in the years 2009, and 2015.
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