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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

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 66%

? 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 37%

? 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 55%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 81%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 45%

Where to Buy

92 recipes available View

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Pros

Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
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	$3.34	$3.56	-6%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.21	$0.23	-7%
Price per day	$0.13	$0.14	-7%

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	$0.48	$0.37	+30%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.64	$1.36	+21%
Price per day	$0.99	$0.81	+22%

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	$2.90	$3.75	-23%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.18	$0.23	-22%
Price per day	$0.10	$0.13	-23%

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	$0.43	$0.30	+43%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.93	$0.98	+97%
Price per day	$1.16	$0.59	+97%

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	$2.97	$3.63	-18%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.19	$0.30	-37%
Price per day	$0.11	$0.18	-39%

Nutro Dry Senior Dog Food is priced below 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	24.61%	30.03%	-18%
DM Fat	14.61%	16.01%	-9%
DM Fiber	5.19%	5.37%	-3%
DM Carb	55.60%	47.69%	+17%

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	42.84%	42.92%	-0%
DM Fat	23.63%	22.91%	+3%
DM Fiber	6.40%	7.10%	-10%
DM Carb	27.14%	26.32%	+3%

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%

All of Nutro dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

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 - Dry Cat food (05/21/2009) -+

Date:	05/21/2009
Company Name:	Mars Petcare US
Product Description:	Dry Cat food
Recall Reason:	Incorrect levels of zinc and potassium

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Nutro - Nutro dry dog food (10/01/2009) -+

Date:	10/01/2009
Company Name:	Mars Petcare US
Product Description:	Nutro dry dog food
Recall Reason:	Plastic found in production line

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Nutro - Dog treats (12/13/2015) -+

Date:	12/13/2015
Company Name:	Mars Petcare US
Product Description:	Dog treats
Recall Reason:	Potential for mold

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Overall Score

71%

Nutro Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Parent company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

Type of food

Ratings

Where to Buy

Brand Overview

How Much Does Nutro Dog Food Cost

Nutro Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

Nutro Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

Nutro Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

Nutro Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

Nutro Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

Nutro Nutrient Profile Comparison

Dry Dog Food

Wet Dog Food

Dry Puppy Food

Wet Puppy Food

Dry Senior Dog Food

Recall History

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