Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Franklin, Tennessee
Parent company
Nutro Company, IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal Source Of Glucosamine
- Dried Egg Product
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: 22%
Fat: 10%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 54%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 24.44%
Fat: 11.11%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 60%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 21.94%
Fat: 24.22%
Carb: 53.85%
Our Review
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Nutro since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 05/21/2009 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Dry Cat food |
| Recall Reason: | Incorrect levels of zinc and potassium |
| Date: | 10/01/2009 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Nutro dry dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Plastic found in production line |
| Date: | 12/13/2015 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Dog treats |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for mold |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food 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 Source Of Glucosamine. When you see “chicken meal source of glucosamine” in pet products, it means that the dried, ground chicken contains cartilage and soluble proteins that contribute joint-supporting glucosamine to your companion’s meals.
The third ingredient is Chondroitin Sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that is often combined with glucosamine. The chondroitin sulfate in pet food, treats, and supplements is often intended to support healthy joint function, particularly in aging companion animals.
The fourth ingredient is Whole Grain Brown Rice. Whole grain brown rice is rice that ha simply had its protective hull removed, but that has not been polished to remove the fibrous outer layer. The whole grain brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$2.5
Market Price avg.
$3.63
% From the Avg
-31%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.16
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
-46%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.10
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
-47%
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Like middle-aged large dogs, senior large breed dogs are prone to conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia.Large breed senior dogs share many of the same health concerns as adults, but they may be further along, i.e. conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia may be worse. For this reason, foods made for large breed seniors often contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. They may also have characteristics seen in large breed foods for dogs of all ages, like larger kibble size and less fat to help reduce bloat.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
24.44%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
-14%
DM Fat
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Carb
Product info
60%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
+15%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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