Nutro Puppy Tender Grain-Free Chicken
- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
Ingredients
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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: 8%
Fat: 4%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 4.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 22.22%
Fiber: 8.33%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 25%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 36.01%
Fat: 43.73%
Carb: 20.26%
Our Review
- High in carbohydrates
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- Expensive
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
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 Puppy Tender 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 Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The third ingredient is Pork Broth. Pork broth is made by boiling pork meat and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, pork broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The fourth ingredient is Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are added to pet food as an easy-to-digest source of grain-free and gluten-free carbohydrates. They contain high levels of fiber, along with a number of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The fifth ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nutro Puppy Tender Grain-Free Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.62
Market Price avg.
$0.31
% From the Avg
+100%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.60
Market Price avg.
$1.01
% From the Avg
+158%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.56
Market Price avg.
$0.61
% From the Avg
+156%
Nutro Puppy Tender Grain-Free Chicken is priced well above the average market price for wet puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
Small puppy breeds don’t experience the rapid bone growth that large breeds do, but they do mature in a shorter time. Like puppy food for dogs of any breed, small puppy breed food typically just supportg the energy needs for growth with a higher caloric density.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Nutro Puppy Tender Grain-Free Chicken to the other 68 wet puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
42.84%
% From the Avg
+4%
DM Fat
Product info
22.22%
All Products avg.
27.27%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Fiber
Product info
8.33%
All Products avg.
7.01%
% From the Avg
+19%
DM Carb
Product info
25%
All Products avg.
22.55%
% From the Avg
+11%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet puppy foods.
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