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Nutro Puppy Tender Grain-Free Chicken

Nutro Puppy Tender Grain-Free Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Franklin, Tennessee us-flag
Parent company
Nutro Company, Inc
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Wet Puppy Food
Cost per day: $1.56
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Pork Broth, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Liver, Peas, Pork Plasma, Pea Fiber, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Choline Chloride, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Proteinate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Dried Tomatoes, Vitamin E Supplement, Xanthan Gum, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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63%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 69%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 74%
? 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 42%
? 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 25%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 83%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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

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Protein: 8%

Fat: 4%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 82%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 4.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 44.44%

Fat: 22.22%

Fiber: 8.33%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 25%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 36.01%

Fat: 43.73%

Carb: 20.26%

Our Review

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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.

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

DM Protein

Product info

44.44%

All Products avg.

42.84%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

22.22%

All Products avg.

27.27%

% From the Avg

-19%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

8.33%

All Products avg.

7.01%

% From the Avg

+19%

DM Carb

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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