Nutro Wholesome Essentials Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Farm Raised Chicken
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal Source Of Glucosamine
- Dried Egg Product
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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: 22%
Fat: 10%
Fiber: 11%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 47%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 24.44%
Fat: 11.11%
Fiber: 12.22%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 52.22%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 23.58%
Fat: 26.03%
Carb: 50.38%
Our Review
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- 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 Wholesome Essentials Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Farm Raised 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 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 Sorghum. Whole grain sorghum is a gluten-free grain from the sorghum plant. In pet food, whole grain sorghum can serve as a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.
The fifth ingredient is Rice Bran. Rice bran is the nutritious outer layer of a kernel of rice, usually stripped away during the process of transforming brown rice to white rice. In pet food, rice bran is a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamin E.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nutro Wholesome Essentials Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Farm Raised Chicken, 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.
$3.69
% From the Avg
-32%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.18
Market Price avg.
$0.34
% From the Avg
-46%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.11
Market Price avg.
$0.20
% From the Avg
-46%
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Farm Raised Chicken is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Nutro Wholesome Essentials Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Farm Raised Chicken to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
24.44%
All Products avg.
30.14%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Fat
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
15.9%
% From the Avg
-30%
DM Fiber
Product info
12.22%
All Products avg.
5.46%
% From the Avg
+124%
DM Carb
Product info
52.22%
All Products avg.
47.61%
% From the Avg
+10%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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