Nutro Wholesome Essentials Small Breed Senior Farm-Raised Chicken
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- 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: 26%
Fat: 14%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 46%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 28.89%
Fat: 15.56%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 51.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 24.53%
Fat: 32.08%
Carb: 43.4%
Our Review
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Low in moisture
- Contains 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 Wholesome Essentials Small Breed Senior 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. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third ingredient is Whole Grain Barley. Whole grain barley is a cereal grain that has been minimally processed, so all nutrients remain intact. In pet food, whole grain barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
The fourth ingredient is Split Peas. Beets are taproots from beet plants. When added to pet food, beets can be a good source of grain-free carbohydrates for energy, fiber to support digestion, and vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to enhance your companion’s overall wellbeing
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 Wholesome Essentials Small Breed Senior Farm-Raised Chicken, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.2
Market Price avg.
$3.81
% From the Avg
+10%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.25
Market Price avg.
$0.32
% From the Avg
-20%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.19
% From the Avg
-20%
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Small Breed Senior Farm-Raised Chicken is priced below the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As dogs get older, they may experience joint problems like arthritis. In addition to characteristics of adult small breed dog foods like higher calorie density and smaller kibble size, small breed senior dog foods may also have glucosamine and fatty acid supplementation to support joint health.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Nutro Wholesome Essentials Small Breed Senior Farm-Raised Chicken to the other 107 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
28.89%
All Products avg.
28.59%
% From the Avg
+1%
DM Fat
Product info
15.56%
All Products avg.
13.47%
% From the Avg
+16%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.49%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Carb
Product info
51.11%
All Products avg.
51.73%
% From the Avg
-1%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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