Pet Food Sherpa Editorial | Last Updated October 20, 2023

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Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavors Adult Wet Dog Food

Company info

Company HQ

Franklin, Tennessee

Parent company

Mars Petcare US

Product info

Age Range: Adult

Food Form Wet Dog Food

Cost per day: $0.53

Primary proteins

Chicken By-Product
Chicken
Meat By Products
Beef

Ingredients

Chicken By-Product, Sufficient Water For Processing, Chicken, Meat By Products, Liver, Beef, Bacon, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate), Dried Cheese, Added Color, Carrageenan, Guar Gum, Dried Yam, Natural Smoke Flavor, Wheat Flour, Xanthan Gum, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Dextrose, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, D-Xylose, Glycine.

Breed sizes

Toy

Small

Medium

Large

Giant

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$16.93 +Shipping ($5 )

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Overall Score

56%

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Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 53%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 55%

? 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 27%

? 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 76%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 86%

? 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

Protein: 8%

Fat: 6%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 7%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 36.36%

Fat: 27.27%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 31.82%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein: 27.05%

Fat: 49.28%

Carb: 23.67%

Our Review

Pros

High moisture content
Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Affordable

Cons

Low protein content
High in carbohydrates
Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
Contains artificial food dyes
Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
Contains Chicken by products
Contains vaguely-named Meat products
The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Pedigree since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Pedigree - Dog Food (06/30/2012) -+

Date:	06/30/2012
Company Name:	Mars Petcare US
Product Description:	Dog Food
Recall Reason:	Potential choking risk

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Pedigree - Dog food (08/31/2014) -+

Date:	08/31/2014
Company Name:	Mars Petcare US
Product Description:	Dog food
Recall Reason:	Presence of foreign material

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Ingredient Review

Our review of Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavors Adult Wet Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken By-Product. In pet food, chicken by-product is defined as dry, ground, parts of the chicken carcass that have been rendered clean. Most pet food companies use chicken by-product ingredients such as liver, kidney, heart, and gizzard, which are sources of protein and other nutrients. Some do include chicken by-products like feathers, bones, and beaks, all ground up and unidentifiable.

The second ingredient is Sufficient Water. In pet food, sufficient water is a term that is used to describe the amount of water needed for processing.

The third 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 fourth ingredient is Meat By Products. The meat by products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.

The fifth ingredient is Liver. Liver is a general name for a protein-rich organ meat from any animal. The liver in pet food can be a source of important minerals including zinc, copper, iron, and selenium, but depending on its source, can be of low quality.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavors Adult Wet Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.3

Market Price avg.

$0.41

% From the Avg

-27%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.89

Market Price avg.

$1.52

% From the Avg

-41%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.53

Market Price avg.

$0.91

% From the Avg

-41%

Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavors Adult Wet Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for wet dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavors Adult Wet Dog Food to the other 1439 wet dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

Product info

36.36%

All Products avg.

43.16%

% From the Avg

-16%

DM Fat

Product info

27.27%

All Products avg.

22.27%

% From the Avg

+22%

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

7.47%

% From the Avg

-39%

DM Carb

Product info

31.82%

All Products avg.

25.95%

% From the Avg

+23%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with high fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.

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