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Pedigree With MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food

Pedigree With MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Franklin, Tennessee us-flag
Parent company
Mars Petcare US
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.05
Primary proteins
  • Meat
  • Soybean Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal

Ingredients

Ground Whole Grain Corn, Meat And Bone Meal, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Animal Fat (Source Of Omega 6 Fatty Acids[Preserved With BHA & Citric Acid]), Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cooked Bone Marrow, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Peas, DL-Methionine, Natural Grilled Steak Flavor, Zinc Sulfate, Yellow 6, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, Yellow 5, Red 40, Dried Carrots, Blue 2, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Source Of Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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49%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 28%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 62%
? 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 92%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 75%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 21%

Fat: 10%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 53%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 23.86%

Fat: 11.36%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 60.23%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 21.37%

Fat: 24.71%

Carb: 53.92%

Our Review

Pros
  • Affordable
Cons
  • 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 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
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

Ingredient Review

Our review of Pedigree With MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Ground Whole Grain Corn. Ground whole grain corn is made with cooked and/or dried kernels from any corn species. In pet food, ground whole grain corn can be a filler as well as source of inexpensive protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

The second ingredient is Meat. Meat is a general term for muscle tissue or flesh from an animal that has been slaughtered for consumption. In pet food, meat is a source of protein as well as amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients.

The third ingredient is Bone Meal. Bone meal is cooked, dried, finely ground animal bones from species that have been slaughtered for consumption. When added to pet food, bone meal can be a good source of trace elements and minerals including calcium and phosphorus to support your companions musculoskeletal system.

The fourth ingredient is Soybean Meal. Soybean meal is the pulverized, ground remnants of soybeans after soy oil has been extracted. In pet food, soybean meal serves as an inexpensive source of plant-based protein, along with some carbohydrates.

The fifth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Pedigree With MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from plant based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$1.17

Market Price avg.

$3.69

% From the Avg

-68%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.08

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-77%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.05

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-77%

Pedigree With MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry 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 With MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor Adult Dry Dog Food to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

23.86%

All Products avg.

30.12%

% From the Avg

-21%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

11.36%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

-29%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

5.45%

% From the Avg

-17%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

60.23%

All Products avg.

47.65%

% From the Avg

+26%

Analysis Overview

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

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