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Purina Beneful Dog Food Review

Company HQ

St. Louis, Missouri

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

Type of food

Wet Dog Food, Dry Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food

Ratings

61%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 62%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 61%

? 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 36%

? 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 75%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 84%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 46%

Where to Buy

56 recipes available View

27 recipes available View

11 recipes available View

Pros

High protein content
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

Cons

Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The brand has been previously recalled
Some recipes list unnamed meat by-products

Brand Overview

Purina Beneful includes a variety of options including wet, dry, and soft dog food. There are a number of different flavors to choose from. Purina Beneful also offers dog treats in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors.

How Much Does Purina Beneful Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Purina Beneful dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.34	$0.36	-6%
Price per 100 kcal	$1.17	$1.32	-11%
Price per day	$0.70	$0.79	-11%

Purina Beneful Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$1.36	$3.43	-60%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.09	$0.22	-61%
Price per day	$0.05	$0.13	-62%

Purina Beneful Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$1.44	$3.57	-60%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.09	$0.22	-59%
Price per day	$0.05	$0.13	-62%

Purina Beneful Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Purina Beneful Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Purina Beneful dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	47.93%	42.92%	+12%
DM Fat	11.83%	22.91%	-48%
DM Fiber	7.27%	7.10%	+2%
DM Carb	32.97%	26.32%	+25%

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	28.92%	30.03%	-4%
DM Fat	13.99%	16.01%	-13%
DM Fiber	5.05%	5.37%	-6%
DM Carb	52.04%	47.69%	+9%

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	32.56%	32.35%	+1%
DM Fat	16.28%	17.94%	-9%
DM Fiber	4.65%	4.66%	-0%
DM Carb	46.51%	44.25%	+5%

All of Purina Beneful dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

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

Purina Beneful - Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Beef Entree' canned wet dog food (03/09/2016) -+

Date:	03/09/2016
Company Name:	Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:	Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Beef Entree' canned wet dog food
Recall Reason:	Product may contain less vitamins and minerals than label purports.

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Cost per day $0.38

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Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Chicken Medley with Green Beans

Cost per day $0.41

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Cost per day $0.44

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Cost per day $0.47

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Purina Beneful Chopped Blends With Beef

Cost per day $0.49

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Cost per day $0.62

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Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Savory Rice & Lamb Stew with Peas & Carrots Wet Dog Food

Cost per day $0.43

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Purina Beneful Chopped Blends With Chicken

Cost per day $0.45

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Purina Beneful Chopped Blends with Turkey

Cost per day $0.52

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Purina Beneful Medleys Mediterranean Style Canned Dog Food

Cost per day $0.70

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Purina Beneful Medleys Tuscan Style Canned Dog Food

Cost per day $0.70

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Purina Beneful Medleys Romana Style Canned Dog Food

Cost per day $0.73

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Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Chicken Stew with Rice

Cost per day $0.46

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Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Beef & Chicken Medley with Green Beans

Cost per day $0.51

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Purina Beneful IncrediBites With Beef

Cost per day $0.55

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62%

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Purina Beneful IncrediBites With Chicken

Cost per day $0.44

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Purina Beneful IncrediBites Pate With Real Beef

Cost per day $0.47

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Purina Beneful Grain Free with Real Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.06

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Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Roasted Turkey Medley with Wild Rice

Cost per day $0.52

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Purina Beneful Healthy Puppy with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.05

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Purina Beneful Originals with Real Beef Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.07

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Purina Beneful Healthy Weight with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.07

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Purina Beneful IncrediBites With Salmon

Cost per day $4.25

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57%

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Purina Beneful Simple Goodness With Farm-Raised Beef Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.01

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Purina Beneful Simple Goodness with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.01

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Purina Beneful Protein Rich With Natural Lamb & Venison Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.06

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Purina Beneful Superfood Blend With Salmon Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.07

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56%

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Purina Beneful Small Breed IncrediBites with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.05

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Purina Beneful High Protein Chicken & Beef Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.05

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Purina Beneful Prime Farm-Raised Beef High Protein Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.06

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Purina Beneful IncrediBites Pate With Real Chicken

Cost per day $0.46

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Purina Beneful Originals with Natural Salmon Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.04

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Purina Beneful IncrediBites Pate With Real Salmon

Cost per day $1.41

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Purina Beneful IncrediBites for Small Dogs with Farm-Raised Beef Dry Dog Food

Cost per day $0.04

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Purina Beneful Protein Rich Natural Lamb & Venison Adult Dry Dog Food

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FAQ

Who owns Purina Beneful dog food?

Purina Beneful is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.

Where is Purina Beneful dog food made?

Purina Beneful is manufactured in the United States .

Is Purina Beneful AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Purina Beneful recipes are AAFCO approved.

Has Purina Beneful dog food been recalled?

Purina Beneful has been recalled 1 times in the years 2016.

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