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

Purina Beneful Healthy Weight with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.08
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Soybean Meal
  • Soybean Hulls

Ingredients

Chicken, Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal , Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Soybean Hulls, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Oat Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Salt, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, Dried Green Beans, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Iron Oxide (Color), VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], L-Lysine Monohydrochloride. M409120.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

59%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 37%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 57%
? 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 79%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 90%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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: 25%

Fat: 8%

Fiber: 7.5%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 47.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 28.41%

Fat: 9.09%

Fiber: 8.52%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 53.98%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein: 27.2%

Fat: 21.13%

Carb: 51.67%

Our Review

Pros
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains Chicken by products

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Purina Beneful 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.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Purina Beneful Healthy Weight with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food 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 Whole Grain Corn. Whole grain corn is the entire corn seed, usually ground for easier consumption. In pet food, whole grain corn acts as a source of inexpensive protein, fiber, and some nutrients.

The third ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.

The fourth ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Whole Grain Wheat. Whole grain wheat is the edible grain from any variety of wheat plant. In pet food, whole grain wheat is a source of carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Beneful Healthy Weight with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$1.46

Market Price avg.

$3.58

% From the Avg

-59%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.13

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-43%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.08

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-45%

Purina Beneful Healthy Weight with Farm-Raised Chicken 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 Purina Beneful Healthy Weight with Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

28.41%

All Products avg.

30.04%

% From the Avg

-5%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

9.09%

All Products avg.

16.01%

% From the Avg

-43%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

8.52%

All Products avg.

5.36%

% From the Avg

+59%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

53.98%

All Products avg.

47.71%

% From the Avg

+13%

Analysis Overview

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

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