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Purina Beneful Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationSt. Louis, Missouri us-flag

Parent company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Wet Dog Food, Dry Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food

Ratings

62%
? 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 42%
? 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 85%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 47%

Where to Buy

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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.

Purina Beneful Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.39$0.41-5%
Price per 100 kcal$1.35$1.55-13%
Price per day$0.81$0.93-13%

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

Purina Beneful Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$1.31$3.69-64%
Price per 100 kcal$0.08$0.38-79%
Price per day$0.05$0.23-78%

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

Purina Beneful Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$1.44$3.84-63%
Price per 100 kcal$0.09$0.23-62%
Price per day$0.05$0.14-64%

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 AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 46.14% 42.89% +8%
DM Fat 15.27% 22.28% -31%
DM Fiber 7.01% 7.40% -5%
DM Carb 31.58% 26.34% +20%

Dry Dog Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 28.92% 30.01% -4%
DM Fat 13.99% 15.84% -12%
DM Fiber 5.05% 5.49% -8%
DM Carb 52.04% 47.75% +9%

Dry Puppy Food

Brand AvgMarket 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 $0.52
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Cost per day $0.49
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Cost per day $0.76
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Cost per day $0.77
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Cost per day $0.78
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Cost per day $0.43
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Cost per day $0.56
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Cost per day $0.60
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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Purina Beneful dog food?

Purina Beneful is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.

faq-item-image Where is Purina Beneful dog food made?

Purina Beneful is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Purina Beneful AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Purina Beneful recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Purina Beneful dog food been recalled?

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

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