Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Beef Entree with Carrots
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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: 11%
Fat: 2%
Fiber: 1.5%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 7.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 50%
Fat: 9.09%
Fiber: 6.82%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 34.09%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 47.09%
Fat: 20.8%
Carb: 32.11%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Free of plant-based thickeners
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains vaguely-named Meat 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.
| 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 Prepared Meals Simmered Beef Entree with Carrots begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Beef Broth. Beef broth is the liquid that remains after beef has been cooked. The beef broth in pet food isn’t a major source of nutrients however it does add flavor and aroma to appeal to your companion.
The second ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.
The third ingredient is Wheat Gluten. Wheat gluten is a good source of digestible protein. In pet food, wheat gluten is used as a binding agent and texturizer as well as a protein source.
The fourth 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.
The fifth 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.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Beef Entree with Carrots, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.2
Market Price avg.
$0.41
% From the Avg
-51%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.74
Market Price avg.
$1.52
% From the Avg
-51%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.44
Market Price avg.
$0.91
% From the Avg
-51%
Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Beef Entree with Carrots 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 Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Simmered Beef Entree with Carrots to the other 1435 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
50%
All Products avg.
43.16%
% From the Avg
+16%
DM Fat
Product info
9.09%
All Products avg.
22.28%
% From the Avg
-59%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.82%
All Products avg.
7.48%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Carb
Product info
34.09%
All Products avg.
25.94%
% From the Avg
+31%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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