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Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Grain-Free Real Beef Dry Dog Food

Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Grain-Free Real Beef Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.09
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Chicken Meal
  • Soybean Meal
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Beef, Chicken Meal, Soybean Meal, Canola Meal, Cassava Root Flour, Pea Starch, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Dried Egg Product, Dried Yeast, Dried Beet Pulp, Lentil Flour, Natural Flavor, Glycerin, Pea Protein, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Dl-methionine, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Choline Chloride. D417120.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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63%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 48%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 67%
? 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 39%
? 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 82%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 86%
? 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 95%

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: 30%

Fat: 17%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 37%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 34.09%

Fat: 19.32%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 42.05%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 27.7%

Fat: 38.13%

Carb: 34.17%

Our Review

Pros
  • Rich in protein
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • Affordable
Cons
  • 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 Purina ONE since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Purina One - Dry Cat Food (07/29/2011) -+
Date:07/29/2011
Company Name:Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:Dry Cat Food
Recall Reason:Salmonella
Purina One - Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken and Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food (08/30/2013) -+
Date:08/30/2013
Company Name:Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken and Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
Recall Reason:Salmonella

Ingredient Review

Our review of Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Grain-Free Real Beef Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first 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 second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The third 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 fourth ingredient is Canola Meal. Canola meal comes from dried canola seeds that have been pulverized during the process of canola oil extraction. In pet food, canola meal serves as a source of plant-based protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

The fifth ingredient is Cassava Root Flour. Cassava root flour is a dried, ground flour made with the root of the cassava plant. In pet food, cassava flour serves as a grain-free, gluten-free source of carbohydrates for energy while adding texture to the finished product.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Grain-Free Real Beef Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.49

Market Price avg.

$3.69

% From the Avg

-33%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-56%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.09

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-56%

Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Grain-Free Real Beef 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 ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Grain-Free Real Beef Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

34.09%

All Products avg.

30.14%

% From the Avg

+13%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

19.32%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

+22%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

5.46%

% From the Avg

-17%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

42.05%

All Products avg.

47.61%

% From the Avg

-12%

Analysis Overview

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

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