Purina Pro Plan Adult Giant Breed Formula Dry Dog Food
- Chicken
- Corn Gluten Meal
- Poultry By-Product Meal
- Dried Egg Product
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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: 26%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 4.5%
Moisture: 12%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 45.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 29.55%
Fat: 13.64%
Fiber: 5.11%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 51.7%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.83%
Fat: 28.96%
Carb: 45.21%
Our Review
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains Poultry by products
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Purina Pro Plan 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: | Wet dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Inadequate vitamins and minerals |
| Date: | 07/14/2021 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Nestle Purina PetCare Company |
| Product Description: | Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197 |
| Recall Reason: | Canned cat food may contain foreign black rubber material |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Purina Pro Plan Adult Giant Breed Formula 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 Rice. Rice is a gluten-free cereal grain. In pet food, rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.
The third ingredient is Whole Grain. Whole Grain is grain that contains bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole Grains, including brown rice, oats, millet, and barley are rich in fiber, proteins, B-vitamins, iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium. Whole Grain in pet diet aids in weight management, lowers cholesterols levels, and reduces the risks of heart disease.
The fourth ingredient is Wheat. Wheat is a cereal grain that is used in baked products worldwide. The wheat in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and other nutrients. It can enhance a crunchy food’s texture or thicken a moist food.
The fifth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Adult Giant Breed Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$2.21
Market Price avg.
$3.69
% From the Avg
-40%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.13
Market Price avg.
$0.34
% From the Avg
-60%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.08
Market Price avg.
$0.20
% From the Avg
-60%
Purina Pro Plan Adult Giant Breed Formula Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Adult Giant Breed Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 1801 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
29.55%
All Products avg.
30.14%
% From the Avg
-2%
DM Fat
Product info
13.64%
All Products avg.
15.9%
% From the Avg
-14%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.11%
All Products avg.
5.46%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Carb
Product info
51.7%
All Products avg.
47.61%
% From the Avg
+9%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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