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Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.59
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Meat By Products

Ingredients

Water Sufficient for Processing, Beef, Liver, Wheat Gluten, Chicken, Rice, Meat By Products, Corn Starch Modified, Added Color, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, L Ascorbyl 2 Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B 12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D 3 Supplement, Biotin, and Sodium Selenite.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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64%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 55%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 60%
? 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 74%
? 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 73%
? 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 50%

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: 9%

Fat: 2%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 76%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 11.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 37.5%

Fat: 8.33%

Fiber: 6.25%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 47.92%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 35.49%

Fat: 19.15%

Carb: 45.35%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • Free of plant-based thickeners
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains vaguely-named Meat products
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years

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.

Purina Pro Plan - Wet dog food (03/09/2016) -+
Date:03/09/2016
Company Name:Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Product Description:Wet dog food
Recall Reason:Inadequate vitamins and minerals
Purina Pro Plan - Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Tuna Entree, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 38100-11197 (07/14/2021) -+
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 Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.

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 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 fourth 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 fifth 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.23

Market Price avg.

$0.41

% From the Avg

-44%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.98

Market Price avg.

$1.52

% From the Avg

-36%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.59

Market Price avg.

$0.91

% From the Avg

-35%

Purina Pro Plan Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food is priced below the average market price for wet 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 Focus Adult Large Breed Beef & Rice Entree Chunks in Gravy Canned Dog Food to the other 1435 wet dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

37.5%

All Products avg.

43.16%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

8.33%

All Products avg.

22.28%

% From the Avg

-63%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.25%

All Products avg.

7.48%

% From the Avg

-16%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

47.92%

All Products avg.

25.94%

% From the Avg

+85%

Analysis Overview

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

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