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Purina Pro Plan Sport All Life Stages Active 27/17 Turkey & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan Sport All Life Stages Active 27/17 Turkey & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Product info
Age Range: Adult, Puppy, Senior
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.07
Primary proteins
  • Turkey
  • Chicken Meal
  • Dried Egg Product
  • Pea Protein

Ingredients

Turkey, Rice, Barley, Chicken Meal (Source Of Glucosamine), Dried Egg Product, Dried Yeast, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Oat Meal, Pea Protein, Pea Fiber, Dried Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Carrots, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Dried Tomatoes, Calcium Carbonate, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], 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), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product. H440219.

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 41%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 66%
? 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 86%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 88%
? 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 83%

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: 27%

Fat: 17%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 40%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 30.68%

Fat: 19.32%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 45.45%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 24.93%

Fat: 38.13%

Carb: 36.94%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • 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.

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 Sport All Life Stages Active 27/17 Turkey & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.

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 Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Dried Egg Product. Dried egg product can refer to dried or dehydrated egg white, yolk, or shells, or a combination of all three. The dried egg product found in pet food is a good source of healthy, easily digested protein.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Purina Pro Plan Sport All Life Stages Active 27/17 Turkey & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.17

Market Price avg.

$3.84

% From the Avg

-43%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.11

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-51%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.07

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-52%

Purina Pro Plan Sport All Life Stages Active 27/17 Turkey & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Purina Pro Plan Sport All Life Stages Active 27/17 Turkey & Barley Formula Dry Dog Food to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

30.68%

All Products avg.

32.39%

% From the Avg

-5%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

19.32%

All Products avg.

17.95%

% From the Avg

+8%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

4.64%

% From the Avg

-2%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

45.45%

All Products avg.

44.28%

% From the Avg

+3%

Analysis Overview

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

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