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Puppy Chow Complete with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food

Puppy Chow Complete with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.04
Primary proteins
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Soybean Meal
  • Egg

Ingredients

Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Soybean Meal, Barley, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Ground Rice, Chicken, Poultry And Pork Digest, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Soybean Oil, Choline Chloride, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], L-lysine Monohydrochloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Yellow 6, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Yellow 5, Dl-methionine, Red 40, Blue 2, Garlic Oil. D400120.

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 43%
? 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 100%
? 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 94%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 84%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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: 27.5%

Fat: 12%

Fiber: 5%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 43.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 31.25%

Fat: 13.64%

Fiber: 5.68%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 49.43%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 27.46%

Fat: 29.1%

Carb: 43.44%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Purina Puppy Chow has never had a product recall
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains Chicken by products
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Purina Puppy Chow since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Purina Puppy Chow has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Puppy Chow Complete with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Whole Grain Corn. Whole grain corn is the entire corn seed, usually ground for easier consumption. In pet food, whole grain corn acts as a source of inexpensive protein, fiber, and some nutrients.

The second ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.

The third 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.

The fourth ingredient is Beef Fat. Beef fat is cooked, rendered fat from any breed of cattle. In pet food, beef fat is an inexpensive energy source and flavoring that can also help your companion absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

The fifth ingredient is Mixed-tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols is a natural antioxidant or preservative that has three tocopherols, namely beta-, gamma-, and delta-forms. It’s extracted commercially from nuts, healthy oils, seeds, and spinach. In pet food, mixed tocopherol is used as an antioxidant, and it’s also a source of Vitamin E

When we analyzed the ingredients in Puppy Chow Complete with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$0.97

Market Price avg.

$3.69

% From the Avg

-74%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.06

Market Price avg.

$0.34

% From the Avg

-82%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.04

Market Price avg.

$0.20

% From the Avg

-82%

Puppy Chow Complete with Real Chicken 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 Puppy Chow Complete with Real Chicken Dry Dog Food to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

31.25%

All Products avg.

30.12%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

13.64%

All Products avg.

15.9%

% From the Avg

-14%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.68%

All Products avg.

5.45%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

49.43%

All Products avg.

47.65%

% From the Avg

+4%

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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