Rachael Ray Nutrish Big Life Large Breed Hearty Beef
- Beef
- Chicken Meal Source Of Glucosamine
- Soybean Meal
- Fish Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
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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: 25%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 48%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 27.78%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 5.56%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 53.33%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 24.48%
Fat: 28.53%
Carb: 46.99%
Our Review
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains artificial food dyes
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Rachael Ray Nutrish since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 06/04/2015 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Ainsworth Pet Nutrition |
| Product Description: | Wet food for cats |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Rachael Ray Nutrish Big Life Large Breed Hearty Beef 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 Source Of Glucosamine. When you see “chicken meal source of glucosamine” in pet products, it means that the dried, ground chicken contains cartilage and soluble proteins that contribute joint-supporting glucosamine to your companion’s meals.
The third ingredient is Chondroitin Sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that is often combined with glucosamine. The chondroitin sulfate in pet food, treats, and supplements is often intended to support healthy joint function, particularly in aging companion animals.
The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Dried Peas. Dried peas are dried seeds from any edible pea plant species. The dried peas in pet food are typically ground to provide a source of plant-based protein, fiber, and other important nutrients.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Rachael Ray Nutrish Big Life Large Breed Hearty Beef, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$1.71
Market Price avg.
$3.69
% From the Avg
-54%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.11
Market Price avg.
$0.34
% From the Avg
-68%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.06
Market Price avg.
$0.20
% From the Avg
-68%
Rachael Ray Nutrish Big Life Large Breed Hearty Beef 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 Rachael Ray Nutrish Big Life Large Breed Hearty Beef to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
27.78%
All Products avg.
30.12%
% From the Avg
-8%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
15.9%
% From the Avg
-16%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.56%
All Products avg.
5.45%
% From the Avg
+2%
DM Carb
Product info
53.33%
All Products avg.
47.65%
% From the Avg
+12%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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