Rachael Ray Nutrish Little Bites Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Parent company
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Soybean Meal
- Fish Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 26%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 44%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 28.89%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 48.89%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 23.88%
Fat: 35.7%
Carb: 40.42%
Our Review
- None
- Expensive
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- 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 Little Bites Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe 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 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 third 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 fourth ingredient is Whole Corn.
The fifth ingredient is Grain Sorghum. Grain sorghum is a gluten-free grain from the sorghum plant. In pet food, grain sorghum can serve as a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Rachael Ray Nutrish Little Bites Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$1.77
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
-50%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.11
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-53%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.06
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-54%
Rachael Ray Nutrish Little Bites Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Rachael Ray Nutrish Little Bites Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
28.89%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-4%
DM Fat
Product info
17.78%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+11%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
48.89%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+2%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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