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Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Beef

Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Beef
Company info
Company HQ
Meadville, Pennsylvania
Parent company
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition LLC
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.06
Primary proteins
  • Beef
  • Beef Meal
  • Soybean Meal
  • Corn Protein Concentrate

Ingredients

Beef, Beef Meal, Soybean Meal, Whole Corn, Grain Sorghum, Dried Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Corn Protein Concentrate, Brown Rice, Pea Starch, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Carrots, Malted Barley Flour, Inulin, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Citric Acid (preservative), Sodium Selenite, Annatto Extract (Color), Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Rosemary Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement.

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 39%
? 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 56%
? 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 85%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 87%
? 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 100%

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: 26%

Fat: 14%

Fiber: 4%

Moisture: 12%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 44%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 29.55%

Fat: 15.91%

Fiber: 4.55%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 50%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 25%

Fat: 32.69%

Carb: 42.31%

Our Review

Pros
  • None
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes

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.

Rachael Ray Nutrish - Wet food for cats (06/04/2015) -+
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 Real 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 Beef Meal. Beef meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef meal can serve as a protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids.

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 Real Beef, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$1.59

Market Price avg.

$3.56

% From the Avg

-55%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.10

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-56%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.06

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-57%

Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Beef 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 Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Beef to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

29.55%

All Products avg.

30.04%

% From the Avg

-2%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

15.91%

All Products avg.

16.01%

% From the Avg

-1%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

4.55%

All Products avg.

5.36%

% From the Avg

-15%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

47.71%

% From the Avg

+5%

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 dog foods.

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