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Taste of the Wild Dog Food Review
Company HQ
Meta, Missouri
Parent company
Diamond Pet Foods, Inc.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Dry Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Wet Dog Food
Ratings
58%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 46%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 74%
? 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 26%
? 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 76%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 86%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 41%
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Some recipes contain plant-based protein
The brand has been previously recalled
Brand Overview
Taste of the Wild is a family-owned brand that produces all of its products in the USA. There are two product lines: Taste of the Wild and Prey, each with options for dogs and cats. Limited ingredient recipes are available and all formulas feature real meat or fish as the number one ingredient.
How Much Does Taste of the Wild Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared Taste of the Wild dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$3.06
$3.69
-17%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.18
$0.38
-52%
Price per day
$0.11
$0.23
-52%
Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Taste of the Wild Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$3.07
$3.84
-20%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.19
$0.23
-19%
Price per day
$0.11
$0.14
-21%
Taste of the Wild Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Taste of the Wild Wet Dog Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.23
$0.41
-44%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.98
$1.55
-37%
Price per day
$0.59
$0.93
-37%
Taste of the Wild Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Taste of the Wild Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Taste of the Wild dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Dry Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
32.08%
30.01%
+7%
DM Fat
17.78%
15.84%
+12%
DM Fiber
4.56%
5.49%
-17%
DM Carb
45.59%
47.75%
-5%
Dry Puppy Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
30.37%
32.35%
-6%
DM Fat
17.41%
17.94%
-3%
DM Fiber
5.56%
4.66%
+19%
DM Carb
46.67%
44.25%
+5%
Wet Dog Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
44.44%
42.89%
+4%
DM Fat
20.83%
22.28%
-7%
DM Fiber
5.56%
7.40%
-25%
DM Carb
29.17%
26.34%
+11%
All of Taste of the Wild dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Taste of the Wild Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Taste of the Wild is owned by Diamond Pet Foods, Inc..
Where is Taste of the Wild dog food made?
Taste of the Wild is manufactured in the United States .
Is Taste of the Wild AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Taste of the Wild recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Taste of the Wild dog food been recalled?
Taste of the Wild has been recalled 1 times in the years 2012.
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