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Taste of the Wild Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationMeta, Missouri us-flag

Parent company

Diamond Pet Foods, Inc.

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

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%
Pros
  • High protein content
  • 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 AvgMarket 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 AvgMarket 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 AvgMarket 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 AvgMarket 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 AvgMarket 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 AvgMarket 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 - Pet Food (05/05/2012) -+
Date:05/05/2012
Company Name:Diamond Pet Foods
Product Description:Pet Food
Recall Reason:Salmonella

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Taste of the Wild dog food?

Taste of the Wild is owned by Diamond Pet Foods, Inc..

faq-item-image Where is Taste of the Wild dog food made?

Taste of the Wild is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Taste of the Wild AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Taste of the Wild recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image 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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