Gravy Train Gravy Train Beefy Classic

Gravy Train Beefy Classic

Gravy Train

#861 of 861 $0.05/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

Wondering how Gravy Train Beefy Classic fits your pet? GoodNom gives you personalized feeding amounts, allergen checks, and health signals.

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At a Glance

Better price than 100% of similar foods

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

More nutrients tested and listed than most

Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.

Soy Protein

Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
  • Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
  • Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
  • van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
Meat & Bone Meal

A generic rendered ingredient where the animal source isn't identified. It could... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000 (60% positive rate in top-3 MBM)
  • Shirley & Parsons 2001, Poultry Science (ash 9-63%, protein 38-67%)
  • FDA Warning Letters: Evanger's 2017, JBS Souderton 2019
Animal Fat

A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
  • AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
Animal Digest

A palatability enhancer made by hydrolyzing unspecified animal tissues into a li... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AAFCO Official Publication (digest definition)
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
Caramel Color

A cosmetic dye. Your pet doesn't care what color their food is. Some types of ca... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP TR-535 2007 (4-MEI carcinogenicity in mice)
  • IARC Monographs Vol. 101 (Group 2B, 4-MEI)
  • California Proposition 65 (4-MEI listed 2011)
  • EU Commission 2023 (E150b/c/d banned in pet food, phase-out by July 2025)
Artificial Flavors

Artificial flavors suggest the base ingredients may lack palatability on their o... See full analysis in the app.

Red 40

Red 40 (Allura Red AC) is an artificial dye with zero nutritional purpose, added... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • McCann et al. 2007, The Lancet
BHA

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
  • IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification
Yellow 6

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) is an artificial dye. Banned or requires warning labels... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Blue 2

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is an artificial dye. No nutritional function.

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 18.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 96%
Fat (dry-matter) 8.9%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 94%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 90%
Moisture 10

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 100%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 3%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 98%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 97%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 99%
Ingredient Simplicity 21

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 42%
Omega-3 Source 0

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 76%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 47%

Full Ingredient List

Corn, Soybean Meal, Meat And Bone Meal, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Animal Digest, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose Gum, Wheat Flour, Caramel Color, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Natural And Artificial Beef Flavor, Red 40, Bha (Preservative), Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3350 kcal/kg Energy density
285 kcal/cup Per serving

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