Natural Balance Original Ultra Beef Recipe

Original Ultra Beef Recipe

Natural Balance

#453 of 861 $0.31/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Nutrition

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 73%
Fat (dry-matter) 22.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 42%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 50%
Moisture 78

Moisture

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

 Top 68%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 62%

Ingredients

Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 44%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 46%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 44%
Ingredient Simplicity 24

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 51%
Omega-3 Source 2

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 16%
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

Beef Broth, Beef, Potatoes, Beef Liver, Brown Rice, Carrots, Oat Bran, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Canola Oil, Salt, Agar-agar, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Dried Kelp, Natural Smoke Flavor, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Parsley, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Carbonate

Calories

1020 kcal/kg Energy density
376 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $47.76

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