Nature's Recipe Adult Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe

Adult Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe

Nature's Recipe

#434 of 1163 $0.07/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient ▾

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

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Simpler ingredient list than 85% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 24.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 85%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 74%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.0%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 49%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 57%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.1%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 44%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 17%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry 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 43%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 32%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 37%
Ingredient Simplicity 23

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 16%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 68%
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 39%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Canola Meal, Rice Bran, Brown Rice, Poultry Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Natural Flavor, Salt, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Dl-methionine, Vitamins (vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid (source Of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (used As A Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3480 kcal/kg Energy density
329 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $24.87

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