Nutrena True Active 26/18

True Active 26/18

Nutrena

#630 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Under $0.20/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.

Better price than 97% of similar foods

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

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)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 28.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 49%
Fat (dry-matter) 20.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 10%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 68%
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 69%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 44%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 2

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 84%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 91%
Ingredient Simplicity 25

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 23%
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 26%
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 By-Product Meal, Whole Ground Corn, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Wheat, Whole Grain Sorghum, Soybean Meal, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (Source of DHA), Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Yeast Culture, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Sodium Selenite), L-Threonine, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Rosemary Extract, Products are made regionally and ingredients may vary, Always refer to the product tag, label or packaging for the most accurate and complete ingredients list

Calories

389 kcal/cup Per serving

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