Purina Beneful Originals with Farm-Raised Chicken

Originals with Farm-Raised Chicken

Purina Beneful

#722 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.

Higher moisture for better hydration

Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.

Better price than 95% 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)
Corn Protein Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Protein source: Chicken

Chicken is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrus... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 26.1%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 76%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.6%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 67%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

Top 9%
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 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 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 32%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 91%
Ingredient Simplicity 26

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 27%
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 91%
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, Whole Grain Corn, Barley, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Oat Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Chicken By-product Meal, Rice, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Glycerin, Dried Carrots, Dried Tomatoes, Salt, Annatto Color, Potassium Chloride, Vegetable Juice (Color), Minerals [zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Choline Chloride, Carmine, L-lysine Monohydrochloride

Calories

3565 kcal/kg Energy density
360 kcal/cup Per serving

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