Purina Beneful Originals with Natural Salmon

Originals with Natural Salmon

Purina Beneful

#741 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.

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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)
Menadione (Vitamin K3) ▾

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
Protein source: Salmon ▾

Salmon is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrusi... 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) 14.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 60%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 57%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

 Top 9%
Nutrient Transparency 4.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 30%

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 28

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 33%
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

Salmon, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Barley, Chicken By-Product Meal, Oat Meal, Rice, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Protein Meal, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Glycerin, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Dried Green Beans, Dried Carrots, Annatto Color, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vegetable Juice (Color), 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], Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Carmine, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride

Calories

3658 kcal/kg Energy density
395 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

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