Purina ONE Natural High Protein True Instinct with Real Beef & Salmon

Natural High Protein True Instinct with Real Beef & Salmon

Purina ONE

#39 of 1163 $0.13/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

3 named protein sources in the top ingredients

Named proteins like "chicken" or "salmon" tell you exactly what your pet is eating. Vague labels like "meat meal" leave you guessing.

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.

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)
Split ingredient (corn)

Two forms of corn appear in the top 10 ingredients (Corn Germ Meal, Whole Grain... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 36.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 9%
Fat (dry-matter) 19.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 17%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 89%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

Top 9%
Nutrient Transparency 7.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 2%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 14%
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 1

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 79%
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 1

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 88%

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Chicken Meal, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Protein Meal, Soy Flour, Canola Meal, Corn Germ Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Glycerin, Beef Bone Broth, Salmon, Rice, Natural Flavor, Oat Meal, Soy Protein Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Juice (Color), Potassium Chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Choline Chloride

Calories

3936 kcal/kg Energy density
390 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Purina ONE meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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