PRODUCT LINE
NutriSource Element Series
RECIPES REVIEWED
5
AVG PROTEIN, DM
39.1%
AVG STARCH
27%
FDA RECALLS
1
DEEP DIVE
Inside The NutriSource Element Series Range
Protein runs higher than the average food we review (39.1% vs 31.9% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 27% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (91% across the site).
40% of recipes are grain-free.
NUTRITION
How The Range Measures Up
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 1,774 foods we review
Protein, dry matter
39%
38% to 42%
15%site avg 32%50%
Fat, dry matter
18%
18% to 20%
5%site avg 16%30%
Starch, as fed
27%
24% to 30%
10%site avg 34%60%
Kcal per cup
497
490 to 504
250site avg 390600
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
INGREDIENTS
What Goes In The Bowl
Fish
80%
43%
Turkey
80%
23%
Egg
80%
31%
Chicken
60%
58%
Pork
60%
10%
Duck
40%
8%
Beef
20%
14%
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
Ingredients Some Owners Avoid
By-products
0%
14%
Artificial colors
0%
2%
Chemical preservatives
0%
12%
Corn
0%
20%
Wheat
40%
15%
Soy
0%
11%
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
LIFE STAGE
- All Life Stages3
- Adult2
BREED SIZE
- All Breeds5
SPECIAL DIETS
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)2
RECALL HISTORY // NUTRISOURCE
1 FDA Recall On Record
OCT 12, 2021
ELEVATED LEVELS OF VITAMIN D
Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food
NO LONGER SOLD
1 Discontinued Recipe
We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.
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