Natural Balance Vegetarian Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Natural Balance Vegetarian Dry Dog Food are Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Pearled Barley, Peas, and Pea Protein. According to the guaranteed analysis, we calculated the starch ratio as 53.0%.
- protein
- fat
- fiber
- moisture
- ash, assumed
- starch, derived
Ingredient Wiki
Brown Rice
Rice with only the inedible outer hull removed, so the bran and germ stay on the grain.
Oatmeal
Oats that have been rolled or ground, used as a whole grain carbohydrate.
Pearled Barley
Barley polished to remove the hull and most of the bran layer, leaving a pale, quick-cooking grain.
Peas
The seed of the pea plant, used whole, split or dried as a carbohydrate and plant protein source.
Pea Protein
The protein fraction separated out from peas after the starch and fiber have been removed.
Guaranteed
Analysis
As printed on the bag, measured “as fed”
- Calories
- 3,480 kcal/kg
- Crude Protein (min.)
- 18.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
- 8.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
- 5.0%
- Moisture (max.)
- 10.0%
- Starch ratio (calculated)
- 53.0%
365 kcal per cup.
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Full Ingredient
Declaration
Exactly as the bag prints it, heaviest first
Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Pearled Barley, Peas, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Tomato Pomace, Natural Vegetable Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Salt*The Salt Divider. Ingredients are listed heaviest first, and a dog food needs very little salt, so everything after this point is present in an even smaller amount., Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Flaxseed, Vitamins (Vitamine E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Parsley, Spinach, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Cranberries, L-Carnitine, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Rosemary Extract
Ingredients are listed heaviest first, and a dog food needs very little salt, so everything after the divider is present in an even smaller amount.
| NUTRIENT | AS FED | DRY M. | READING |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROTEIN | 18.0% | 20.0% | LOW |
| FAT | 8.0% | 8.9% | n/a |
| FIBER | 5.0% | 5.6% | n/a |
| CARB (EST.) | 53.0% | 58.9% | HIGH |
What a bag costs
| BAG | LOWEST PRICE | PER LB | WHERE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lb | $19.99 | $5.00 | CountryMax lowest of 5 stores |
| 12 lb | $47.98LIVE | $4.00 | Amazon lowest of 6 stores |
| 24 lb | $72.98 | $3.04 | CountryMax lowest of 6 stores |
Prices marked LIVE were read from the store on Oct 5. Others are from our check on Sep 27. Prices change often; the store’s price at checkout is the one that counts. We may earn a commission on some links.
Daily portion calculator
Calculated from the resting energy formula vets use and this food’s actual calorie density (365 kcal per cup). A starting point to adjust from, not a prescription.
2 FDA Recalls On Record
Correction to date codes in May 4 2012 Natural Balance recall Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
Certain dry dog and cat foods made at Diamond Gaston, SC plant Matched by brand. The notice lists the exact products and lots.
None in the last three years. Older events stay on the record. See the recall log
Other Flavors
Protein on a dry matter basis, read the same way.
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