Pedigree · 1,171 kcal/kg
Adult Chicken
36.4% protein on a dry-matter basis.
Part of the Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials line. On a dry-matter basis this recipe is 40.9% protein and 27.3% fat, at 1,186 kcal per kilogram (437 kcal per can). Its adequacy statement says the recipe is formulated to meet an AAFCO nutrient profile.
Composition as sold · 0–100% of the food by weight
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter | g / 1,000 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (guaranteed min) | 9% | 40.9% | 75.9g |
| Crude fat (guaranteed min) | 6% | 27.3% | 50.6g |
| Crude fibre (guaranteed max) | 1.5% | 6.8% | 12.6g |
| Moisture (guaranteed max) | 78% | — | — |
| Carbohydrate (estimated) | ~3% | ~13.6% | ~25.3g |
Ingredients are listed by weight before cooking, so the first few describe most of what the recipe is made of — and nothing about the quality of any of them.
Chicken · water · liver · meat by-products · rice · fish · guar gum · MINERALS [potassium chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite]
First 8 of the published list, in the manufacturer's order. The full list is on Purina Pro Plan's product page ↗ .
“Pro Plan Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Entrée is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.”
Quoted verbatim from Purina Pro Plan's published label data, and not scored.
The two wordings are different claims. Formulated to meet means the recipe was matched to an AAFCO nutrient profile on paper. Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate means the finished food was fed to dogs under a defined protocol — a minimum of eight dogs over twenty-six weeks. Both are legal standards of adequacy; only one involved dogs, and neither is a statement about ingredient quality. We quote whichever appears verbatim, and weight it in the score above: 20 points for a feeding trial, 12 for a formulation claim.
The feeding calculator turns this food's published calorie density into a daily portion for a given weight. The cost tool converts whatever you actually pay into a cost per 1,000 kcal, which is the only way to compare a subscription box against a bag.
Same format, nearest protein on a dry-matter basis. One food per brand, and this recipe's own brand is held back so the comparison actually crosses a brand line.
Pedigree · 1,171 kcal/kg
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29.5% protein on a dry-matter basis.
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29.5% protein on a dry-matter basis.
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30.7% protein on a dry-matter basis.
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29.5% protein on a dry-matter basis.
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