Purina Beneful Originals Adult Dog Dry Food - Beef, With Vitamins, Potato Free
Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Beneful
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- Peas Moderate risk
Peas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list. - Menadione sodium bisulfite complex Moderate risk
A synthetic form of vitamin K (K3). EFSA concluded it is safe for dogs at the levels used in feed, but it is flagged as a precaution: it is a synthetic form not used in human supplements, and natural vitamin K1 is an alternative. - Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor. - Wheat Low risk
A cooked cereal grain that supplies energy. Wheat is one of the more commonly reported food allergens in dogs, though grain allergies overall are uncommon. - Soybean meal Low risk
Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas. - Corn gluten meal Low risk
The protein left after starch is removed from corn. It raises the protein number on the label cheaply, but plant protein is less complete than meat protein. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - Named meat first
First ingredient is beef.
Ingredients
Beef, Whole Grain Corn, Barley, Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Chicken By-product Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Oat Meal, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Glycerin, Potassium Chloride, Dried Spinach, Dried Peas, Dried Carrots, Annatto Color, Vegetable Juice (Color), MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Choline Chloride, Carmine, L-lysine Monohydrochloride
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 23% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 12% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
| Calcium (min) | 1% |
| Calories | 3,592 kcal/kg, 362 kcal/cup |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- Purina Beneful Originals Adult Dog Dry Food - Beef, With Vitamins, Potato Free UPC 017800184403
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