CESAR Classic Loaf in Sauce Filet Mignon vs Purina Dog Chow High Protein Wet Dog Food with Real Chicken in Gravy
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The scores
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Pillar by pillar
Weighted pillar contributions from each product's stored score — nutritional adequacy, ingredient quality, additives & processing, transparency.
| Metric | Purina Dog Chow | CESAR |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional adequacy | 35 | 21 |
| Ingredient quality | 14 | 26 |
| Additives & processing | 20 | 18 |
| Transparency | 6 | 6 |
Guaranteed analysis
As printed on each label; dry-matter protein removes the moisture so wet and dry read on the same basis.
| Metric | Purina Dog Chow | CESAR |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5% | 1% |
| Moisture | 78% | 82% |
| Protein (dry-matter) | 50% | 50% |
First five ingredients
Purina Dog Chow
- Water
- chicken
- wheat gluten
- meat by-products
- liver
CESAR
- Beef
- Pork By-Products
- Chicken Liver
- Chicken Broth
- Water
Flags on the label
Purina Dog Chow
- Unnamed animal ingredient ("meat by-product")
CESAR
- No nutritional-adequacy statement
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