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Canidae vs. NutriSource

In this comparison article for Canidae vs NutriSource, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Canidae and NutriSource, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this NutriSource vs Canidae comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Canidae Review Page or NutriSource Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: NutriSource vs. Canidae

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Canidae Dog Food vs. NutriSource Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Crude Protein	29.2%	28.9%
Crude Fat	15.2%	16.8%
Crude Fiber	5.3%	7.1%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Crude Protein	39.6%	43.4%
Crude Fat	23.7%	33.0%
Crude Fiber	7.1%	7.2%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

NutriSource and Canidae both provide roughly the same amount of crude protein. For wet dog foods, NutriSource typically provides a little more protein (about 3.79% more).

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fat content of the two brands. For wet dog foods, NutriSource provides significantly more fat (about 9.37% more).

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. With regards to wet dog food, NutriSource and Canidae also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Canidae Cat Food vs. NutriSource Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Crude Protein	36.1%	36.4%
Crude Fat	16.5%	17.9%
Crude Fiber	4.4%	7.8%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Crude Protein	48.8%	46.4%
Crude Fat	19.8%	31.4%
Crude Fiber	7.6%	5.2%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

As you can see, Canidae and NutriSource guarantee a similar amount of crude protein. For wet cat foods, Canidae typically provides a little more protein (about 2.49% more).

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

According to our data, NutriSource guarantees 3.41% more fiber than Canidae. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference. In addition, Canidae wet cat foods also provide more fiber than NutriSource wet foods.

Canidae Pet Food Ingredients vs. NutriSource Pet Food Ingredients

Canidae and NutriSource both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pea Protein

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Canidae.

Iron Oxide

Caramel Color

Garlic Powder

Powdered Cellulose

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by NutriSource.

Garlic

Brewers Rice

Dried Tomato Pomace

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Canidae and NutriSource both use the following harmful ingredients in many of their products:

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Canidae & NutriSource?

Canidae has been recalled once.

May 5, 2012: Salmonella

According to our records, NutriSource has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Per Pound	$2.94	$2.64
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0015

Dry Cat Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Per Pound	$3.19	$3.25
Per Calorie	$0.0020	$0.0018

Wet Dog Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Per Pound	$5.69	$3.21
Per Calorie	$0.0117	$0.0061

Wet Cat Food	Canidae	NutriSource
Per Pound	$8.29	$6.39
Per Calorie	$0.0250	$0.0119

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding Canidae or NutriSource, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for Canidae or NutriSource will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for Canidae and NutriSource. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Canidae Pet Foods

You can purchase Canidae pet foods from the following stores:

55 Recipes In-Stock Today

43 Recipes In-Stock Today

38 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy NutriSource Pet Foods

You can purchase NutriSource pet food products from these retailers:

75 Recipes In-Stock Today

30 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Canidae	NutriSource
Dry Dog Food	42 Recipes	41 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	15 Recipes	13 Recipes
Dog Treats	12 Treats	11 Treats
Dry Cat Food	13 Recipes	8 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	23 Recipes	10 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None