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Cesar vs Ultimates

Cesar vs. Ultimates

In this comparison article for Cesar vs Ultimates, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Cesar and Ultimates, 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 Ultimates vs Cesar comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Cesar Review Page or Ultimates Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Ultimates vs. Cesar

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.

Cesar Dog Food vs. Ultimates Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodCesarUltimates
Crude Protein29.5%26.3%
Crude Fat14.2%14.9%
Crude Fiber5.1%5.7%

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.

According to our average data, Ultimates typically provides less protein than Cesar. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands.


Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Dietary fats serves a multitude of roles in the proper development and function of our canine companions. Here are some of the benefits (not exhaustive):

  • Help produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among other critical functions.
  • Aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
  • Improve skin and coat health
  • Improve the palatially of your dog's food

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.


As you can see, Cesar and Ultimates guarantee a similar amount of crude fiber.

Cesar Pet Food Ingredients vs. Ultimates Pet Food Ingredients

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

Wheat
Brewers Rice
Ground Wheat
Wheat Gluten
Animal Plasma
Caramel Color
Soybean Flour
Beef By-Products
Corn Gluten Meal
Meat By-Products
Pork By-Products
Whole Grain Corn
Meat And Bone Meal
Powdered Cellulose
Chicken By-Product Meal

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

Beet Pulp
Pea Protein
Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Cesar.

Red 3
Blue 2
Red 40
Yellow 5
Yellow 6
Added Color
Animal Fat (Preserved With Bha/Bht)
Animal Fat (Preserved With Bha And Citric Acid)

Product Safety: Recall History of Cesar & Ultimates?

Cesar has been recalled once.

  • Oct. 7, 2016: small pieces of plastic

According to our records, Ultimates has never been recalled.


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Where To Buy Cesar Pet Foods

You can purchase Cesar pet foods from the following stores:


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Where To Buy Ultimates Pet Foods

You can purchase Ultimates pet food products from these retailers:


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Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductCesarUltimates
Dry Dog Food3 Recipes13 Recipes
Wet Dog Food56 RecipesNone
Dog Treats8 Treats4 Treats
Dry Cat FoodNoneNone
Wet Cat FoodNoneNone
Cat TreatsNoneNone

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