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Halo vs. Farmina

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Farmina vs. Halo

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.

Halo Dog Food vs. Farmina Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Halo	Farmina
Crude Protein	28.1%	33.2%
Crude Fat	15.9%	18.1%
Crude Fiber	5.8%	3.3%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Halo	Farmina
Crude Protein	44.0%	51.2%
Crude Fat	30.3%	23.3%
Crude Fiber	7.9%	4.2%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Dogs require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Twelve of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining ten are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these ten essential amino acids.

There is a relatively large difference between the protein content of Farmina and Halo. On average, Halo dry dog food recipes contain 5.05% less protein than Farmina recipes. In addition, Farmina wet dog foods also provide more protein than Halo wet foods.

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 small difference between the fat content of Farmina and Halo. We can see that Farmina guarantees about 2.29% more fat than Halo. In addition, Halo wet dog foods also provide more fat than Farmina wet foods.

According to our average data, Farmina typically provides less fiber than Halo. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. In addition, Halo wet dog foods also provide more fiber than Farmina wet foods.

Halo Cat Food vs. Farmina Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Halo	Farmina
Crude Protein	35.4%	43.9%
Crude Fat	16.3%	18.3%
Crude Fiber	5.6%	3.4%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Halo	Farmina
Crude Protein	49.2%	54.3%
Crude Fat	31.6%	22.0%
Crude Fiber	6.8%	4.0%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Cats require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Eleven of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining eleven are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these eleven essential amino acids.

The comparison table above shows that Farmina dry cat foods provide significantly more protein than Halo. More specifically, Farmina guarantees at least 8.53% more protein. For wet cat foods, Farmina provides more protein (about 5.12% 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.

If you look at the average percentages of crude fat, you'll notice that Farmina typically guarantees 2.03% more fat. This is a fairly small difference between Farmina and Halo, but still worth mentioning. In addition, Halo wet cat foods also provide more fat than Farmina wet foods.

According to our data, Halo guarantees 2.14% more fiber than Farmina. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference. In addition, Halo wet cat foods also provide more fiber than Farmina wet foods.

Halo Pet Food Ingredients vs. Farmina Pet Food Ingredients

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

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

Soybean Protein Concentrate

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

Corn Gluten

Corn Gluten Meal

Powdered Cellulose

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 Farmina.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Halo & Farmina?

Halo has been recalled once.

Oct. 26, 2015: Mold

According to our records, Farmina has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Halo	Farmina
Per Pound	$4.23	$4.53
Per Calorie	$0.0026	$0.0025

Dry Cat Food	Halo	Farmina
Per Pound	$5.23	$6.12
Per Calorie	$0.0031	$0.0033

Wet Dog Food	Halo	Farmina
Per Pound	$5.46	$9.97
Per Calorie	$0.0107	$0.0196

Wet Cat Food	Halo	Farmina
Per Pound	$7.46	$13.09
Per Calorie	$0.0149	$0.0258

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 Halo or Farmina, 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 Halo or Farmina will depend on your shopping habits.

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

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Where To Buy Halo Pet Foods

You can purchase Halo pet foods from the following stores:

44 Recipes In-Stock Today

24 Recipes In-Stock Today

45 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Farmina Pet Foods

You can purchase Farmina pet food products from these retailers:

52 Recipes In-Stock Today

21 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Halo	Farmina
Dry Dog Food	15 Recipes	58 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	14 Recipes	26 Recipes
Dog Treats	5 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	11 Recipes	24 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	23 Recipes	25 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None