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Halo vs. NutriSource

In this comparison article for Halo vs NutriSource, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Halo 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 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 NutriSource Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: NutriSource 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. NutriSource Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Halo	NutriSource
Crude Protein	28.1%	28.9%
Crude Fat	15.9%	16.8%
Crude Fiber	5.8%	7.1%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Halo	NutriSource
Crude Protein	44.0%	43.4%
Crude Fat	30.3%	33.0%
Crude Fiber	7.9%	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.

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

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

As you can see, Halo and NutriSource guarantee a similar amount of crude fat. For wet dog foods, NutriSource typically provides a little more fat (about 2.73% more).

Halo and NutriSource both provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. With regards to wet dog food, Halo and NutriSource also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Halo Cat Food vs. NutriSource Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Halo	NutriSource
Crude Protein	35.4%	36.4%
Crude Fat	16.3%	17.9%
Crude Fiber	5.6%	7.8%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Halo	NutriSource
Crude Protein	49.2%	46.4%
Crude Fat	31.6%	31.4%
Crude Fiber	6.8%	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.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude protein content of the two brands. For wet cat foods, Halo typically provides a little more protein (about 2.82% 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):

Aid in the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Improve the health of skin/coat
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Slow the development and spread of certain type of cancers.
Maintain healthy blood pressure

According to our average data, Halo typically provides less fiber than NutriSource. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. For wet cat foods, Halo and NutriSource provide roughly the same amount of fiber.

Halo Pet Food Ingredients vs. NutriSource Pet Food Ingredients

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

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

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

Soybean Protein Concentrate

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

Garlic

White Rice

Brewers Rice

Dried Tomato Pomace

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 NutriSource.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Halo & NutriSource?

Halo has been recalled once.

Oct. 26, 2015: Mold

According to our records, NutriSource has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Halo	NutriSource
Per Pound	$4.23	$2.64
Per Calorie	$0.0026	$0.0015

Dry Cat Food	Halo	NutriSource
Per Pound	$5.23	$3.25
Per Calorie	$0.0031	$0.0018

Wet Dog Food	Halo	NutriSource
Per Pound	$5.46	$3.21
Per Calorie	$0.0107	$0.0061

Wet Cat Food	Halo	NutriSource
Per Pound	$7.46	$6.39
Per Calorie	$0.0149	$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 Halo 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 Halo 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 Halo and NutriSource. 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 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	Halo	NutriSource
Dry Dog Food	15 Recipes	41 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	14 Recipes	13 Recipes
Dog Treats	5 Treats	11 Treats
Dry Cat Food	11 Recipes	8 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	23 Recipes	10 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None