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NutriSource vs. Health Extension

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Health Extension vs. NutriSource

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.

NutriSource Dog Food vs. Health Extension Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Crude Protein	28.9%	27.6%
Crude Fat	16.8%	16.5%
Crude Fiber	7.1%	5.1%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Crude Protein	43.4%	40.2%
Crude Fat	33.0%	28.0%
Crude Fiber	7.2%	6.7%

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.

As you can see, Health Extension and NutriSource guarantee a similar amount of crude protein. For wet dog foods, NutriSource typically provides a little more protein (about 3.13% more).

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Like protein, fats are an essential part of a dog's body. Fats are needed for the proper development and function of the canine body.

Health Extension and NutriSource both provide roughly the same amount of crude fat. For wet dog foods, NutriSource provides more fat (about 4.99% more).

If you look at the average percentages of crude fiber, you'll notice that NutriSource typically guarantees 2.02% more fiber. This is a fairly small difference between NutriSource and Health Extension, but still worth mentioning. For wet dog foods, NutriSource and Health Extension provide roughly the same amount of fiber.

NutriSource Cat Food vs. Health Extension Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Crude Protein	36.4%	38.6%
Crude Fat	17.9%	18.3%
Crude Fiber	7.8%	6.7%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Crude Protein	46.4%	54.6%
Crude Fat	31.4%	20.3%
Crude Fiber	5.2%	6.3%

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.

According to our data, Health Extension guarantees 2.22% more protein than NutriSource. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference. In addition, Health Extension wet cat foods also provide more protein than NutriSource wet foods.

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):

Help transport nutrients across cell membranes
Fats produce metabolites, which help control inflammation
Maintain healthy blood pressure
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Fats improve the taste/texture of food.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fat content of the two brands. For wet cat foods, NutriSource provides significantly more fat (about 11.11% more).

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

NutriSource Pet Food Ingredients vs. Health Extension Pet Food Ingredients

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

Garlic

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

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

White Rice

Brewers Rice

Dried Tomato Pomace

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Health Extension.

Liver

Beet Pulp

Tomato Pomace

Buffered Garlic

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

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

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Health Extension.

Added Color

Product Safety: Recall History of NutriSource & Health Extension?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of NutriSource or Health Extension pet food products.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Per Pound	$2.64	$2.99
Per Calorie	$0.0015	$0.0018

Dry Cat Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Per Pound	$3.25	$2.74
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0016

Wet Dog Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Per Pound	$3.21	$3.61
Per Calorie	$0.0061	$0.0084

Wet Cat Food	NutriSource	Health Extension
Per Pound	$6.39	$6.66
Per Calorie	$0.0119	$0.0138

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 NutriSource or Health Extension, 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 NutriSource or Health Extension will depend on your shopping habits.

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

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Where To Buy NutriSource Pet Foods

You can purchase NutriSource pet foods from the following stores:

75 Recipes In-Stock Today

30 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Health Extension Pet Foods

You can purchase Health Extension pet food products from these retailers:

44 Recipes In-Stock Today

38 Recipes In-Stock Today

3 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	NutriSource	Health Extension
Dry Dog Food	41 Recipes	15 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	13 Recipes	15 Recipes
Dog Treats	11 Treats	19 Treats
Dry Cat Food	8 Recipes	2 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	10 Recipes	13 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	2 Treats