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Solid Gold vs. NutriSource

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

Guaranteed Analysis: NutriSource vs. Solid Gold

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.

Solid Gold Dog Food vs. NutriSource Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Crude Protein	30.2%	28.9%
Crude Fat	14.7%	16.8%
Crude Fiber	5.5%	7.1%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Crude Protein	41.8%	43.4%
Crude Fat	24.8%	33.0%
Crude Fiber	6.2%	7.2%

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 insignificant difference between the crude protein content of the two brands. With regards to wet dog food, NutriSource and Solid Gold also provide roughly the same amount of crude protein.

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 NutriSource and Solid Gold. We can see that NutriSource guarantees about 2.07% more fat than Solid Gold. In addition, NutriSource wet dog foods also provide more fat than Solid Gold wet foods.

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

Solid Gold Cat Food vs. NutriSource Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Crude Protein	39.9%	36.4%
Crude Fat	17.2%	17.9%
Crude Fiber	5.6%	7.8%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Crude Protein	53.6%	46.4%
Crude Fat	15.7%	31.4%
Crude Fiber	6.1%	5.2%

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 average data, NutriSource typically provides less protein than Solid Gold. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. In addition, Solid Gold 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):

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.

As you can see, Solid Gold and NutriSource guarantee a similar amount of crude fat. For wet cat foods, NutriSource provides significantly more fat (about 15.66% more).

If you look at the average percentages of crude fiber, you'll notice that NutriSource typically guarantees 2.29% more fiber. This is a fairly small difference between NutriSource and Solid Gold, but still worth mentioning. For wet cat foods, Solid Gold and NutriSource provide roughly the same amount of fiber.

Solid Gold Pet Food Ingredients vs. NutriSource Pet Food Ingredients

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

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pea Protein

Dried Tomato Pomace

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Solid Gold.

Dried Garlic

Garlic Powder

Tomato Pomace

Vegetable Oil

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

Garlic

Brewers Rice

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

Solid Gold and NutriSource 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 Solid Gold.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Solid Gold & NutriSource?

Solid Gold has been recalled once.

May 8, 2012: Salmonella

According to our records, NutriSource has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Per Pound	$2.90	$2.64
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0015

Dry Cat Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Per Pound	$3.62	$3.25
Per Calorie	$0.0022	$0.0018

Wet Dog Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Per Pound	$4.35	$3.21
Per Calorie	$0.0095	$0.0061

Wet Cat Food	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Per Pound	$8.21	$6.39
Per Calorie	$0.0166	$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 Solid Gold 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 Solid Gold 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 Solid Gold and NutriSource. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Solid Gold Pet Foods

You can purchase Solid Gold pet foods from the following stores:

76 Recipes In-Stock Today

21 Recipes In-Stock Today

60 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	Solid Gold	NutriSource
Dry Dog Food	23 Recipes	41 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	13 Recipes	13 Recipes
Dog Treats	None	11 Treats
Dry Cat Food	8 Recipes	8 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	28 Recipes	10 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None