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Ultimates vs The Honest Kitchen

Ultimates vs. The Honest Kitchen

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

Guaranteed Analysis: The Honest Kitchen vs. Ultimates

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.

Ultimates Dog Food vs. The Honest Kitchen Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodUltimatesThe Honest Kitchen
Crude Protein26.3%29.4%
Crude Fat14.9%15.7%
Crude Fiber5.7%6.3%

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 The Honest Kitchen. 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, Ultimates and The Honest Kitchen guarantee a similar amount of crude fiber.

Ultimates Pet Food Ingredients vs. The Honest Kitchen Pet Food Ingredients

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

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

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by The Honest Kitchen.

Dried Garlic

Product Safety: Recall History of Ultimates & The Honest Kitchen?

According to our records, Ultimates has never been recalled.

The Honest Kitchen has been recalled once.

  • Feb. 21, 2013: Salmonella

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Where To Buy Ultimates Pet Foods

You can purchase Ultimates pet foods from the following stores:


16 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy The Honest Kitchen Pet Foods

You can purchase The Honest Kitchen pet food products from these retailers:


86 Recipes In-Stock Today

23 Recipes In-Stock Today

45 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductUltimatesThe Honest Kitchen
Dry Dog Food13 Recipes8 Recipes
Wet Dog FoodNone10 Recipes
Dog Treats4 Treats20 Treats
Dry Cat FoodNone3 Recipes
Wet Cat FoodNone10 Recipes
Cat TreatsNone3 Treats

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