Nutrisca vs. Whole Paws

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Whole Paws vs. Nutrisca

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.

Nutrisca Dog Food vs. Whole Paws Dog Food

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.

The table shows that Whole Paws provides far less protein than Nutrisca. The difference in protein content is roughly 4.30%. For wet dog foods, Nutrisca typically provides a little more protein (about 3.97% 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.

As you can see, Whole Paws and Nutrisca guarantee a similar amount of crude fat. With regards to wet dog food, Whole Paws and Nutrisca also provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.

Our analysis shows that Nutrisca guarantees 4.07% more fiber than Whole Paws dry dog food recipes. For wet dog foods, Whole Paws and Nutrisca provide roughly the same amount of fiber.

Nutrisca Cat Food vs. Whole Paws Cat Food

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.

There is a relatively large difference between the protein content of Nutrisca and Whole Paws. On average, Whole Paws dry cat food recipes contain 7.78% less protein than Nutrisca recipes. In addition, Nutrisca wet cat foods also provide more protein than Whole Paws 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.

Nutrisca and Whole Paws both provide roughly the same amount of crude fat. For wet cat foods, Whole Paws provides more fat (about 6.02% more).

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands. For wet cat foods, Nutrisca typically provides a little more fiber (about 3.21% more).

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Where To Buy Nutrisca Pet Foods

You can purchase Nutrisca pet foods from the following stores:

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Where To Buy Whole Paws Pet Foods

You can purchase Whole Paws pet food products from these retailers:

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