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Ultimates vs Blackwood

Ultimates vs. Blackwood

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Blackwood 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. Blackwood Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodUltimatesBlackwood
Crude Protein26.3%27.8%
Crude Fat14.9%15.3%
Crude Fiber5.7%4.1%

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, Ultimates and Blackwood guarantee a similar amount of crude protein.


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.

Ultimates and Blackwood both provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.


There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands.

Ultimates Pet Food Ingredients vs. Blackwood Pet Food Ingredients

Ultimates and Blackwood both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Pea Protein
Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

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

Beet Pulp

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

Canola Oil
Ground Corn
Tomato Pomace
Dried Tomato Pomace

Product Safety: Recall History of Ultimates & Blackwood?

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


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Where To Buy Ultimates Pet Foods

You can purchase Ultimates pet foods from the following stores:


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Where To Buy Blackwood Pet Foods

You can purchase Blackwood pet food products from these retailers:


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Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductUltimatesBlackwood
Dry Dog Food13 Recipes13 Recipes
Wet Dog FoodNone4 Recipes
Dog Treats4 Treats7 Treats
Dry Cat FoodNone9 Recipes
Wet Cat FoodNone4 Recipes
Cat TreatsNoneNone

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