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Ultimates vs By Nature

Ultimates vs. By Nature

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

Guaranteed Analysis: By Nature 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. By Nature Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodUltimatesBy Nature
Crude Protein26.3%31.0%
Crude Fat14.9%18.1%
Crude Fiber5.7%4.6%

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.

Ultimates dry recipes contain 4.65% less protein than By Nature dry recipes. This difference in protein content is a notable difference between By Nature and Ultimates.


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

According to our average data, Ultimates typically provides less fat than By Nature. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands.


Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Ultimates Pet Food Ingredients vs. By Nature Pet Food Ingredients

Ultimates and By Nature 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 By Nature.

Rice Hulls
Tomato Pomace
Vegetable Oil

Product Safety: Recall History of Ultimates & By Nature?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of Ultimates or By Nature 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 By Nature Pet Foods

You can purchase By Nature pet food products from these retailers:


Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductUltimatesBy Nature
Dry Dog Food13 Recipes4 Recipes
Wet Dog FoodNoneNone
Dog Treats4 TreatsNone
Dry Cat FoodNone2 Recipes
Wet Cat FoodNoneNone
Cat TreatsNoneNone

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