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Ultimates vs Taste of the Wild

Ultimates vs. Taste of the Wild

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Taste of the Wild 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. Taste of the Wild Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodUltimatesTaste of the Wild
Crude Protein26.3%32.0%
Crude Fat14.9%17.8%
Crude Fiber5.7%4.7%

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 large difference between the protein content of Taste of the Wild and Ultimates. On average, Ultimates dry dog food recipes contain 5.69% less protein than Taste of the Wild recipes.


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 Taste of the Wild and Ultimates. We can see that Taste of the Wild guarantees about 2.98% more fat than Ultimates.


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

Ultimates Pet Food Ingredients vs. Taste of the Wild Pet Food Ingredients

Ultimates and Taste of the Wild 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 Taste of the Wild.

Tomato Pomace

Product Safety: Recall History of Ultimates & Taste of the Wild?

According to our records, Ultimates has never been recalled.

Taste of the Wild has been recalled once.

  • May 5, 2012: 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 Taste of the Wild Pet Foods

You can purchase Taste of the Wild pet food products from these retailers:


19 Recipes In-Stock Today

27 Recipes In-Stock Today

18 Recipes In-Stock Today

23 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductUltimatesTaste of the Wild
Dry Dog Food13 Recipes16 Recipes
Wet Dog FoodNone5 Recipes
Dog Treats4 TreatsNone
Dry Cat FoodNone5 Recipes
Wet Cat FoodNone2 Recipes
Cat TreatsNoneNone

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