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Ultimates vs Under The Sun

Ultimates vs. Under The Sun

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

Guaranteed Analysis: Under The Sun 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. Under The Sun Dog Food

Dry Dog FoodUltimatesUnder The Sun
Crude Protein26.3%27.5%
Crude Fat14.9%12.1%
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.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude protein.


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, Under The Sun typically provides less fat than Ultimates. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands.


As you can see, Under The Sun and Ultimates guarantee a similar amount of crude fiber.

Ultimates Pet Food Ingredients vs. Under The Sun Pet Food Ingredients

Ultimates and Under The Sun both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Pea Protein

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

Beet Pulp
Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Under The Sun.

Canola Oil

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Under The Sun.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Ultimates & Under The Sun?

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

You can purchase Under The Sun pet food products from these retailers:


2 Recipes In-Stock Today

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Type Of Pet Foods Available

ProductUltimatesUnder The Sun
Dry Dog Food13 Recipes7 Recipes
Wet Dog FoodNone8 Recipes
Dog Treats4 TreatsNone
Dry Cat FoodNoneNone
Wet Cat FoodNone9 Recipes
Cat TreatsNoneNone

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