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Purina Beneful

Beneful Originals with Real Beef

Kibble

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Purina Beneful Beneful Originals with Real Beef, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Fresh named meat
Made in United States
Size
13.60 kg
Food type
Kibble
Life stage
Adult
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Purina Beneful
Country
United States
Feed Wise Score
4.0out of 10
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Scores below 5.0, or the maker publishes no ingredient list. Additional precautions are recommended.

88%
Confidence
High confidence

Complete label, strong transparency and verified product information.

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Why It Scored 4.0

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality
2.3
Red Paw Alert
  • First ingredient: Beef
  • Contains fresh named meat
  • Contains rendered meals
  • Contains by-products
  • Contains fillers
Nutritional Quality
5.8
Use With Care
  • Extruded — high heat and pressure
  • 29% protein on a dry-matter basis
  • 3400 kcal per kg
  • 10% fat as fed
Transparency
5.0
Use With Care
  • Full ingredient list published
  • Guaranteed analysis on file
  • Nutritional adequacy statement provided
Sourcing & Certifications
3.5
Red Paw Alert
  • Country of manufacture: United States
  • Protein sources: beef, poultry by-product meal
  • Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement, AAFCO feeding trial
Processing
4.0
Red Paw Alert
  • Extruded — high heat and pressure
  • Method on file: extruded
  • Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

Ingredient quality or disclosure falls short of what we look for in this category.

Strengths
Fresh named meat in the recipe
Manufactured in United States
Nutritional adequacy statement published
Considerations
Contains rendered meals
Contains corn, wheat or soy
Feeding guidelines not published
Ideal for
Adults
Everyday feeding
Balanced diets
Adult maintenance

Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

    Ingredient Breakdown

    Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.

    Full ingredient list

    Beef, Whole Grain Corn, Barley, Rice Flour, Whole Grain Wheat

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    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    25%
    29% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    10%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    3.5%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    14%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Calcium
    1%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    0.9%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    3400
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

    AAFCO adult maintenance.

    Transparency Score

    5.0 / 10
    Complete ingredient list
    Nutritional analysis provided
    Feeding guidelines provided
    Country of origin disclosed
    Nutritional adequacy statement
    Certifications on record
    Product imagery on file
    Pack size and format recorded

    Certifications & Claims

    Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim
    AAFCO feeding trial
    Manufacturer claim

    Label flags

    Contains by-products
    Artificial colours
    Contains corn
    Contains wheat
    Contains soy
    Rendered meals
    Contains fillers

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