Brand vs brand
Blue Buffalo vs Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
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Blue Buffalo
59.6
Avg score
190
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Adult High Protein Natural Salmon & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
83/100
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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
42.4
Avg score
39
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Neurocare Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
69/100
Side by side
Metric
Blue Buffalo
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Average score
59.6
42.4
Median score
59
44
Products scored
190
39
A-tier products
32
0
F-tier products
0
3
% with flagged ingredient
98%
95%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$3.76
$5.67
Green highlight indicates the better value for that metric.
Top 3 from Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Large Breed Adult High Protein Natural Salmon & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
$3.07/lbdryFair
83
Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Red Meat & Grains Rocky Mountain Recipe High-Protein Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
$3.21/lbdryFair
83
Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo High Protein Puppy Chicken Dry Dog Food, 20-lb bag
$2.95/lbdryFair
82
Top 3 from Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Neurocare Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
$5.96/lbdryFair
69
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Naturals Wet Dog Food, 13.4-oz, case of 12
$5.97/lbwetFair
62
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets JM Joint Mobility Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
$4.96/lbdryFair
61
How this comparison was generated
Both brands graded the same way. Always.
Same rubric, same nine components, same flagged ingredient list. No special treatment.
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