Brand vs brand
Natural Balance vs Pedigree
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
C
Natural Balance
59.5
Avg score
56
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Natural Balance Health Protection Puppy Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
80/100
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Pedigree
22.6
Avg score
48
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
47/100
Side by side
Metric
Natural Balance
Pedigree
Average score
59.5
22.6
Median score
59
31.5
Products scored
56
48
A-tier products
7
0
F-tier products
0
19
% with flagged ingredient
98%
100%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$4.00
$2.01
Green highlight indicates the better value for that metric.
Top 3 from Natural Balance
Natural Balance
Natural Balance Health Protection Puppy Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
$3.33/lbdryFair
80
Natural Balance
Natural Balance Health Protection Adult Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
$2.29/lbdryFair
78
Natural Balance
Natural Balance Health Protection Small Breed Adult Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
$3.33/lbdryFair
78
Top 3 from Pedigree
Pedigree
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
$4.31/lbwetFair
47
Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts Variety Pack with Beef, Chicken & Filet Mignon Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 18
$4.06/lbwetFair
39
Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy Chicken, Bacon, & Cheese Flavors Adult Soft Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 16
$4.98/lbwetFair
39
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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