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Nutro · Dry dog food · Captured May 5, 2026
Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Public-beta scorecard with official Nutro product identity/top-five ingredient support and Chewy-controlled 36 lb ingredients, GA, calories, and price. Watch-outs are retailer-controlled nutrition fields, stale/conflicting Petco label text, partial Brand Trust, exact package AAFCO-text gap, warning-letter export gap, and refreshable price.
Adult maintenanceKibblePartially verified
Strengths
- Low sensitivity risk 9.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
- Sensitivity Risk 9.0 / 10Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
- Ingredient Clarity 7.0 / 10Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.
Watch-outs
- Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids chicken, egg, peas. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
- Value 2.0 / 10Cost per 1,000 kcal is above the category median. Cheaper options exist with comparable nutrition.
- Nutrition Fit 5.0 / 10AAFCO adequacy, dry-matter protein, or feeding-trial evidence is partial.
Data status
Partially verified
Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.
- Captured
- May 5, 2026
Why partial?
Source caveats on this scorecard.
These notes explain what the current sources can and cannot support. Missing or unresolved evidence is not scored as a product defect.
A retailer source disagrees with a stronger or fresher source. PetScored keeps the conflict visible and does not use the weaker retailer record as controlling evidence.
The page can show AAFCO context, but the exact adequacy statement from stable package or manufacturer text has not been captured yet.
Brand-level recall or enforcement history is shown as context after source matching and manual disposition. It is not treated as a defect in this product unless the source match is product- or SKU-relevant.
The current warning-letter table may have been checked, but full export or archive coverage is still incomplete. Unknown status stays unknown, not false.
Launch readiness
Ready for public beta.
Public copy QA passed for beta. This is still partial-source data, so unresolved Brand Trust and warning-letter gates remain visible.
Promote to public beta with Chewy-controlled nutrition and price fields, stale/conflicting Petco label caveat, exact package AAFCO-text gap, partial Brand Trust, warning-letter full-export gap, and price freshness visible; do not mark verified.
- Lane
- Public beta
- Packet
- ready for public beta
- Product source
- partially verified
ManufacturercapturedRetailercapturedIngredientscapturedGAcapturedAAFCOpartialBrand TrustpartialRecallmanual reviewWarningpartialScorecaptured
Brand Trust scoring
Brand Trust source capture is in progress.
Captured Brand Trust signals are shown for auditability, but they do not affect the product score until the record is verified.
- Record status
- partially verified
- Score path
- Seed score still in use
- Unknown signals
- 10
- Conflicts
- 0
- Brand sources
- 4
What we know
Captured from source records.
- Official Nutro page supports recipe identity, 5/13/22/30/36 lb sizes, and current top-five ingredient positioning: chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, and oatmeal.
- Chewy source supports the 36 lb package, $89.99 buy-once price, in-stock status, ingredients, 24% protein, 14% fat, 3.5% fiber, 10% moisture, calcium, phosphorus, 3631 kcal/kg, and 357 kcal/cup.
- Petco source supports a Nutro Chicken & Brown Rice 13 lb retailer page and Petco's third-party-product-information disclaimer, but its ingredient order/protein values conflict with the current official top-five and Chewy record.
- Mars Petcare page supports Nutro parent-brand context.
- FDA recall archive matching found no Nutro-relevant recalls inside the five-year window after manual disposition.
Still unresolved
Not product defects.
- Retailer label text controls ingredients, guaranteed analysis, calories, availability, and price for beta.
- Nutro.com nutrition and ingredient panels are image-based in accessible capture; package/OCR still needed.
- Exact package AAFCO adequacy statement text was not captured as stable manufacturer/package text.
- Petco retailer label text appears stale or conflicting and is not controlling for normalized fields.
- Brand Trust signal record is partially verified, not complete.
- Full FDA warning-letter export coverage remains blocked by FDA export limitations.
- Retail price can change and should be refreshed before public launch.
- Historical 2009 Nutro cat-food recall context is disclosed at brand level; no-Class-I-ever status remains unknown.
Buyer read
What should you take away?
Needs a closer source and label read.
For Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, the main watch-outs are: this source record has not captured a verified AAFCO adequacy statement yet; the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.
5.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
6.5
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
7.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
9.0
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
2.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.
Score math
How PetScored got there.
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Score math
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Nutrition Fit5.030% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
AAFCO statement matches declared life stageThe adequacy statement is marked pending verification, so it earns no points yet.
AAFCO adequacy statement pending package capture; exact adult-maintenance adequacy wording was not captured from stable manufacturer or package text.0.0AFeeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
AAFCO adequacy statement pending package capture; exact adult-maintenance adequacy wording was not captured from stable manufacturer or package text.0.0AProtein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 18-35%.
26.7%+2.0AFat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 5.5-20%.
15.6%+2.0ACalcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0BCalorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
357 kcal/cup+1.0ALarge-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0ABrand Trust6.525% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)14 context item(s)seed in use
Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.
Brand Trust signal record pending verificationBrand Trust requires source-backed evidence for nutrition staff, manufacturing, recalls, research, and transparency. The seed score remains visible until those signals are verified.
partially_verified; 4 source(s) capturedcontextSeedNamed qualified nutritionistA publicly named qualified nutritionist earns Brand Trust credit when the source record verifies it. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAOwns primary manufacturing facilitiesOwnership or direct operation of primary manufacturing earns credit when verified from brand or facility sources. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACurrent feeding-trial evidenceCurrent AAFCO feeding-trial evidence earns Brand Trust credit when it is tied to the product or line. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAPublishes peer-reviewed researchPeer-reviewed product or nutrition research earns credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAComplete nutrient analysis availableComplete nutrient analysis availability earns credit when source-backed. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextANo FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records.
verified_truecontextANo FDA Class I recall everClass I recall history must be source-matched before credit is awarded. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACountry-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextBSame ownership for 10+ yearsOwnership stability earns limited heuristic credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextCActive FDA warning letterActive FDA warning letters reduce Brand Trust when verified and relevant. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACannot identify qualified nutritionistIf research cannot identify a qualified nutritionist anywhere, Brand Trust is reduced. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAUnknown Brand Trust signalsUnknown Brand Trust signals are shown as research debt. They do not change the score until source verification is complete.
10 unresolved signal(s)contextSeedBrand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
6.5 / 10+6.5SeedSource confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeedIngredient Clarity7.015% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.
Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
chicken | chicken meal | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)+3.0BFat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)+2.0BGrain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
brown rice | barley | oatmeal | brewers rice+1.0BPreservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | citric acid (preservative) | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | rosemary extract.+1.0ACountry of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CManufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CCo-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CIngredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
rice: brown rice | brewers rice0.0CSensitivity Risk9.015% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0ABeef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
chicken | chicken meal | brown rice | barley | oatmeal0.0ADairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
chicken | chicken meal | brown rice | barley | oatmeal | brewers rice | peas | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | dried plain beet pulp | natural flavors | potassium chloride | flaxseed | salt | choline chloride | dl-methionine | chia seed | dried coconut | dried tomato pomace | dried egg product | dried pumpkin | dried kale | dried spinach | citric acid (preservative) | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | vitamin e supplement | l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c) | ferrous sulfate | zinc oxide | sodium selenite | d-calcium pantothenate | manganese sulfate | copper sulfate | biotin | thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1) | vitamin b12 supplement | vitamin a supplement | niacin supplement | riboflavin supplement (vitamin b2) | pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6) | vitamin d3 supplement | potassium iodide | manganous oxide | folic acid | rosemary extract.0.0AChicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.
chicken | chicken meal | brown rice | barley | oatmeal-1.0AWheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
chicken | chicken meal | brown rice | barley | oatmeal0.0ALamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
chicken | chicken meal | brown rice | barley | oatmeal0.0AMultiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.
1 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected0.0BHydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.
not detected0.0ASingle novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.
not detected0.0BValue2.015% of total score
3 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)
Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.
Package weight parsedPackage weight is parsed from the product fixture so price can be normalized before scoring.
16.33 kgcontextCCost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 1.52contextCCategory relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
152% of Mass premium dry median+2.0CNutrition Fit value capA low Nutrition Fit score caps Value so a cheap food is not over-rewarded when core nutrition evidence is weak.
Nutrition Fit 5.00.0CBrand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 6.50.0CIngredients
Parsed label
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract.
Sensitivity flags
May matter for individual dogs
chickeneggpeasnatural flavor
Source record
Confidence is visible by design.
Official Nutro identity/top-five ingredient page, Chewy 36 lb label/price record, Petco stale/conflicting label context, Mars parent-brand context, and FDA source targets are captured. This packet is beta-ready with retailer-controlled nutrition fields and exact package AAFCO text gap visible.
- Captured
- May 5, 2026
- Confidence
- Partially verified
- Sources
- Nutro Natural Choice official product pagemanufacturer · captured 2026-05-05Chewy Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice 36 lb product pageretailer · captured 2026-05-05Petco Nutro Chicken & Brown Rice 13 lb product pageretailer · captured 2026-05-05Mars Petcare / Nutro brand contextbrand · captured 2026-05-05FDA Animal & Veterinary Recalls & Withdrawalsregulatory · captured 2026-05-05FDA Warning Letters current tableregulatory · captured 2026-05-05
- Evidence notes
- Nutro Natural Choice official product pageOfficial page identifies the recipe, lists 5/13/22/30/36 lb sizes, and says the updated top five ingredients are chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, and oatmeal. Ingredient, GA, calorie, and feeding-guideline panels are image-based in the accessible capture.Chewy Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice 36 lb product pageChewy showed the 36 lb Chicken & Brown Rice bag at $89.99, in stock, with ingredients aligned to Nutro's official top-five, 3631 kcal/kg, 357 kcal/cup, 24% protein, 14% fat, 3.5% fiber, 10% moisture, calcium, and phosphorus. Treat price and retailer label text as refreshable.Petco Nutro Chicken & Brown Rice 13 lb product pagePetco showed a 13 lb Nutro Chicken & Brown Rice page at $37.98 and states product information is provided by manufacturers, suppliers, and third parties and is not independently verified by Petco. Its ingredient order and 22% protein value conflict with Nutro's current top-five positioning and Chewy's current 36 lb record, so it is retained as stale/conflict context only.Mars Petcare / Nutro brand contextMars brand page supports Nutro as a Mars Petcare brand and broad Mars Petcare nutrition positioning, but does not close Nutro recipe-specific nutrition staff, manufacturing, feeding-trial, research, or complete nutrient-analysis gates.FDA Animal & Veterinary Recalls & WithdrawalsFDA animal/veterinary recall table was current as of 04/22/2026 and official archive matching checked 6,582 rows. Manual disposition found one historical Nutro cat-food recall from 2009, no Nutro-relevant recall inside the five-year window, and one dismissed Natural Choice Distribution Company false positive.FDA Warning Letters current tableFDA warning-letter table was current as of 05/05/2026. Full warning-letter export/archive coverage remains unavailable.
- Adequacy
- AAFCO adequacy statement pending package capture; exact adult-maintenance adequacy wording was not captured from stable manufacturer or package text.
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FAQ
About Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
What is the PetScored rating for Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food?
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores 5.8 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Value. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.
Is Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, egg, peas, natural flavor. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.
Is Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food AAFCO complete and balanced?
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "AAFCO adequacy statement pending package capture; exact adult-maintenance adequacy wording was not captured from stable manufacturer or package text." This is an adult-maintenance statement — not adequate for puppies, growth, or pregnancy.
What life stage is Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food for?
Per the bag, Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is intended for Adult maintenance (format: Kibble). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $89.99 for a 36 lb bag bag, at 3631 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price — see the Value detail on the scorecard.