Brand vs brand
Natural Balance vs Pedigree
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
B
Natural Balance
61.1
Avg score
57
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Natural Balance Health Protection Puppy Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
80/100
D
Pedigree
27.3
Avg score
48
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
60/100
Side by side
Metric
Natural Balance
Pedigree
Average score
61.1
27.3
Median score
59
37
Products scored
57
48
A-tier products
8
0
F-tier products
0
18
% with flagged ingredient
98%
100%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$3.33
$1.21
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
79
Natural Balance
Natural Balance Health Protection Small Breed Adult Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
$3.33/lbdryFair
79
Top 3 from Pedigree
Pedigree
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
$16.97wetFair
60
Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts Variety Pack with Beef, Chicken & Filet Mignon Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 18
$15.97wetFair
53
Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy Chicken Favorites Variety Pack Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 30
$25.99wetFair
52
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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