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NUTRO Natural Choice Adult

Manufacturer: NUTRO

NUTRO NUTRO Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice
86.1Technical Score

The NUTRO Natural Choice Adult (NUTRO) earned a technical score of 86.1/100 (rated 🌟 Superior Quality) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (93 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (75 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 26.67% protein and 15.56% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is NUTRO Natural Choice Adult good?

Yes. NUTRO Natural Choice Adult is in the "Superior Quality" band of our review, with a technical score of 86.1/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 93) and ingredient purity (IPFI 75), with 26.67% protein and 15.56% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3631 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 147–170 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)93 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)75 / 100
Final Score86.1

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein26.67%
Fat15.56%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of NUTRO Natural Choice Adult (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein24 %
Crude fat14 %
Crude fiber3.5 %
Moisture10 %
Metabolizable energy3631 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3631 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult dog per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of NUTRO Natural Choice Adult by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dogEnergy requirementRecommended serving
5 kg318–368 kcal/day87–101 g/day
10 kg534–619 kcal/day147–170 g/day
20 kg898–1040 kcal/day247–287 g/day
30 kg1218–1410 kcal/day335–388 g/day
40 kg1511–1750 kcal/day416–482 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Chicken Meal
  3. 3Brown Rice
  4. 4Barley
  5. 5Oatmeal
  6. 6Brewers Rice
  7. 7Peas
  8. 8Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
  9. 9Dried Plain Beet Pulp
  10. 10Natural Flavors

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
✓ Verified data

www.nutro.com (guaranteed analysis transcribed from the label image); ingredient list from the retailer (chewy.com) — nutro.com only publishes the ingredients as an image — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about NUTRO Natural Choice Adult

What is the technical score of NUTRO Natural Choice Adult?
NUTRO Natural Choice Adult (NUTRO) scores 86.1/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (93 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (75 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does NUTRO Natural Choice Adult have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), NUTRO Natural Choice Adult has 26.67% protein and 15.56% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is NUTRO Natural Choice Adult a good food for dogs?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, NUTRO Natural Choice Adult is "Superior Quality" (score 86.1/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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