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Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

Manufacturer: Purina Pro Plan

Purina Pro Plan Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult Chicken & Rice
84.9Technical Score

The Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult (Purina Pro Plan) earned a technical score of 84.9/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (93 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (72 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 29.55% protein and 13.64% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult good?

Yes, it is a good option. Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 84.9/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 93) and ingredient purity (IPFI 72), with 29.55% protein and 13.64% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3823 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 140–162 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)93 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)72 / 100
Final Score84.9

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein29.55%
Fat13.64%

Composition and Energy

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

Nutritional composition of Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein26 %
Crude fat12 %
Crude fiber4.5 %
Moisture12 %
Metabolizable energy3823 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3823 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 Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dogEnergy requirementRecommended serving
5 kg318–368 kcal/day83–96 g/day
10 kg534–619 kcal/day140–162 g/day
20 kg898–1040 kcal/day235–272 g/day
30 kg1218–1410 kcal/day319–369 g/day
40 kg1511–1750 kcal/day395–458 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. 2Rice
  3. 3Corn Protein Meal
  4. 4Whole Grain Wheat
  5. 5Poultry By-Product Meal
  6. 6Whole Grain Corn
  7. 7Barley
  8. 8Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols
  9. 9Corn Germ Meal
  10. 10Fish Meal

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓natural preservatives
  • ✓EPA/DHA declared
  • ✓fish meal

Points of concern

  • ⚠corn and wheat present
  • ⚠grain splitting
  • ⚠poultry protein without named species
✓ Verified data

www.petsmart.com — guaranteed analysis, ingredients, calorie content read 2026-09-03 (purina.com blocked HTTP 403 on every attempt, including the domain root)

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Frequently asked questions about Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

What is the technical score of Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult?
Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult (Purina Pro Plan) scores 84.9/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (93 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (72 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult has 29.55% protein and 13.64% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult a good food for dogs?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult is "High Standard" (score 84.9/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, EPA/DHA declared. Points of concern: corn and wheat present, grain splitting. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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