What is the technical score of Purina Pro Plan Weight Management?

Purina Pro Plan Weight Management (Purina Pro Plan) scores 89/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (94 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (82 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 Weight Management have?

On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Pro Plan Weight Management has 30.68% protein and 10.23% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.

Is Purina Pro Plan Weight Management a good food for dogs?

Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Pro Plan Weight Management is "Superior Quality" (score 89/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, probiotics, fresh meat first ingredient. Points of concern: anonymous protein. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

Purina Pro Plan Weight Management

Name: Purina Pro Plan Weight Management
Brand: Purina Pro Plan

Manufacturer: Purina Pro Plan

89Technical Score

The Purina Pro Plan Weight Management (Purina Pro Plan) earned a technical score of 89/100 (rated 🌟 Superior Quality) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (94 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (82 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 30.68% protein and 10.23% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Purina Pro Plan Weight Management good?

Yes. Purina Pro Plan Weight Management is in the "Superior Quality" band of our review, with a technical score of 89/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 94) and ingredient purity (IPFI 82), with 30.68% protein and 10.23% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3578 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 149–173 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)94 / 100

IPFI (Ingredient Purity)82 / 100

Final Score89

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein30.68%

Fat10.23%

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 Weight Management (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
Nutrient	Value
Crude protein	27 %
Crude fat	9 %
Crude fiber	5.5 %
Moisture	12 %
Metabolizable energy	3578 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3578 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 Weight Management by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dog	Energy requirement	Recommended serving
5 kg	318–368 kcal/day	89–103 g/day
10 kg	534–619 kcal/day	149–173 g/day
20 kg	898–1040 kcal/day	251–291 g/day
30 kg	1218–1410 kcal/day	340–394 g/day
40 kg	1511–1750 kcal/day	422–489 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

1Chicken
2rice
3whole grain corn
4poultry by-product meal
5corn germ meal
6soybean meal
7whole grain wheat
8corn protein meal
9wheat flour
10beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols

What we like

✓natural preservatives
✓probiotics
✓fresh meat first ingredient

Points of concern

⚠anonymous protein

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Feeding TrialsAAFCO feeding trial declared: +5 pts (Gold level)

✓ Verified data

shop.purina.com — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about Purina Pro Plan Weight Management

What is the technical score of Purina Pro Plan Weight Management?: Purina Pro Plan Weight Management (Purina Pro Plan) scores 89/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (94 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (82 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 Weight Management have?: On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Pro Plan Weight Management has 30.68% protein and 10.23% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Purina Pro Plan Weight Management a good food for dogs?: Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Pro Plan Weight Management is "Superior Quality" (score 89/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, probiotics, fresh meat first ingredient. Points of concern: anonymous protein. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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