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4Health
$0.84 / 1,000 kcal · 40% below median
All-life-stages certification and a surprisingly strong ingredient panel stand out for the price. This is one of the better values among grain-inclusive mainstream kibbles.
9Lives
$0.73 / 1,000 kcal · 19% below median
A budget maintenance kibble with guaranteed taurine at 0.1 percent, built on corn, soybean meal, and unspecified meat and bone meal. BHA preservation and three artificial dyes are the kind of label choices our Ingredient Clarity dimension marks down.
Acana
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal · 13% above median
Strong named animal lineup with high dry-matter protein and a clear ingredient panel. Common-trigger ingredient stack is significant - not for dogs avoiding poultry, egg, fish, or pulses.
Acana
$2.44 / 1,000 kcal · 35% above median
A poultry-and-fish multi-protein recipe with named chicken, turkey, catfish, pollock, and trout up front. A heavy pulse stack (lentils, pinto beans, chickpeas) follows; premium price.
Acana
$3.08 / 1,000 kcal · 71% above median
The single-animal-source design and high dry-matter protein are clear strengths. The tradeoff is heavy legume use and a very high price for dry food.
Acana
$2.69 / 1,000 kcal · 50% above median
A fish-forward, very high-protein recipe with five named fish in the top ingredients. A heavy pulse stack (lentils, pinto beans, chickpeas, peas) follows; priced at the premium end.
American Journey
$1.10 / 1,000 kcal · 39% below median
Strong protein sourcing and a competitive price make this one of the better-value boutique-style options. Several common triggers and legumes remain prominent.
Annamaet
$1.19 / 1,000 kcal · 34% below median
A well-regarded grain-inclusive formula with all-life-stages adequacy and clearly named ingredients. Pricing is premium, but the recipe is comparatively straightforward and avoids legumes.
Badlands Ranch
$14.69 / 1,000 kcal · 84% above median
A whole-animal, high-fat air-dried recipe with very high calorie density. The tradeoff, in our view, is a steep cost per calorie and a beef-and-salmon profile that is not low-allergen.
Beneful
$9.08 / 1,000 kcal · 263% above median
A single-serve beef stew tub with visible peas and carrots and beef named first, but wheat gluten, meat by-products, soy flour, and modified corn starch stack high on the panel. The per-calorie cost of single tubs runs expensive, which pulls the Value score down.
Beneful
$0.81 / 1,000 kcal · 19% below median
Named chicken is a plus, but the recipe quickly shifts to commodity grains and several common triggers. It offers decent protein for the price, though ingredient quality remains firmly budget-tier.
Beneful
$0.60 / 1,000 kcal · 40% below median
A budget multi-grain kibble with beef as the lead ingredient ahead of corn, wheat, and soybean meal. AAFCO-complete for adult maintenance and cheap per calorie, but the first-ten ingredients stack several of the most common dietary triggers.
Blue Buffalo
$1.98 / 1,000 kcal · 10% below median
Limited-ingredient-positioned dry food with salmon first, official product identity, and retailer-controlled GA/calorie fields. Watch-outs are formal AAFCO text not captured, pea-family ingredients, natural flavor, partial Brand Trust, and price freshness.
Blue Buffalo
$1.40 / 1,000 kcal · 22% below median
Source-backed adult maintenance kibble with named chicken sources and specific grains. Main watch-outs are chicken sensitivity, legumes on the label, natural flavor, vegetable juice color, and a Brand Trust record that still needs stronger primary evidence.
Blue Buffalo
$1.49 / 1,000 kcal · 17% below median
A grain-inclusive lamb recipe with named meats up front, though menhaden fish meal, peas, pea protein, and pea starch all contribute. Priced in the upper-mid tier.
Blue Buffalo
$1.92 / 1,000 kcal · 13% above median
Deboned chicken leads a recipe with no chicken by-product, corn, wheat, or soy, and taurine is declared. The high fiber maximum and stacked pea fractions are typical of indoor weight-control formulas and add some sensitivity complexity.
Blue Buffalo
$2.05 / 1,000 kcal
Excellent protein content and clearly declared taurine match the carnivore brief. The formula leans heavily on peas and stacks multiple poultry proteins, which raises sensitivity complexity.
Blue Buffalo
$1.54 / 1,000 kcal
A high-protein, meat-forward mainstream kibble (grain-inclusive) with strong calories per dollar. The tradeoff, in our view, is a long additive deck and multiple chicken forms stacked at the top.
Canidae
$1.06 / 1,000 kcal · 6% above median
Public-beta scorecard with official all-life-stages positioning and retailer-corroborated ingredients, GA, calories, and price. Watch-outs are chicken and multi-protein sensitivity exposure, retailer-controlled nutrition fields, partial Brand Trust, exact package AAFCO-text gap, warning-letter export gap, and refreshable price.
Canidae
$1.83 / 1,000 kcal
A concise fish-first formula designed for ingredient-sensitive dogs. The tradeoff is a notable reliance on peas and lentils high in the ingredient list.
Cat Chow
$0.77 / 1,000 kcal · 45% below median
A mass-market all-life-stages kibble led by chicken by-product meal and corn, with declared taurine at 0.15 percent. Protein is solid for the tier, but the grain and by-product base keeps Ingredient Clarity modest.
Cesar
$13.79 / 1,000 kcal · 451% above median
The single-serve format is convenient and the food is complete for adult maintenance. The formula is mostly water with several common triggers and a high cost per calorie.
Crave
$2.21 / 1,000 kcal · 11% above median
A high-protein grain-free recipe (40% crude protein) led by chicken and chicken meal with declared taurine. Pea protein, split peas, and potato protein carry the carbohydrate load and inflate the plant-protein contribution; fish meal adds a second common feline trigger.
Crave
$1.64 / 1,000 kcal · 9% below median
A high-protein grain-free recipe (34% crude protein) led by chicken, chicken meal, and pork meal, with split peas and lentils carrying the carbs. Strong protein figure for the tier; the pea-and-lentil base is the recipe's main tradeoff.
Diamond Naturals
$0.70 / 1,000 kcal · 50% below median
A value-priced all-life-stages kibble led by named chicken and chicken meal with whole grains and salmon oil for DHA. The price per calorie is among the lowest in the catalog; Diamond's manufacturing history (2005 and 2012 recalls) is the main reason Brand Trust isn't higher.
Diamond Naturals
$0.58 / 1,000 kcal · 59% below median
A budget-premium grain-inclusive formula led by named beef meal with sorghum and rice. Added glucosamine and probiotics; low cost per calorie.
Diamond Naturals
$0.74 / 1,000 kcal · 47% below median
A high-calorie, high-fat performance formula led by chicken meal and chicken. The 25 percent fat minimum and 4,107 kcal/kg are built for working dogs, not maintenance.
Diamond Naturals
$1.14 / 1,000 kcal · 18% below median
A budget-tier grain-free fish recipe led by whitefish and fish meal, with peas, lentils, and pea flour supplying plant protein. Low cost per calorie for a grain-free formula.
Diamond Naturals
$0.77 / 1,000 kcal · 45% below median
A cost-effective formula with clearly named ingredients and a reasonable nutrient profile. Several common triggers are present, but value is one of its strongest attributes.
Diamond Naturals
$0.76 / 1,000 kcal · 46% below median
A budget-premium large-breed formula led by named lamb meal and whole grains, with added glucosamine. Conventional composition at a low cost per calorie.
Diamond Naturals
$0.90 / 1,000 kcal · 36% below median
Budget-tier grain-free with named salmon protein and a transparent fish-and-legume base. Strong value per calorie. Fish + legume stack matters for sensitivity-aware dogs.
Dr. Elsey's
$5.57 / 1,000 kcal · 179% above median
An ultra-high-protein recipe (59% crude protein, positioned as ~95% animal-based) led by chicken with declared taurine and a notably short, low-carb label. The protein comes partly from processed sources (hydrolyzed pork, pork plasma, gelatin); the small 2 lb bag is expensive per calorie, which pulls Value down.
Dr. Marty
$16.34 / 1,000 kcal · 104% above median
Exceptionally protein- and fat-dense on a dry-matter basis, with a named-meat lineup. The tradeoffs, in our view, are a trigger-heavy first ten ingredients and a high cost per calorie.
Earthborn Holistic
$1.65 / 1,000 kcal · 8% below median
A fish-meal-based grain-free recipe with a heavy legume stack (peas, pea protein, pea starch) supplying plant protein. Several named fish sources; calorie-dense.
Earthborn Holistic
$1.30 / 1,000 kcal · 28% below median
Protein content is excellent and all-life-stages certification adds nutritional credibility. The formula is dense and ingredient-rich, but not ideal for dogs with common food sensitivities.
Eukanuba
$1.52 / 1,000 kcal · 9% above median
A mainstream large-breed formula led by chicken but heavy on corn, wheat, and sorghum, with chicken by-product meal and added joint support. Conventional composition at a mid-tier price.
Eukanuba
$1.51 / 1,000 kcal · 8% above median
Mass-premium kibble with named chicken sources and disclosed grain inclusions. Common-trigger density is substantial - not for dogs avoiding poultry, corn, wheat, or fish. Adult-maintenance AAFCO.
Eukanuba
$1.51 / 1,000 kcal · 8% above median
A calorie-dense performance formula with all-life-stages adequacy and strong protein levels. The tradeoff is a corn-inclusive recipe with several common protein triggers.
Fancy Feast
$10.77 / 1,000 kcal · 285% above median
A surprisingly efficient canned option with declared taurine and a simple ingredient panel led by chicken. Generic meat by-products and added fish keep it from reading cleaner.
Fancy Feast
$9.89 / 1,000 kcal · 724% above median
A budget pâté with salmon named first and taurine declared, useful as a high-moisture option. The label leans on liver and meat by-products, artificial color including Red 3, and sodium nitrite, which our Ingredient Clarity dimension marks down even as the protein source reads well.
Farmina N&D
$3.21 / 1,000 kcal · 78% above median
A high-protein adult recipe with named ancestral grains and a 90% animal-protein claim. The tradeoff, in our view, is boutique pricing and a broad trigger set (chicken, egg, herring, spelt) near the top of the deck.
Freshpet
$5.38 / 1,000 kcal · 10% below median
Fresh refrigerated chicken leads a short, recognizable panel and the recipe is all-life-stages adequate. The tradeoff, in our view, is high moisture, so calories per dollar run higher than kibble, plus peas and egg early in the deck for sensitive dogs.
Friskies
$4.85 / 1,000 kcal · 304% above median
Taurine declared and cost-per-calorie is unusually good for canned food. Ingredient quality is basic, with generic by-products and multiple unnamed animal inputs.
Fromm
$1.57 / 1,000 kcal · 13% below median
Family-owned Wisconsin manufacturer with grain-inclusive recipe and named protein sources. Moderate dry-matter protein with strong ingredient clarity. Watch for fish and poultry sensitivity overlap.
Fromm
$0.89 / 1,000 kcal · 51% below median
A grain-inclusive chicken recipe with named meat meals, menhaden fish meal, and a modest cheese and egg inclusion. Family-owned brand with a strong transparency record; value-priced for the tier.
Fromm
$1.63 / 1,000 kcal · 9% below median
A rich multi-protein formula with strong ingredient quality and family-owned manufacturing. The tradeoff is an extensive list of common dietary triggers packed into the first ten ingredients.
Fromm
$1.70 / 1,000 kcal · 5% below median
A grain-free red-meat blend (beef, pork, lamb) with peas, lentils, and chickpeas high on the panel. Includes cheese and egg; family-owned brand with a strong transparency record.
Gentle Giants
$0.99 / 1,000 kcal
A value-priced all-life-stages kibble with named grains and a low cost per calorie. The tradeoff, in our view, is modest protein and chicken meal rather than fresh meat as the first ingredient.
Halo
$3.37 / 1,000 kcal · 68% above median
An indoor healthy-weight recipe led by deboned chicken with declared taurine and whole-food inclusions like cranberries and probiotics. Sweet potatoes, peas, chickpeas, and lentils stack high, and the price per calorie is steep, which pulls Value down.
Hill's Prescription Diet
$3.59 / 1,000 kcal · 125% above median
Designed for gastrointestinal tolerance with moderate fat and highly digestible ingredients. The tradeoff is a heavily refined formula with several common allergens.
Hill's Prescription Diet
$4.75 / 1,000 kcal · 179% above median
A solid prescription dry food on paper: feeding-trial substantiated, adult maintenance adequacy, taurine declared. Like most vet diets, the weakest dimension is price rather than basic nutrition.
Hill's Prescription Diet
$2.49 / 1,000 kcal · 56% above median
A tightly controlled renal-support formula with reduced protein and phosphorus as its defining feature. Nutritionally purposeful, but built from highly refined ingredients at a premium price.
Hill's Prescription Diet
$5.94 / 1,000 kcal · 249% above median
Strong therapeutic transparency: feeding trials, calories, magnesium, and taurine all declared. The weak spot is value - a kidney diet price far above the premium dry benchmark.
Hill's Prescription Diet
$3.00 / 1,000 kcal · 88% above median
The exceptionally high fiber content is the central functional feature for weight and glucose management. Ingredient quality is secondary to the formula's therapeutic objective.
Hill's Science Diet
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal · 43% above median
Source-backed adult maintenance dry food with AAFCO feeding-test language and clear calorie data. Watch-outs are chicken and wheat sensitivity exposure plus a historical Hill’s canned-dog-food recall/warning-letter record that remains disclosed as brand-level regulatory history.
Hill's Science Diet
$11.21 / 1,000 kcal · 348% above median
A broadly accessible stew with recognizable ingredients and moderate caloric density. The tradeoff is that the adequacy statement is summarized rather than presented in full on some product pages.
Hill's Science Diet
$2.65 / 1,000 kcal · 56% above median
Strong label transparency on calories, taurine, and feeding-trial substantiation. Weak spot is value: it prices like a premium dry food while leaning on wheat and corn structure after chicken.
Hill's Science Diet
$1.22 / 1,000 kcal · 24% below median
A feeding-trial-substantiated large-breed maintenance kibble with chicken first and a grain-forward base (barley, brown rice, wheat, corn). Strong brand-trust record; the corn and soy fractions and a 20% protein floor are the tradeoffs.
Hill's Science Diet
$1.79 / 1,000 kcal · 79% above median
Source-backed adult maintenance kibble with AAFCO feeding-test language, official calorie data, and retailer package/GA capture. Watch-outs are chicken and egg exposure, pea ingredient presence, partial Brand Trust, price freshness, and Hill's historical canned-dog-food recall/warning-letter context.
Hill's Science Diet
$1.52 / 1,000 kcal
A clinically oriented formula with moderate calories and broad availability. The tradeoff is that brewers rice, rather than animal protein, leads the ingredient list.
Hill's Science Diet
$4.25 / 1,000 kcal · 166% above median
Purpose-built for calorie control and weight management with unusually low caloric density. The tradeoff is a fiber-heavy formula that uses cellulose and multiple grain ingredients.
I and Love and You
$10.41 / 1,000 kcal · 272% above median
A clean single-protein pâté: chicken, chicken broth, and chicken liver lead a short label with declared taurine and high moisture. One named animal protein keeps the trigger count low; salmon oil is the only secondary trigger and the price per calorie is premium-wet.
I and Love and You
$1.83 / 1,000 kcal · 8% above median
A grain-free all-life-stages kibble that stacks chicken, chicken meal, and turkey meal with declared taurine, priced unusually low for the format. Garbanzo beans and peas carry the carbohydrate load and the recipe layers several common feline triggers, but the named-meat lead and clean label score well.
Iams
$1.05 / 1,000 kcal · 25% below median
A straightforward large-breed formula with decent protein sourcing and moderate calories. Corn and by-product meal remain major contributors, which limits ingredient quality upside.
Iams
$0.91 / 1,000 kcal · 40% above median
Widely available adult maintenance kibble with official Iams package-art support for ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and calorie content. Main watch-outs are chicken, corn, egg, natural flavor, caramel color, and a Brand Trust record that remains partial.
Iams
$1.07 / 1,000 kcal · 24% below median
Excellent cost per calorie and a chicken-first formula with taurine declared. The official page did not expose a verbatim AAFCO statement; chicken by-product meal sits very high in the ingredient list.
Iams
$1.61 / 1,000 kcal · 15% above median
An indoor weight-and-hairball kibble with chicken first and declared taurine, but a corn-heavy base (corn grits, corn gluten meal, whole corn) plus chicken by-product meal, powdered cellulose, and caramel color keep Ingredient Clarity low. The high fiber maximum is typical of the hairball positioning.
Iams
$1.00 / 1,000 kcal · 28% below median
Named chicken leads the formula and calorie disclosure is clear, but the recipe still relies substantially on corn and by-product meal. The nutrition profile is solidly mainstream rather than specialized.
Inception
$1.34 / 1,000 kcal · 25% below median
All-life-stages certification and a simple grain-based formula are notable strengths. It avoids legumes but still includes multiple animal proteins that may not suit every dog.
Instinct
$1.33 / 1,000 kcal
A straightforward grain-inclusive formula with chicken listed first and fewer controversial fillers than many mainstream foods. The tradeoff is the presence of fish and egg, which can matter for sensitive dogs.
Instinct
$1.87 / 1,000 kcal
High protein, calorie-dense, and approved for all life stages, with chicken clearly anchoring the formula. The tradeoff is a top-ten ingredient list that includes peas and multiple animal proteins.
Instinct
$2.10 / 1,000 kcal
A raw-coated, grain-free kibble with chicken first and a 41 percent protein floor, taurine declared. The dense animal lineup is species-appropriate, but turkey, two fish sources, and peas stack several common triggers.
Jinx
$1.26 / 1,000 kcal · 21% below median
A named-animal-first kibble with real calorie data and solid value for a premium dry food. The tradeoff, in our view, is a crowded protein/allergen profile with chicken, turkey, and fish all present.
JustFoodForDogs
$19.66 / 1,000 kcal · 228% above median
A transparent fresh-food recipe with clearly named whole-food ingredients and veterinary formulation. The main downside is cost, which remains well above traditional diets.
JustFoodForDogs
$10.11 / 1,000 kcal · 68% above median
The ingredient list is refreshingly short and recognizable, with all-life-stages adequacy as a major plus. Cost is substantially higher than kibble, as expected for fresh food.
Kibbles 'n Bits
$0.47 / 1,000 kcal · 53% below median
Very inexpensive and widely available, but built around corn, soybean meal, and rendered meals rather than clearly named whole-food ingredients.
Kirkland Signature
$0.86 / 1,000 kcal · 14% below median
All-life-stages adequacy and fish-first formulation are positives, while peas and potatoes dominate much of the recipe. Relative to price, it offers unusually strong value.
Kirkland Signature
$0.61 / 1,000 kcal · 39% below median
An unusually strong ingredient panel for the price, with chicken and chicken meal leading the list. The main tradeoff is that availability is tied to Costco membership.
Made by Nacho
$21.39 / 1,000 kcal · 664% above median
A chicken-and-organ kitten pâté with declared taurine and high moisture. The tradeoff, in our view, is premium per-calorie pricing and salmon oil placing fish among the listed ingredients.
Made by Nacho
$2.64 / 1,000 kcal · 32% above median
A grain-friendly cat kibble that clears the higher all-life-stages protein bar and declares taurine. The tradeoff, in our view, is a chicken-meal-and-rice base with a plant-protein assist rather than an all-meat formula.
Meow Mix
$0.53 / 1,000 kcal · 41% below median
A grocery-aisle kibble built on ground corn, soybean meal, and poultry by-product meal, with taurine declared. The label leans on artificial dyes and an ethoxyquin-preserved fish meal, which raise clarity and source-confidence questions even though the protein figure looks adequate.
Merrick
$2.12 / 1,000 kcal · 18% above median
A grain-free fish recipe led by deboned salmon and salmon meal with whitefish meal adding marine protein. Peas and potato protein contribute; calorie-dense at a premium price.
Merrick
$2.56 / 1,000 kcal · 42% above median
Public-beta scorecard with official Merrick product page and nutrition PDF support for adult-maintenance AAFCO wording, ingredients, GA, and calories. Watch-outs are chicken sensitivity exposure, partial Brand Trust, historical Merrick treat recalls disclosed as brand-level context, warning-letter full-export gap, and refreshable retailer price.
Merrick
$2.15 / 1,000 kcal · 7% above median
A high-protein grain-free recipe (38% crude protein) with chicken and chicken meal first and declared taurine. Cassava root flour, potato protein, and pea fractions carry the carbohydrate base, and beef fat adds a second common feline trigger alongside chicken.
Merrick
$2.20 / 1,000 kcal · 22% above median
High protein and named animal ingredients are clear strengths, but peas and potatoes are prominent and the price sits well above category norms. It looks nutritionally robust, though not especially sensitivity-friendly.
Natural Balance
$2.64 / 1,000 kcal · 32% above median
A limited-ingredient grain-free recipe with a single named animal protein (chicken) up front and declared taurine, aimed at simpler diets. Peas, chickpeas, and lentils carry the carbohydrate load; the price per calorie runs high for the tier.
Natural Balance
$1.89 / 1,000 kcal · 14% below median
Manufacturer and retailer sources support salmon as the first ingredient, adult maintenance AAFCO language, calcium/phosphorus, and calorie data. Limited-ingredient marketing is not scored separately from the actual label, and the 2021 Natural Balance dry cat-food Salmonella recall is disclosed as brand-level regulatory history, not a defect in this scored dog food SKU.
Nature's Logic
$1.93 / 1,000 kcal · 7% above median
A unique formula that avoids synthetic vitamin premixes while maintaining very high protein and all-life-stages adequacy. The main tradeoff is premium pricing.
Nature's Recipe
$1.07 / 1,000 kcal · 33% below median
A grain-free kibble with chicken and chicken meal up front and declared taurine, leaning on garbanzo beans and peas for the carbohydrate base. A reasonable price per calorie for the format; the legume load is the main sensitivity consideration.
Nom Nom
$18.90 / 1,000 kcal · 215% above median
Fresh preparation and a concise ingredient list are the strongest attributes here. The tradeoff is a high moisture content and premium price compared with dry food.
Nulo
$2.40 / 1,000 kcal · 20% above median
A high-protein, low-glycemic-positioned recipe led by deboned chicken with declared taurine. Whole peas and lentils provide the carbohydrate base, and turkey plus cod add common triggers alongside the chicken.
Nutro
$2.55 / 1,000 kcal · 82% above median
A limited-ingredient grain-free lamb formula with a single named animal protein up front, paired with chickpeas, lentils, and potato. Low protein minimum for the category; priced high.
Nutro
$1.52 / 1,000 kcal · 52% above median
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.
Nutro
$1.75 / 1,000 kcal · 25% above median
Multiple named proteins improve the ingredient profile, though legumes still play a significant supporting role. The formula looks more premium on paper than many mainstream competitors, but pricing is steep for dry kibble.
Nutro
$1.53 / 1,000 kcal · 9% above median
The formula starts with named animal proteins and avoids vague meat terms, but peas appear prominently in the first ingredients. Price trends high relative to its fairly conventional nutrient profile.
Nutro
$1.98 / 1,000 kcal · 16% above median
Chicken and chicken meal lead a non-GMO-positioned indoor kibble with declared taurine. Pea and potato protein boost the protein figure with plant fractions, and soybean oil is the only soy derivative present.
Ollie
$7.87 / 1,000 kcal · 31% above median
DTC fresh-cooked food with simple named ingredients and AAFCO all-life-stages adequacy. High cost per calorie is the real tradeoff; premium positioning earns the price only if your dog's other dimensions need it.
Open Farm
$3.53 / 1,000 kcal · 76% above median
One of the most transparent sourcing stories in the tier, with humanely raised turkey and chicken named first and traceable suppliers, taurine declared. The price per calorie is steep, and chickpeas, lentils, and two fish meals widen the trigger profile.
Open Farm
$2.71 / 1,000 kcal · 50% above median
Fish leads the recipe and protein levels are strong, with several whole-fish ingredients up front. The main tradeoff is a substantial legume load and a premium price.
Open Farm
$2.98 / 1,000 kcal · 66% above median
Strong protein, named fish ingredients, and clear calorie disclosure are the best parts of the formula. The tradeoff is high boutique pricing for a kibble-based product with a freeze-dried halo.
Open Farm
$2.38 / 1,000 kcal · 19% above median
Public-beta scorecard with official Open Farm product page and nutrient profile PDF support for ingredients, GA, calories, AAFCO all-life-stages wording, and complete nutrient details. Watch-outs are partial Brand Trust, co-manufacturing context, refreshable retailer price, no-Class-I-ever still unknown, and no medical recommendation or verified-status claim.
Orijen
$2.38 / 1,000 kcal · 32% above median
A remarkably animal-forward formula with very high protein and broad all-life-stages coverage. The main tradeoff is a long list of common triggers and one of the highest prices in dry kibble.
Orijen
$2.83 / 1,000 kcal · 41% above median
Most species-appropriate recipe of the group, with a dense lineup of named animal ingredients and declared taurine. The tradeoff is high price and multiple common fish triggers.
Orijen
$3.16 / 1,000 kcal · 76% above median
An extremely high-protein, meat-dense recipe with multiple named red meats and organs plus mackerel and herring. A large pulse stack follows; priced at the top of the market.
Orijen
$2.46 / 1,000 kcal · 36% above median
The formula is unusually rich in named fish ingredients and delivers excellent protein density. Cost is extremely high, and legumes still occupy a significant portion of the recipe.
Pedigree
$0.63 / 1,000 kcal · 37% below median
Very inexpensive and calorie-dense, but heavily reliant on corn, rendered meals, and artificial coloring. The formula meets basic maintenance targets without offering much ingredient transparency or protein specificity.
Pedigree
$4.14 / 1,000 kcal · 66% above median
A budget canned dinner with chicken named first but meat by-products and wheat flour close behind, plus artificial colors our Ingredient Clarity dimension marks down. High moisture and low cost per can; the price shown is the chicken & beef variety case.
Pedigree
$0.56 / 1,000 kcal · 25% below median
Budget mass dry food with official adult complete-and-balanced positioning and retailer-controlled GA/calorie fields. Watch-outs are unnamed animal-source language, artificial colors, BHA, soy/wheat exposure, partial Brand Trust, and a directly relevant 2024 FDA Pedigree 44 lb recall disclosure.
Pedigree
$0.86 / 1,000 kcal · 14% below median
Lower calorie density may help portion control, but the ingredient panel remains dominated by commodity grains and rendered ingredients. Sensitivity risk is elevated due to multiple common triggers in the first ingredients.
Primal
$17.22 / 1,000 kcal · 115% above median
Organ meats dominate the recipe and the ingredient panel is unusually transparent. The tradeoff is a steep cost and the handling complexity typical of freeze-dried raw foods.
Primal
$24.54 / 1,000 kcal · 207% above median
The formula is protein-rich and built around named chicken ingredients rather than meals or starches. The downside is freeze-dried pricing and a fat-heavy profile that will not fit every dog.
Pure Balance
$0.47 / 1,000 kcal · 67% below median
Named chicken leads the formula and the price is strong for the category. The tradeoff is incomplete official AAFCO visibility and reliance on rice fractions plus pea protein.
Purina Beyond
$1.60 / 1,000 kcal · 14% above median
A plain value play with recognizable grains, complete adult adequacy, and Purina-scale manufacturing. The tradeoff, in our view, is only moderate dry-matter protein and a less premium early deck than the boutique options.
Purina Dog Chow
$0.43 / 1,000 kcal · 38% below median
A grocery-aisle staple at one of the lowest costs per calorie in the catalog. The recipe is corn-first with unnamed meat and bone meal, poultry by-product meal, corn gluten meal, and four artificial dyes, which the rubric marks down hard on Ingredient Clarity even as Value scores high.
Purina ONE
$1.15 / 1,000 kcal · 18% below median
A feeding-trial-backed mainstream formula with lamb as the first ingredient and solid nutritional credentials. The main compromise is a first-ten ingredient list that includes poultry by-product meal plus several common dietary triggers.
Purina ONE
$1.20 / 1,000 kcal · 14% below median
Strongest on protein and feeding-trial substantiation; the tradeoff is a very busy first-ten list with soy, wheat, corn, and multiple animal triggers.
Purina ONE
$1.13 / 1,000 kcal · 19% below median
Strong value and solid cat-relevant nutrition, including feeding-trial substantiation and explicit taurine. The ingredient panel is busy and sensitivity-heavy, with chicken, beef fat, soy, corn, and legumes prominent.
Purina Pro Plan
$1.50 / 1,000 kcal · 6% below median
A senior (7+) formula built around medium-chain triglycerides, feeding-trial substantiated, with chicken first. The botanical-oil angle is its pitch; poultry by-product meal, corn, and wheat keep Ingredient Clarity mid-pack, and we do not score the cognitive claim.
Purina Pro Plan
$6.92 / 1,000 kcal · 177% above median
Feeding-trial substantiation and a competitive price make this one of the stronger mainstream canned options. The tradeoff is a formula that includes meat by-products and several common dietary triggers.
Purina Pro Plan
$1.69 / 1,000 kcal · 21% above median
Strongest nutrition-to-value balance in this set: high protein, feeding-trial substantiated, taurine declared, calorie-dense. Ingredient quality is held back by poultry by-product meal and multiple common sensitivity triggers.
Purina Pro Plan
$2.09 / 1,000 kcal · 23% above median
Salmon leads a high-protein adult kibble that earns the stronger of the two AAFCO substantiation methods, a feeding trial rather than formulation alone. The recipe still leans on corn protein meal, poultry by-product meal, and wheat, which keeps Ingredient Clarity mid-pack.
Purina Pro Plan
$1.18 / 1,000 kcal · 26% below median
A widely fed kibble that earns the stronger AAFCO substantiation method, a feeding trial rather than formulation alone. Chicken leads, but wheat, poultry by-product meal, soybean meal, and corn keep Ingredient Clarity mid-pack and the trigger count high.
Purina Pro Plan
$1.46 / 1,000 kcal · 46% above median
Source-backed adult maintenance dry food with salmon first, specific grains, and AAFCO feeding-test language. Main watch-outs are fish/beef-fat sensitivity flags, natural flavor, partial Brand Trust, and a recent brand-level Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets wet dog food mislabeling recall that remains disclosed.
Purina Pro Plan
$1.00 / 1,000 kcal
Source-backed all-life-stage performance kibble with chicken first, high calorie density, and retailer-captured AAFCO/GA fields. Watch-outs are chicken, beef fat, egg, corn clustering, partial Brand Trust, and the existing Purina Pro Plan brand-level wet veterinary diet recall disclosure.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
$3.02 / 1,000 kcal · 89% above median
Designed for digestibility and calorie density, with conventional ingredients chosen for tolerance rather than ingredient appeal. It performs a specific medical role but offers little ingredient romance.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
$2.68 / 1,000 kcal · 67% above median
A classic elimination-diet formula built around hydrolyzed soy and highly refined starch. Therapeutically useful, but intentionally utilitarian and expensive.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
$3.85 / 1,000 kcal · 141% above median
A purpose-built weight-loss formula with high fiber and reduced calories as the core design priorities. Therapeutic effectiveness is the main selling point, not ingredient sophistication.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
$4.68 / 1,000 kcal · 234% above median
Strongest nutrition panel in the vet-diet set: 40% protein, ash and magnesium disclosed, taurine declared, feeding-trial substantiated. Ingredient optics are less flattering - corn protein meal first, poultry by-product meal second.
Rachael Ray Nutrish
$0.82 / 1,000 kcal · 18% below median
Beef leads the label and the price is aggressive for the category. The downside is a mixed ingredient panel with legumes, corn, and poultry by-products among the top ingredients.
Rachael Ray Nutrish
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal · 9% below median
Real chicken leads an all-life-stages grocery-premium recipe with declared taurine and no artificial colors. Corn protein concentrate and peas raise the plant-protein contribution, and fish meal adds a second common trigger.
Rachael Ray Nutrish
$0.85 / 1,000 kcal · 39% below median
Real chicken leads, but soybean meal sits at #2 and corn, wheat, and corn protein concentrate fill out the top of the panel, so the named-protein headline outruns the recipe behind it. Declared taurine and no artificial colors are points in its favor; the price per calorie is mid-tier.
Royal Canin
$2.83 / 1,000 kcal · 66% above median
Complete label presentation with named chicken meal first and taurine explicitly declared. The tradeoff is modest protein density for an obligate carnivore dry food and a high cost per calorie.
Royal Canin
$2.23 / 1,000 kcal · 39% above median
Built around size-specific formulation and a strong research pedigree. The main drawback is a premium price for a formula that still leans heavily on by-products and grains.
Royal Canin
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal · 103% above median
Manufacturer source supports adult maintenance AAFCO language, calories, calcium, phosphorus, and core label fields. Main watch-outs are chicken and wheat exposure, generic natural flavors, incomplete Brand Trust verification, and a disclosed 2023 Royal Canin veterinary cat-food mislabeling recall that does not involve this scored dog food SKU.
Royal Canin
$1.96 / 1,000 kcal · 96% above median
Manufacturer and retailer sources support adult maintenance AAFCO language, calorie data, and core GA fields. Watch-outs are chicken and wheat exposure, corn clustering high on the label, natural flavors, partial Brand Trust, and the disclosed 2023 Royal Canin veterinary cat-food recall that does not involve this dog food SKU.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
$5.36 / 1,000 kcal · 215% above median
Clear label data with taurine declaration and a fiber-forward design matching the prescription purpose. Tradeoff: brewers rice leads the ingredient list while price sits deep in premium territory.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
$3.82 / 1,000 kcal · 139% above median
A highly specialized low-fat formula designed for pancreatitis and fat-sensitive dogs. Its therapeutic function is the primary value proposition, not ingredient simplicity.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
$3.99 / 1,000 kcal · 149% above median
The hydrolyzed protein design is clinically useful for elimination trials and food sensitivities. Ingredient elegance is minimal, and pricing is among the highest in dry veterinary diets.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
$2.93 / 1,000 kcal · 83% above median
A clinically targeted urinary formula with tightly controlled mineral balance. Therapeutic intent is strong, though ingredient sourcing remains highly conventional.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
$4.18 / 1,000 kcal · 146% above median
Taurine, magnesium, calories, and a urinary-specific mineral profile clearly disclosed. AAFCO statement was not exposed verbatim on the page reviewed; formula is expensive for a chicken-by-product-and-grain dry food.
Sheba
$13.17 / 1,000 kcal · 998% above median
A single-serve wet entree with chicken named first and taurine declared, useful for portion control. Poultry by-products and animal plasma sit high on the panel, and caramel color is a cosmetic additive our clarity scoring does not credit.
Smalls
$25.00 / 1,000 kcal · 285% above median
Strong fresh-food nutrition profile, high moisture, explicit taurine. The formula is still chicken-led, so not a low-trigger option for sensitive cats, and expensive per calorie.
Solid Gold
$1.84 / 1,000 kcal · 8% below median
An indoor recipe with chicken and chicken meal up front, declared taurine, and a probiotic finish. The high fiber maximum and stacked pea and lentil fractions are typical of indoor weight-control kibble and widen the common-trigger footprint with turkey, fish, and egg alongside chicken.
Spot & Tango
$3.27 / 1,000 kcal · 82% above median
The ingredient list is refreshingly short and easy to read, with beef clearly leading the formula. The biggest drawback is the very high cost relative to conventional kibble.
Stella & Chewy's
$30.46 / 1,000 kcal · 258% above median
Very strong sensitivity profile: rabbit as the primary animal protein and taurine explicitly added. Drawbacks are typical freeze-dried ones: high cost and a raw-style format that demands careful handling.
Stella & Chewy's
$17.10 / 1,000 kcal · 42% above median
Freeze-dried raw-style patties with official manufacturer label fields, 4,420 kcal/kg, and 60 kcal/patty captured. Chewy agrees on kcal/kg but still lists 50 kcal/patty, so per-patty calories remain disclosed while value math uses kcal/kg; follow manufacturer handling and rehydration directions.
Stella & Chewy's
$28.77 / 1,000 kcal · 260% above median
This is a very animal-forward freeze-dried formula with strong dry-matter protein and clear first-ingredient sourcing. The tradeoff is extreme cost per calorie and limited value against conventional complete diets.
Stella & Chewy's
$16.34 / 1,000 kcal · 554% above median
A meat-forward stew with a simple, recognizable ingredient list. The main compromise is the higher cost per calorie typical of premium wet foods.
Sundays for Dogs
$22.62 / 1,000 kcal · 1156% above median
The ingredient panel is unusually clean and meat-forward for a shelf-stable food. The biggest tradeoff is a very high price relative to standard kibble.
Taste of the Wild
$1.18 / 1,000 kcal · 41% below median
A grain-inclusive recipe with ancient grains (sorghum, millet, barley, quinoa) and multiple named proteins led by water buffalo and pork. Calorie-dense; chicken meal carries much of the protein.
Taste of the Wild
$1.25 / 1,000 kcal · 38% below median
Manufacturer source supports ingredients, GA, calories, and adult maintenance AAFCO language. Watch-outs are multiple animal protein families, pea-family ingredients high on the label, high dry-matter protein just above the adult-maintenance rubric range, partial Brand Trust, and historical Diamond/Taste recall context.
Taste of the Wild
$1.29 / 1,000 kcal · 28% below median
Fish leads the formula and avoids poultry, which may suit some dogs, but multiple legumes appear in the top ingredients. The price is relatively reasonable for a boutique-style recipe.
Taste of the Wild
$1.48 / 1,000 kcal · 26% below median
A deliberately short limited-ingredient recipe built around beef and lentils. Fewer components than the main line, aimed at simpler ingredient exposure.
Taste of the Wild
$1.31 / 1,000 kcal · 35% below median
A grain-free lamb formula with named meat meals up front, though lentils, garbanzo beans, and peas together contribute meaningful plant protein. Calorie-dense and priced in the boutique tier.
Taste of the Wild
$1.20 / 1,000 kcal · 40% below median
A grain-free recipe led by beef with wild boar featured lower on the panel, plus lamb meal and fish meal. Peas, garbanzo beans, and pea flour add significant plant protein.
Taste of the Wild
$1.26 / 1,000 kcal · 37% below median
A high-protein grain-free fowl blend led by duck and duck meal, with several named poultry sources. Peas and pea flour add plant content, and the calorie density is high.
The Honest Kitchen
$2.63 / 1,000 kcal · 46% above median
The ingredient panel is unusually readable and starts with named chicken rather than meal. The tradeoff is premium pricing and missing verbatim AAFCO text on the accessible product page.
Tiki Cat
$32.63 / 1,000 kcal · 1065% above median
Meat-forward structure with organ meats up front and taurine explicitly declared. Weaker dimension is value - small-can premium wet format gets expensive per calorie.
Tiki Cat
$22.33 / 1,000 kcal · 697% above median
A very low-carbohydrate wet food built on tuna and chicken in broth with declared taurine, close to the high-moisture, high-protein profile cats evolved to eat. Tuna and chicken together cover two common triggers, and the price per calorie is high.
Tiny Tiger
$10.98 / 1,000 kcal · 815% above median
A budget pate where declared taurine and an all-life-stages statement are the strongest points. The tradeoff, in our view, is meat by-products and fish high in the formula and modest ingredient transparency.
Vital Essentials
$36.72 / 1,000 kcal · 332% above median
Strong simple ingredient profile with named chicken organs near the top. Major rubric concern: taurine not explicitly declared on the label, which hard-fails the nutrition score on an all-life-stages cat food.
Wellness
$1.44 / 1,000 kcal · 20% below median
Official Wellness product guide/package-art and Petco label text align on 4% fiber and the current ingredient order. Chewy still shows older-looking ingredient text, so the record is partially verified with that retailer mismatch disclosed rather than blocked.
Wellness
$2.12 / 1,000 kcal · 6% above median
A clean ingredient list and explicit taurine support make this a well-balanced indoor formula. Chicken and fish exposure remains substantial for sensitive cats.
Wellness
$1.47 / 1,000 kcal · 19% below median
A whitefish-first all-life-stages recipe with named fish meal, whole grains, and declared taurine, covering large-breed growth. Fish is the single common trigger here; the recipe reads clean and the brand record is strong.
Wellness
$10.00 / 1,000 kcal · 300% above median
A very meat-focused canned formula with a short and transparent ingredient list. The tradeoff is the premium wet-food price per calorie.
Wellness
$2.15 / 1,000 kcal · 20% above median
A focused fish-based limited-ingredient formula with relatively few moving parts. The main compromise is moderate protein and the inclusion of peas in the top ingredients.
Wellness CORE
$2.25 / 1,000 kcal · 25% above median
Protein density is excellent and the first three ingredients are clearly named fish meals. The main compromise is the inclusion of peas and potato-based fillers high in the ingredient list.
Wellness CORE
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal · 13% above median
High dry-matter protein with named animal proteins. Adult-maintenance AAFCO - not adequate for puppies or growth. Sensitivity stack across poultry, legumes, and fish.
Wellness CORE
$2.41 / 1,000 kcal · 21% above median
A high-protein grain-free recipe stacking deboned turkey, deboned chicken, and named meals with declared taurine. The 45 percent protein floor is strong for a kibble, though the multiple poultry and fish sources widen the common-trigger footprint.
Wellness CORE
$1.91 / 1,000 kcal · 6% above median
A high-protein grain-inclusive recipe led by deboned turkey and chicken meal with named organ meats. Oatmeal and barley supply the grains; calorie-dense.
Weruva
$34.61 / 1,000 kcal · 1136% above median
Good label transparency, declared taurine, very high moisture. Catch is calorie density: premium price for a fairly low-calorie can.
Weruva
$34.21 / 1,000 kcal · 1122% above median
One of the cleanest labels in the catalog: boneless skinless chicken breast in broth with a single named protein and declared taurine. The very low fat figure and high price per calorie make it a topper or rotational food more than a sole diet for many cats.
Whole Earth Farms
$1.22 / 1,000 kcal · 32% below median
Named ingredients and grain inclusions are straightforward and easy to interpret. It offers a balanced formula at a relatively fair price, though several common triggers remain.
Zignature
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal · 13% above median
A fish-first limited-ingredient kibble with all-life-stages adequacy and high dry-matter protein. The tradeoff, in our view, is the same early legume load plus multiple fish sources for fish-sensitive dogs.
Zignature
$1.79 / 1,000 kcal
A meat-first limited-ingredient kibble with strong dry-matter protein and a clear panel. The tradeoff, in our view, is a legume-heavy early deck and the usual common triggers for turkey-sensitive dogs.
ZIWI Peak
$15.18 / 1,000 kcal · 90% above median
A highly concentrated, organ-rich recipe with very little dilution from starches or fillers. The principal downside is the premium price per calorie.
ZIWI Peak
$15.18 / 1,000 kcal · 90% above median
An exceptionally meat-forward recipe with minimal plant matter and all-life-stages adequacy. The tradeoff is cost, which is several times higher than conventional dry foods.
ZIWI Peak
$22.15 / 1,000 kcal · 691% above median
One of the most species-appropriate wet recipes in the catalog: whole chicken with named organs, bone, and cartilage in a high-moisture can, with green mussel and declared taurine. A single primary protein keeps the trigger count low; the steep price per calorie is the only real tradeoff.
Gold set
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed. Product label, official label deck, AAFCO feeding-test language, retailer price/package data, and regulatory disposition are captured; recent Pro Plan Veterinary Diets wet dog food recall remains disclosed and the product is not marked verified.
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed. Manufacturer label fields, retailer price/package record, score rebuild inputs, and FDA recall archive disposition are captured; Brand Trust, warning-letter export, price freshness, and sourcing/facility gaps stay disclosed.
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed. Manufacturer identity source, retailer label/price panel, AAFCO source, recall disposition, and sourcing disclosure are captured; manufacturer nutrition-panel and Brand Trust gaps stay disclosed.
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed. Product label, AAFCO feeding-test language, retailer price/package data, recall disposition, and 2019 Hill’s canned-dog-food warning-letter context are captured; historical regulatory history remains disclosed and the product is not marked verified.
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed with manufacturer label fields, retailer package/price, current FDA table review, and 2023 Royal Canin veterinary cat-food mislabeling recall disclosure captured. Product remains partially verified, not fully verified.
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed after official Iams package-art review. Official image panels now control ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and calories; retailer nutrition text differs and stays disclosed as non-controlling.
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed. Official product guide/package-art and Petco label text align; Chewy ingredient text remains disclosed as stale retailer data.
Limited ingredient dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed with manufacturer nutrition fields, retailer ingredient/price record, FDA recall disposition, and current warning-letter table check captured. Recent brand-level cat-food recall remains disclosed; product remains partially verified, not fully verified.
Fresh/refrigerated dog food
Held under the fresh-food evidence standard. Brand-level manufacturer claims, Vet Team evidence, recall check, current warning-letter table check, and third-party Beef Recipe label capture are recorded, but recipe-specific manufacturer/customer-plan label data, calories, and deterministic profile-based subscription price are not strong enough for a live scorecard.
Freeze-dried dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed. Official product page supports complete-and-balanced language, Chewy supplies all-life-stage/AAFCO context and handling instructions, and the 60 vs 50 kcal/patty mismatch stays disclosed while kcal/kg controls value math.
Dry dog food
Expansion-batch copy QA passed for beta. Manufacturer product identity/calories and retailer GA/AAFCO/price fields are captured; performance-formula positioning, partial Brand Trust, price freshness, and existing brand-level regulatory disclosures remain visible.
Sensitive stomach dry dog food
Expansion-batch copy QA passed for beta. Manufacturer ingredients/calories/AAFCO feeding-test context and retailer GA/price fields are captured; historical Hill's canned-dog-food regulatory history and partial Brand Trust remain disclosed.
Dry dog food
Expansion-batch copy QA passed for beta. Manufacturer label fields and retailer package/price data are captured; the 2023 Royal Canin veterinary cat-food recall stays disclosed as brand-level context and the product is not marked verified.
Budget mass dry dog food
Batch-2 copy QA passed for beta. Manufacturer identity/positioning, retailer label fields, and FDA 2024 recall context are captured; retailer-controlled GA/calorie fields, partial Brand Trust, warning-letter export gap, and recall scope remain visible.
Boutique premium dry dog food
Batch-2 copy QA passed for beta. Manufacturer GA/calorie/AAFCO fields and retailer price/package fields are captured; historical Diamond/Taste recall context, partial Brand Trust, and full regulatory matching gaps remain visible.
Limited ingredient dry dog food
Batch-2 copy QA passed for beta. Manufacturer product identity and retailer GA/calorie/price fields are captured; formal AAFCO text, partial Brand Trust, warning-letter export gap, and price freshness remain visible.
Boutique premium dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed for beta. Official product page and nutrition PDF capture ingredients, GA, calories, and AAFCO maintenance wording; Chewy supplies the 12 lb price basis; partial Brand Trust, historical treat recalls, warning-letter export gap, and price freshness remain visible.
Dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed for beta. Official product identity/all-life-stages positioning, retailer GA/calorie/price fields, Canidae manufacturing FAQ, and FDA source targets are captured; exact package AAFCO text, partial Brand Trust, warning-letter export gap, recall-export gap, and price freshness remain visible.
Mass premium dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed for beta with official product identity/top-five ingredient support and Chewy-controlled ingredients, GA, calories, 36 lb price, and availability. Exact package AAFCO adequacy text, Nutro.com image-panel OCR, partial Brand Trust, warning-letter export gap, stale/conflicting Petco label text, and price freshness remain visible.
Boutique premium dry dog food
Public-beta copy QA passed after official product page, official nutrient profile PDF, Mud Bay price basis, partial Brand Trust, full FDA recall archive zero-match check, and current FDA warning-letter export zero-match check were captured. No-Class-I-ever, named nutritionist, feeding-trial, research, ownership-stability, co-manufacturing, and price freshness caveats remain visible; do not mark verified.
Performance dry dog food
Conflict-aware source packet and draft score are captured, but public promotion is blocked. FDA sources confirm recent Mid America/Victor Salmonella recall/outbreak history involving Classic Hi-Pro Plus and a November 22, 2024 warning letter; the August 21, 2025 closeout resolves active-open status but must not be treated as verified-clean language.
Comparison QA
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