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Purina Pro Plan · Dry dog food

Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice

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.

Last reviewed April 2026All life stagesKibblePartially verified

By the PetScored Editorial Team. Every sub-score below links to the sources and rules behind it - see the full trail under the score.

Kibble (dry): well-established. The most-studied format. Deepest evidence base, lowest cost per calorie. The evidence on this format ›

Strengths

  1. Brand Trust 8.7 / 10WSAVA-style signals (named nutritionist, manufacturing control, recall posture) verified from primary sources.
  2. Crude protein 30%High-protein bag on the guaranteed analysis panel.
  3. AAFCO all-life-stages adequacyCovers growth and maintenance - useful for multi-life-stage households.

Watch-outs

  1. Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids chicken, beef fat, egg. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
  2. Ingredient Clarity 4.0 / 10Some sources are less specific than the rubric prefers - generic terms in the ingredient list, or fields we cannot verify.
  3. Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.

Buyer read

Dog food rubric

What should you take away?

Usable shortlist option, with tradeoffs.

For Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice, the main watch-outs are: this source record has not captured a verified AAFCO adequacy statement yet; the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods; some label-transparency fields, like country or facility details, are not captured in this record yet. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.

6.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.

30%of rating

8.7
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.

25%of rating

4.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.

15%of rating

6.5
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.

15%of rating

6.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.

15%of rating

The composite rating is the weighted average of these five sub-scores - each row’s share of the total is the percentage at right.

vs. Dry dog food

How this scorecard reads against its category.

Solid bar is this product. Hollow tick mark is the average across 108 peers in the same category. Same rubric for both, no weighting tricks.

Nutrition Fit6.0-1.6 vs avg
Brand Trust8.7+1.8 vs avg
Ingredient Clarity4.0-1.9 vs avg
Sensitivity Risk6.5-2.4 vs avg
Value6.0near avg

Score math

How PetScored got there.

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Nutrition Fit6.0
30% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.

AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.
Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice Formula is described as complete and balanced for all life stages, with AAFCO feeding-test language captured from retailer label text.+3.0A
Feeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice Formula is described as complete and balanced for all life stages, with AAFCO feeding-test language captured from retailer label text.0.0A
Protein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 22.5-35%.
34.1%+2.0A
Fat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 8.5-22%.
22.7%0.0A
Calcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0B
Calorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
484 kcal/cup+1.0A
Large-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0A
Brand Trust8.7
25% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)14 context item(s)seed in use

Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.

Brand Trust signal record pending verificationBrand Trust requires source-backed evidence for nutrition staff, manufacturing, recalls, research, and transparency. The seed score remains visible until those signals are verified.
partially_verified; 9 source(s) capturedcontextSeed
Named qualified nutritionistA publicly named qualified nutritionist earns Brand Trust credit when the source record verifies it.
verified_truecontextA
Owns primary manufacturing facilitiesOwnership or direct operation of primary manufacturing earns credit when verified from brand or facility sources.
verified_truecontextA
Current feeding-trial evidenceCurrent AAFCO feeding-trial evidence earns Brand Trust credit when it is tied to the product or line.
verified_truecontextA
Publishes peer-reviewed researchPeer-reviewed product or nutrition research earns credit when verified.
verified_truecontextA
Complete nutrient analysis availableComplete nutrient analysis availability earns credit when source-backed.
verified_truecontextA
No FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records.
verified_falsecontextA
No FDA Class I recall everClass I recall history must be source-matched before credit is awarded. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextA
Country-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified.
verified_truecontextB
Same ownership for 10+ yearsOwnership stability earns limited heuristic credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextC
Active FDA warning letterActive FDA warning letters reduce Brand Trust when verified and relevant. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextA
Cannot identify qualified nutritionistIf research cannot identify a qualified nutritionist anywhere, Brand Trust is reduced.
verified_falsecontextA
Unknown Brand Trust signalsUnknown Brand Trust signals are shown as research debt. They do not change the score until source verification is complete.
3 unresolved signal(s)contextSeed
Brand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
8.7 / 10+8.7Seed
Source confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeed
Ingredient Clarity4.0
15% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.

Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
chicken | poultry by-product meal | beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols | fish meal | dried egg product | fish oil0.0B
Fat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols | fish oil+2.0B
Grain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
rice | corn gluten meal | whole grain corn | corn germ meal+1.0B
Preservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols+1.0A
Country of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Manufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Co-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0C
Ingredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
corn: corn gluten meal | whole grain corn | corn germ meal0.0C
Sensitivity Risk6.5
15% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)

Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.

Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0A
Beef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
chicken | rice | corn gluten meal | poultry by-product meal | beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols-2.0A
Dairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
chicken | rice | corn gluten meal | poultry by-product meal | beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols | whole grain corn | corn germ meal | fish meal | dried egg product | fish oil | natural flavor | mono and dicalcium phosphate | calcium carbonate | salt | potassium chloride | l-lysine monohydrochloride | choline chloride | vitamin e supplement | zinc sulfate | ferrous sulfate | manganese sulfate | niacin | vitamin a supplement | copper sulfate | calcium pantothenate | thiamine mononitrate | riboflavin supplement | vitamin b-12 supplement | pyridoxine hydrochloride | folic acid | vitamin d-3 supplement | calcium iodate | sodium selenite | biotin | menadione sodium bisulfite complex | dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product.0.0A
Chicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.
chicken | rice | corn gluten meal | poultry by-product meal | beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols-1.0A
Wheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
chicken | rice | corn gluten meal | poultry by-product meal | beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols0.0A
Lamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
chicken | rice | corn gluten meal | poultry by-product meal | beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols0.0A
Multiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.
2 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected-0.5B
Hydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.
not detected0.0A
Single novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.
not detected0.0B
Value6.0
15% of total score
3 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)

Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.

Package weight parsedPackage weight is parsed from the product fixture so price can be normalized before scoring.
17.01 kgcontextC
Cost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 1.00contextC
Category relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
100% of Mass premium dry median+6.0C
Nutrition Fit value capA low Nutrition Fit score caps Value so a cheap food is not over-rewarded when core nutrition evidence is weak.
Nutrition Fit 6.00.0C
Brand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 8.70.0C

Ingredients

Parsed label

Chicken, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Whole Grain Corn, Corn Germ Meal, Fish Meal, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil, Natural Flavor, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product.

Sensitivity flags

May matter for individual dogs

chickenbeef fateggcornvitamin K

These flags reflect population-level prevalence of commonly reported canine food allergens in the published literature (Mueller and Olivry 2016), not a prediction that this dog will react. Read how we score this in the dog food rubric and the medical disclaimer.

Why partial?

Source caveats on this scorecard.

These notes explain what the current sources can and cannot support. Missing or unresolved evidence is not scored as a product defect.

Retailer-sourced fields

Some displayed label, nutrition, calorie, price, package, or availability fields come from retailer pages. They are usable for beta, but can change and are not treated as manufacturer/package verification.

Regulatory history disclosed

Brand-level recall or enforcement history is shown as context after source matching and manual disposition. It is not treated as a defect in this product unless the source match is product- or SKU-relevant.

Warning-letter export gap

The current warning-letter table may have been checked, but full export or archive coverage is still incomplete. Unknown status stays unknown, not false.

Data status

Checks passed; published on partial-source data.

This scorecard passed our publication checks. The data is still partial-source, so unresolved Brand Trust and warning-letter gaps stay visible.

Each open gap below closes by capturing a source, not by assumption.

Data
Partially verified
Last reviewed
April 2026
Stage
Public beta
Checklist
ready for public beta
Source record
partially verified
ManufacturercapturedRetailercapturedIngredientscapturedGAcapturedAAFCOcapturedBrand TrustpartialRecallcapturedWarningmanual reviewScorecaptured

Brand Trust evidence

Brand Trust source capture is in progress.

The brand signals captured so far are shown for auditability, but they do not change the product score until the record is verified.

Signal record
partially verified
Score basis
Seed value, pending verification
Unresolved signals
3
Conflicts
0
Brand sources
9

What we know

Captured from source records.

  • Manufacturer source supports product identity, chicken-first positioning, 4390 kcal/kg, 484 kcal/cup, available sizes, and performance-formula positioning.
  • Retailer source supports the 37.5 lb package price, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, calories, and all-life-stage AAFCO feeding-test language.
  • Wet/dry comparison uses dry matter basis from the captured moisture value.
  • Existing Purina recall archive matching and manual disposition remain attached at brand level.
  • Existing Purina warning-letter entity-mismatch dismissal remains attached at brand level.

Still unresolved

Not product defects.

  • Official manufacturer page did not expose the full guaranteed-analysis and AAFCO text in the captured public page; retailer label text controls those fields for beta.
  • High-fat performance positioning should not be treated as a general adult recommendation.
  • Brand Trust signal record is partially verified, not complete.
  • FDA warning-letter full-export coverage remains blocked by FDA export limitations.
  • Retail price can change and should be refreshed before public launch.

Source record

Confidence is visible by design.

Manufacturer product page, retailer label/price record, and existing Purina regulatory dispositions are captured. This packet is public-beta ready with performance-formula caveats, partial Brand Trust, and price freshness disclosed.

Captured
April 30, 2026
Confidence
Partially verified
Sources
Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice official product pagemanufacturer · captured 2026-04-30Manufacturer sourceControls displayed fieldsChewy Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice 37.5 lb product pageretailer · captured 2026-04-30Retailer sourceControls displayed fields
Evidence notes
Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice official product pageOfficial Purina page identifies the Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice formula, lists chicken-first positioning, 4390 kcal/kg, 484 kcal/cup, and available bag sizes.Chewy Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice 37.5 lb product pageRetail page showed the 37.5 lb bag, $74.98 Chewy price, ingredient list, 30% protein, 20% fat, 3% fiber, 12% moisture, 4390 kcal/kg, 484 kcal/cup, and all-life-stage feeding-test language used for beta scoring.
Adequacy
Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice Formula is described as complete and balanced for all life stages, with AAFCO feeding-test language captured from retailer label text.

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FAQ

About Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice

What is the PetScored rating for Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice?

Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice scores 6.5 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Brand Trust. Weakest sub-score: Ingredient Clarity. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.

Is Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice good for dogs with food sensitivities?

Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, beef fat, egg, corn. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.

Is Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice AAFCO complete and balanced?

Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice Formula is described as complete and balanced for all life stages, with AAFCO feeding-test language captured from retailer label text." The all-life-stages designation covers growth and maintenance.

What life stage is Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice for?

Per the bag, Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice is intended for All life stages (format: Kibble). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.

How much does Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice cost per calorie?

Captured retailer price: $74.98 for a 37.5 lb bag bag, at 4390 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price - see the Value detail on the scorecard.

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