Nutro vs Iams Dog Food: Side by Side Specs
Nutro's recorded recipes publish protein, fat, food type, life stage, and (for 21 of 21) an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, with a calorie density figure on 17 of them and a manufacturer origin address on 21 of them. Iams's recorded recipes publish the same fields, with an AAFCO statement on 21 of 21, a calorie figure on 14, and an origin address on 21 of 21. A source link back to the manufacturer's own product page is on file for 21 of 21 Nutro recipes and 21 of 21 Iams recipes. Both sets are read from each manufacturer's own product pages, not from a lab test we ran ourselves.
Published ingredient list length for Nutro runs 5 to 49 ingredients (21 recipes). For Iams it runs 6 to 27 ingredients (21 recipes). Both figures come from the ingredient panel printed on each brand's own product page, counted item by item as published, with no editing or reordering on our part.
| Field | Nutro | Iams |
|---|---|---|
| Recipes in the library | 21 | 21 |
| Published protein range | 9% to 28% across 21 recipes with a figure published | 20% to 32% across 21 recipes with a figure published |
| Published fat range | 3% to 17% across 21 recipes with a figure published | 8.5% to 18% across 21 recipes with a figure published |
| Published calorie range | 911 to 3,731 kcal/kg (17 recipes) | 3,428 to 3,848 kcal/kg (14 recipes) |
| AAFCO text published | 21 of 21 | 21 of 21 |
| Types offered | Dry Kibble, Wet/Canned | Dry Kibble |
| Life stages offered | Adult, Puppy, Senior | Adult, Puppy, Senior |
The table above lines up what each brand publishes. Nutro lists 21 recipes across 2 types and 3 life stages. Iams lists 21 recipes across 1 type and 3 life stages. Every figure in this table is copied from the manufacturer's own published label or product page.
Three matched recipe pairs, same type and life stage
- Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Lamb Sweet Potato Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 20% protein, 10% fat vs Iams Adult Beef Rice Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 25% protein, 13.5% fat
- Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Salmon Lentils Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 22% protein, 14% fat vs Iams Advanced Health Healthy Digestion With Real Chicken Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 26% protein, 14% fat
- Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet Large Breed Adult Lamb Sweet Potato Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 20% protein, 13% fat vs Iams Advanced Health Mobility Support Chicken Whole Grain Recipe Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 21% protein, 13.5% fat
This page compares the specifications each brand publishes. We do not rate nutrition, and we do not rank or recommend one brand over the other. See the full recipe list and ranges for each brand at Nutro Dog Food Compared and Iams Dog Food Compared. You can also open Nutro in the comparison tool or open Iams in the comparison tool, and read how we compare dog foods for how each figure was recorded.
If you want a single ingredient treat to go with any of these, our freeze dried dog treats are made in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Questions from this page
How many recipes does each brand have in this library?
Nutro has 21 recorded recipes. Iams has 21 recorded recipes.
What protein and fat ranges are published for each brand?
Nutro publishes protein 9% to 28% across 21 recipes with a figure published and fat 3% to 17% across 21 recipes with a figure published. Iams publishes protein 20% to 32% across 21 recipes with a figure published and fat 8.5% to 18% across 21 recipes with a figure published.
Is an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement published for both brands?
Nutro publishes an AAFCO statement on 21 of 21 recorded recipes. Iams publishes one on 21 of 21 recorded recipes.