PureVita is built around a single named animal protein per recipe, listed first and followed by its meal form. The 16 kibbles use duck, fish, turkey, pork, venison, beef or chicken, and 10 of them are grain free. Grain-inclusive kibbles lean on oatmeal, brown rice and barley, while grain-free ones use peas, garbanzo beans and lentils. Three wet recipes cover turkey, duck and pork.
Kibble protein runs from 24 to 28 percent as fed, with a line average of 24.8 against a catalog kibble average of 26.9. Estimated starch spans 32.5 to 42.5 percent, averaging 38.4 versus 37.4 for the catalog. Calories average 416 kcal per cup against a catalog figure of 395. The wet recipes all show 10 percent protein, above the catalog wet average of 8.3.
The trade-off is that most kibbles sit at the 24 percent protein floor, so this reads as a moderate-protein line with calorie-dense cups. Owners avoiding legumes have fewer choices, since 12 of 16 kibbles and all 3 wet recipes include peas or lentils.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain-Free Beef & Red Lentils Entree | 28% | 16% | 32.5% | 428 | Beef, Beef Meal, Garbanzo Beans |
| Puppy Turkey & Cranberry Entree | 27% | 15% | 36% | 418 | turkey, turkey meal, oatmeal |
| Duck & Kale Entree | 26% | 15% | 37% | 419 | duck, duck meal, garbanzo beans |
| Grain-Free Duck & Green Lentils Entree | 26% | 15% | 36% | 422 | Duck, Duck Meal, Garbanzo Beans |
| Grain-Free Venison & Red Lentils Entree | 26% | 15% | 35% | 414 | venison, venison meal, red lentils |
| Duck & Cranberry Entree | 24% | 13% | 41% | 388 | duck, duck meal, oatmeal |
| Salmon & Kale Entree | 24% | 13% | 41% | 417 | salmon, salmon meal, oatmeal |
| Pork & Blueberry Entree | 24% | 15% | 39% | 431 | pork, pork meal, peas |
| Grain-Free Salmon & Peas Entree | 24% | 16% | 38% | 438 | salmon, salmon meal, peas |
| Duck & Oatmeal Entree | 24% | 13% | 42% | 397 | Duck, duck meal, oatmeal |
| Salmon & Potato Entree | 24% | 13% | 42.5% | 374 | Salmon, Salmon Meal, Potato |
| Grain-Free Turkey & Sweet Potato Entree | 24% | 16% | 38% | 435 | Turkey, Turkey Meal, Peas |
| Chicken & Brown Rice Entree | 24% | 13% | 41% | 371 | chicken, chicken meal, brown rice |
| Grain-Free Small Bites Salmon & Peas Entree | 24% | 16% | 38% | 438 | Salmon, Salmon Meal, Peas |
| Grain-Free Pork & Peas Entree | 24% | 15% | 39% | 429 | Pork, Pork Meal, Peas |
| Grain-Free Small Bites Turkey & Sweet Potato Entree | 24% | 16% | 38% | 435 | Turkey, Turkey Meal, Peas |
| Line average | 24.8% | 14.7% | 38.4% | 416 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
28% protein · 16% fat · 32.5% starch · 428 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
The only kibble here with beef, it has the most protein in the line at 28 percent and the least estimated starch at 32.5 percent. Beef and beef meal lead garbanzo beans and two kinds of lentils, suiting owners wanting a higher-protein grain-free kibble.
Full review of Grain-Free Beef & Red Lentils Entree27% protein · 15% fat · 36% starch · 418 kcal/cup · Puppy
The only puppy recipe in the line, it uses turkey and turkey meal with oatmeal, barley and millet. It shows 27 percent protein and 15 percent fat, and lists no peas or lentils, suiting owners of growing dogs who prefer grains.
Full review of Puppy Turkey & Cranberry Entree26% protein · 15% fat · 37% starch · 419 kcal/cup · Adult
This grain-free adult duck kibble follows duck and duck meal with garbanzo beans, lentils and chickpea flour. It shows 26 percent protein and 37 percent estimated starch, suiting owners of adult dogs who want duck without grain.
Full review of Duck & Kale Entree26% protein · 15% fat · 36% starch · 422 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This all life stages duck kibble lists duck and duck meal, then garbanzo beans, red lentils and green lentils. It shows 26 percent protein, 7 percent fiber and 36 percent estimated starch, suiting owners wanting grain-free duck for dogs of any age.
Full review of Grain-Free Duck & Green Lentils Entree26% protein · 15% fat · 35% starch · 414 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
The only kibble here with venison, it follows venison and venison meal with red lentils, sunflower meal and green lentils. It shows 26 percent protein and 8 percent fiber, suiting owners who want a grain-free venison recipe for any life stage.
Full review of Grain-Free Venison & Red Lentils Entree24% protein · 13% fat · 41% starch · 388 kcal/cup · Adult
This adult duck kibble pairs duck and duck meal with oatmeal, brown rice and barley, and lists no peas or lentils. At 388 kcal per cup and 41 percent estimated starch, it suits owners wanting a grain-inclusive, legume-free duck option.
Full review of Duck & Cranberry Entree24% protein · 13% fat · 41% starch · 417 kcal/cup · Adult
This adult kibble is built on salmon and salmon meal with oatmeal, barley and brown rice, and no peas or lentils. With 24 percent protein and 417 kcal per cup, it suits owners wanting a grain-inclusive fish recipe for a grown dog.
Full review of Salmon & Kale Entree24% protein · 15% fat · 39% starch · 431 kcal/cup · Adult
This grain-free adult kibble lists pork and pork meal, then peas, garbanzo beans and pea flour. At 24 percent protein and 431 kcal per cup, it suits owners of adult dogs looking for a pork recipe without grain.
Full review of Pork & Blueberry Entree24% protein · 16% fat · 38% starch · 438 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This is the standard-size grain-free salmon kibble, listing salmon, salmon meal, peas, sweet potatoes and pea flour. At 438 kcal per cup with 16 percent fat, it suits owners of medium and larger dogs who want salmon without grain at any life stage.
Full review of Grain-Free Salmon & Peas Entree24% protein · 13% fat · 42% starch · 397 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This all life stages duck kibble pairs duck and duck meal with oatmeal, brown rice and barley, yet its label also includes peas or lentils. At 42 percent estimated starch and 5 percent fiber, it suits owners comfortable with both grain and legumes.
Full review of Duck & Oatmeal Entree24% protein · 13% fat · 42.5% starch · 374 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This recipe has the most estimated starch in the line at 42.5 percent, with potato listed right after salmon and salmon meal, ahead of oatmeal and barley. At 374 kcal per cup, it suits owners wanting a grain-inclusive salmon kibble.
Full review of Salmon & Potato Entree24% protein · 16% fat · 38% starch · 435 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This is the standard-size grain-free turkey kibble, listing turkey, turkey meal, peas, sweet potato and pea flour. At 435 kcal per cup and 16 percent fat, it suits owners of medium and larger dogs who want turkey without grain.
Full review of Grain-Free Turkey & Sweet Potato Entree24% protein · 13% fat · 41% starch · 371 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
The only kibble here with chicken, it has the fewest calories in the line at 371 kcal per cup. Chicken and chicken meal lead brown rice, oatmeal and barley with no peas or lentils, suiting owners wanting a lower-calorie grain-inclusive option.
Full review of Chicken & Brown Rice Entree24% protein · 16% fat · 38% starch · 438 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This is the Small Bites version of the grain-free salmon kibble, with salmon, salmon meal, peas, sweet potato and pea flour. At 438 kcal per cup and 16 percent fat, it suits owners of small-mouthed dogs at any life stage.
Full review of Grain-Free Small Bites Salmon & Peas Entree24% protein · 15% fat · 39% starch · 429 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This all life stages pork kibble lists pork and pork meal, then peas, garbanzo beans and pea flour. At 3918 kcal per kg, it carries more calories per kg than the adult Pork & Blueberry, suiting households feeding dogs of different ages.
Full review of Grain-Free Pork & Peas Entree24% protein · 16% fat · 38% starch · 435 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This is the Small Bites version of the grain-free turkey kibble, with turkey, turkey meal, peas, sweet potato and pea flour. At 435 kcal per cup, it suits owners of small-mouthed dogs who want turkey without grain.
Full review of Grain-Free Small Bites Turkey & Sweet Potato Entree| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Dog Entree Grain-Free | 10% | 6% | 78% | 1,107 | turkey, turkey broth, turkey liver |
| Pork Entree | 10% | 6% | 78% | 1,103 | Cerdo, caldo de cerdo, harina de garbanzo |
| Duck Dog Entree | 10% | 6% | 78% | 1,170 | duck, duck broth, chickpea flour |
| Line average | 10% | 6% | 78% | 1,127 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
10% protein · 6% fat · 386 kcal/can · Adult
The only wet recipe here with turkey, it lists turkey, turkey broth and turkey liver ahead of chickpea flour and ground flaxseed. At 386 kcal per can, it suits owners wanting a grain-free turkey wet food for adult dogs.
Full review of Turkey Dog Entree Grain-Free10% protein · 6% fat · 385 kcal/can · Adult
This wet recipe's ingredient list is printed in Spanish, starting with pork, pork broth and chickpea flour, with pork liver further down. At 385 kcal per can, the lowest of the three wet recipes, it suits owners wanting a grain-free pork wet food.
Full review of Pork Entree10% protein · 6% fat · 408 kcal/can · Adult
The only wet recipe here with duck, it lists duck, duck broth, chickpea flour and natural duck flavor. At 408 kcal per can and 1 percent fiber, it suits owners wanting a grain-free duck wet food for adult dogs.
Full review of Duck Dog EntreeNot all of it. 10 of the 16 kibbles and all 3 wet recipes are grain free, while recipes such as Chicken & Brown Rice Entree, Duck & Oatmeal Entree and Salmon & Kale Entree include grains like brown rice, oatmeal and barley.
Grain-Free Beef & Red Lentils Entree has the most protein in the line at 28 percent as fed. It also has the least estimated starch at 32.5 percent.
Four kibbles list no peas or lentils: Duck & Cranberry Entree, Salmon & Kale Entree, Chicken & Brown Rice Entree and Puppy Turkey & Cranberry Entree. All 3 wet recipes include peas or lentils.
Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (27.6% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
95% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
68% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
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