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Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe training treats package

Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe

8.6

Trainers and active owners who need a low-calorie, high-value reward treat

VS
Full Moon Chicken Jerky human-grade dog treats package

Full Moon Chicken Jerky

8.5

Owners who want human-grade, transparent ingredients in a jerky format

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe
Full Moon Chicken Jerky
Overall Score
8.6
8.5
Ingredient Quality
8.5
9.0
Calorie & Nutritional Profile
9.0
7.5
Ingredient Transparency
8.0
9.0
Safety Record
8.5
9.0
Palatability & Acceptance
9.0
9.0
Value Per Treat
8.0
7.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe
Full Moon Chicken Jerky
Price
$0.99/oz
$0.75/oz
Package Price
$15.79 for 16 ozs
$17.99 for 24 ozs

Making Your Decision

Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe logo

When to Choose Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe

Trainers and active owners who need a low-calorie, high-value reward treat

Zuke's Mini Naturals are the gold standard for training treats — only 3 calories each, soft enough to eat quickly during sessions, and made with real chicken. The low-cal profile means you can reward frequently without guilt. The best training treat in this comparison.

Strengths

  • Only 3 calories per treat — ideal for frequent training sessions without overfeeding
  • Real chicken is the #1 ingredient with no corn, wheat, or soy
  • Small, soft, and easy to break apart for precise training rewards

Limitations

  • Soft texture means they can crumble and leave residue in pockets
  • Contains chickpea and tapioca starch as binding agents
  • Higher price per ounce compared to budget biscuit options
Full Moon Chicken Jerky logo

When to Choose Full Moon Chicken Jerky

Owners who want human-grade, transparent ingredients in a jerky format

Full Moon sets the standard for ingredient transparency — USDA human-grade chicken with minimal, readable ingredients. You can see and smell the quality. The jerky format is less convenient than pre-sized training treats, but the ingredient quality and safety record are top tier for the mid-range price.

Strengths

  • USDA-certified human-grade chicken — the only human-grade jerky in this comparison
  • Single protein source with minimal ingredients you can actually read
  • Made in the USA with full ingredient traceability

Limitations

  • Higher price per ounce than standard treats
  • Jerky strips need to be torn into smaller pieces for training use
  • Higher calorie density than small training treats

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Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe training treats package

Zuke's Mini Naturals Chicken Recipe

Score: 8.6
Full Moon Chicken Jerky human-grade dog treats package

Full Moon Chicken Jerky

Score: 8.5