Nutro Hearty Stew Tender Chicken
Owners who want visible, recognizable ingredients in a premium stew format
Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner with Chicken
Budget-conscious owners who need affordable wet food supplementation
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Nutro Hearty Stew Tender Chicken
Owners who want visible, recognizable ingredients in a premium stew format
Nutro Hearty Stew stands out for its visual appeal — you can see real chicken chunks and vegetable pieces in the stew. No by-products, no corn/wheat/soy, clean ingredient list. The stew format is less calorie-dense than pate, so you may need more volume for larger dogs. A solid premium option with genuine ingredient quality.
Strengths
- Real chicken is the #1 ingredient with visible vegetable pieces in stew format
- No corn, wheat, soy, chicken by-product meal, or artificial preservatives
- Hearty stew texture with recognizable chunks that dogs find highly palatable
Limitations
- Owned by Mars (same parent as Pedigree) — corporate overlap may concern some
- Stew format has higher moisture content, meaning less caloric density per ounce
- Limited flavor variety compared to competitors with larger wet food lines
When to Choose Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner with Chicken
Budget-conscious owners who need affordable wet food supplementation
Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner is the most affordable wet dog food option available. It meets AAFCO standards for complete nutrition, but the ingredient quality reflects the price — by-products, unnamed proteins, and artificial additives. A functional budget choice for supplementing dry food, not a premium daily diet.
Strengths
- Lowest daily feeding cost in this comparison at ~$4/day — highly accessible
- Widely available at grocery stores, big box retailers, and online
- AAFCO-compliant complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs
Limitations
- Contains meat by-products and unnamed protein sources as primary ingredients
- Added artificial colors and preservatives in the formula
- Minimal ingredient transparency — vague sourcing and protein quality
