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Nutro vs Purina Moist & Meaty

Nutro is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Purina Moist & Meaty by Nestlé Purina PetCare (owned by Nestlé S.A.). On KibbleLab, Nutro averages 8.1 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 5.9 for Purina Moist & Meaty. Nutro makes food for cats and dogs, while Purina Moist & Meaty covers dogs.

Nutro and Purina Moist & Meaty compared

Nutro Purina Moist & Meaty
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Nestlé S.A.
Founded 1935 2001
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Products listed 92 2
Serves Cats & dogs Dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$$ $$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
8.1 (avg of 92) 5.9 (avg of 2)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Nutro vs Purina Moist & Meaty: how they compare

Scores

Nutro scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.1 out of 10 across 92 scored foods, compared with 5.9 across 2 for Purina Moist & Meaty. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Purina Moist & Meaty is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, owned by Nestlé S.A., based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, founded in 2001.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 92 Nutro foods and 2 Purina Moist & Meaty foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Nutro or Purina Moist & Meaty?

Nutro scores higher: it averages 8.1 out of 10 across 92 scored foods, compared with 5.9 for Purina Moist & Meaty. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Nutro and Purina Moist & Meaty?

Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Purina Moist & Meaty is made by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which is owned by Nestlé S.A.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Nutro has 92 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 2 for Purina Moist & Meaty.

Where is each brand based?

Nutro is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Purina Moist & Meaty is based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Have Nutro or Purina Moist & Meaty been recalled?

Neither Nutro nor Purina Moist & Meaty has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Nutro and Purina Moist & Meaty .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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