Nutro vs Sojos
Nutro is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Sojos by Wellness Pet Company (owned by Clearlake Capital Group). On KibbleLab, Sojos averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.1 for Nutro. Sojos is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutro is not.
Nutro and Sojos compared
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|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mars Petcare | Wellness Pet Company |
| Parent company | Mars, Incorporated | Clearlake Capital Group |
| Founded | 1935 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) | Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA |
| Products listed | 92 | 7 |
| Serves | Cats & dogs | Dogs |
Price tierA relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost. |
$$$$ | $$$$ |
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 | Yes |
ScoreThe 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) | 8.4 (avg of 7) |
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | Amazon Check prices on Amazon | Amazon Check prices on Amazon |
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Nutro vs Sojos: how they compare
Scores
Sojos scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 8.1 across 92 for Nutro. 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. Sojos is made by Wellness Pet Company, owned by Clearlake Capital Group, based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2021.
Standards and range
Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Sojos is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutro is not. KibbleLab lists 92 Nutro foods and 7 Sojos foods.
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Common Questions
Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Nutro or Sojos?
Sojos scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 7 scored foods, compared with 8.1 for Nutro. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Who makes Nutro and Sojos?
Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Sojos is made by Wellness Pet Company, which is owned by Clearlake Capital Group.
Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?
Nutro has 92 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 7 for Sojos.
Where is each brand based?
Nutro is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Sojos is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA.
Are Nutro or Sojos PSC Accredited?
Sojos is a PSC Accredited business. The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification.
Have Nutro or Sojos been recalled?
Neither Nutro nor Sojos has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
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