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Nutro vs Victor

Nutro is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Victor by Mid America Pet Food (owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners), and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Victor averages 8.3 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.1 for Nutro. Victor is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutro is not.

Nutro and Victor compared

Nutro Victor
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Mid America Pet Food
Parent company Mars, Incorporated TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners
Founded 1935 2007
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA
Products listed 92 38
Serves Cats & dogs Cats & 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 Yes
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) 8.3 (avg of 38)
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 Victor: how they compare

Scores

Victor scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.3 out of 10 across 38 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. Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners, based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA, founded in 2007.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. Victor is accredited by the Pet Sustainability Coalition; Nutro is not. KibbleLab lists 92 Nutro foods and 38 Victor foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Nutro or Victor?

Victor scores higher: it averages 8.3 out of 10 across 38 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 Victor?

Nutro is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Victor is made by Mid America Pet Food, which is owned by TA Associates / Rx3 Growth Partners.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Nutro has 92 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 38 for Victor.

Where is each brand based?

Nutro is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Victor is based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, USA.

Are Nutro or Victor PSC Accredited?

Victor 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 Victor been recalled?

Neither Nutro nor Victor 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 Victor .

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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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