Purina · Kibble · adult

Purina Beta Adult review

D38 / 100 · general adult profile

Purina Beta Adult scores 38 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is cereals, which is a cereal rather than a meat, and protein sits at 25% and fat at 14%, and the ingredient list carries flags for unnamed cereals and meat and animal derivatives.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Purina Beta Adult ranges from 17 to 45 out of 100.

Golden RetrieverD · 45
Labrador RetrieverD · 45
Swedish VallhundD · 45
BeagleD · 44
BasenjiD · 42
Basset Fauve de BretagneD · 42
Cirneco dell'EtnaD · 42
Finnish SpitzD · 42
Where it scores lowest
PugD · 17
BulldogD · 17
Frug (French Bulldog x Pug)D · 19
Shorkie (Shih Tzu x Yorkie)D · 20
Cavapoochon (Cavalier x Bichon x Poodle)D · 21

Analytical constituents

Energy355 kcal per 100g
Protein25%
Fat14%
Fibre2.5%
Ash7.5%
Moisture8%
Typical price£3.20 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£0.90

Ingredients

Cereals, Meat and animal derivatives (14%), Oils and fats, Vegetable protein.

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Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Purina Beta Adult a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 38 out of 100, a grade D. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Purina Beta Adult?

The label declares 25% crude protein and 14% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Purina Beta Adult?

Cereals. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Purina Beta Adult suit best?

It scores highest for Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Swedish Vallhund. Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.