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Our Verdict
Nutrish canned product range is made up of nine recipes with ratings varying from 3.5 to 4.5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4 stars.
This wet dog food does not contain poultry by-products, artificial flavors, or preservatives. It does include options for dogs with digestive issues, those looking for grain-free diets, alongside a weight management formula.
Nutrish was formerly known as Rachael Ray Nutrish. It rebranded in 2025.
Pros
- No poultry by-product meal
- No artificial preservatives or artificial flavors
- Affordable
Cons
- Lack of ingredient traceability
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Nutrish Real Turkey, Brown Rice, Peas & Carrots Recipe Chunks in Gravy was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Nutrish Real Turkey, Brown Rice, Peas & Carrots Recipe Chunks in Gravy
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey broth, turkey, chicken, liver, pumpkin, brown rice, peas, soy protein concentrate, carrots, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), barley, oat fiber, dried egg product, salt, grain distillers dried yeast, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), guar gum, calcium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins (l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid), minerals (zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate), carrageenan, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin e supplement, rosemary extract
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 5% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 40% | 25% | 27% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 31% | 48% | 21% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is turkey broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to dog food, they are a common component in many wet products.
The second and third ingredients are turkey and chicken. Both meats are considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey or chicken”.1
They are naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The fourth ingredient is liver. Normally, liver can be considered a quality component. However, in this case, the source of the liver is not identified. For this reason, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this item.
The fifth ingredient is pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
The sixth ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The seventh ingredient is peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.
However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The eighth ingredient is soy protein concentrate, what remains of soybeans after removing the water soluble carbohydrates from the beans.
Even though it contains over 80% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat. And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label — a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
The ninth ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.
However, this recipe does have three notable exceptions.
First we note, grain distillers dried yeast, also known as GDDY.
GDDY is an ingredient obtained from the fermentation of cereal grains separated from distilling mash as a by-product of the ethanol (biofuel) industry.
This low-quality item is typically found in cattle feed and is only rarely used to make pet food.
Although it contains more than 40% protein, GDDY would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.
What’s more, less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label – a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
In addition, menhaden oil. Menhaden are small ocean fish related to herring. Their oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids, two high-quality fats boasting the highest bio-availability to both dogs and humans.
What’s more, in their mid-depth habitat, menhaden are not as likely to be exposed to mercury contamination as is typical with deep water species.
Lastly, this food includes chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Nutrish Real Turkey, Brown Rice, Peas & Carrots Recipe Chunks in Gravy looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 39.6%, a fat level of 25% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 22.9%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 37.5% and a mean fat level of 24.8%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 24.7% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 66%.
This means this Rachael Ray Nutrish canned product line contains near-average protein, below-average carbohydrate and above-average fat when compared to typical wet dog food.
Nutrish Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Nutrish through December 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Nutrish Canned Dog Food
Nutrish is a quality brand designed to support your dog’s health and well-being at an affordable price. Unfortunately, the protein levels in these recipes are lower than we would expect; otherwise, they would have been rated higher.
About
Rachael Ray Nutrish was a brand created by celebrity chef and TV personality Rachael Ray. It was purchased by Ainsworth Pet Nutrition in 2018, a division of The J. M. Smucker Company of Orville, Ohio.
Rachael Ray Nutrish is now simply Nutrish, a rebranding with a new packaging launch in 2025
All dry foods are produced in the United States. Wet recipes are made in Thailand.
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