Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Adult Chicken & Vegetables Entree Slices in Gravy
The lowest-calorie food in this ranking at 892 kcal/kg and 2.5% fat, which makes it a legitimate weight-loss tool as well as a palatability booster. Most of the can is water, so it is not a protein source.
Score breakdown
The overall score of 64/100 is a weighted sum of the six dimensions below. Each dimension shows what we found in this specific formula.
Weight 30% · Algorithm-computed score 62/100
Algorithm: first ingredient “Water” is neutral; 3 named animal ingredients in the top five; protein 50.0% on a dry-matter basis (target for this stage: 24%). Deductions: Plant protein concentrate — dilutes animal share.
Weight 20% · Algorithm-computed score 55/100
Algorithm: first ingredient is not a named animal source; among the top five, 0 by-product/unnamed and 1 plant-protein concentrate items.
Weight 18% · Editorially assessed score 78/100
AAFCO statement: Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.. Formulated-to-meet profiles are acceptable but weaker evidence than feeding trials, which caps the score here.
Weight 14% · Editorially assessed score 84/100
Nine voluntary recalls since 2011, most of them small and lot-specific. Recent events cluster in the prescription channel: a December 2022 mislabelling of Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN cans and a February-March 2023 elevated-vitamin-D withdrawal of EL Elemental dry food. No mainstream retail Pro Plan dry food has been recalled.
Weight 10% · Algorithm-computed score 15/100
Algorithm: about $11.07 per 1,000 kcal ($$$ tier), normalized against same-species peers, wet and dry together (cheapest = 100, most expensive ≈ 15).
Weight 8% · Editorially assessed score 86/100
Owner ratings are consistently high across major retailers, with few recurring palatability complaints.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Slices-in-gravy texture with real chicken and visible vegetables, which is the single most reliable way to get a picky dog to finish a meal
- Only 892 kcal/kg and 2.5% fat - the lowest calorie density in this ranking, and a genuinely useful tool for weight loss
- Made in Purina-owned US facilities with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
- Roughly $11.07 per 1,000 kcal, well under the premium canned foods here
What we don't
- Water is the first ingredient and wheat gluten the fourth - a lot of the can is not meat
- 9% protein and 2.5% fat as-fed are low; this is a topper or a weight-management tool, not a high-protein meal
- Formulated-to-meet only, with no feeding-trial substantiation
- Meat by-products and unnamed liver appear in the top six
Ingredients & nutrition analysis
The first five ingredients tell most of the story:
Two things make this worth a slot. First, palatability: slices in gravy with real chicken, carrots, potatoes and green beans is the format most likely to get a refusing dog to eat. Second, the numbers - 892 kcal/kg and 2.5% crude fat, the lowest calorie density of anything in this ranking, which is genuinely useful if you need to cut calories without cutting bowl volume.
Be clear about what it is not. Water is the first ingredient, wheat gluten the fourth, and 9% protein as-fed means a 13 oz can delivers 435 kcal but only about 37 g of protein. Used as a topper or as part of a weight-management plan it is one of the cheapest tools available at roughly $11.07 per 1,000 kcal; used as a sole diet it under-delivers on protein.
Alternatives to consider
Other products ranked in Best Wet Dog Food:
78/ 100 Merrick Grain-Free Real Texas Beef Dinner Canned Dog Food
Frequently asked questions
Is Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Adult Chicken & Vegetables Entree Slices in Gravy right for my pet?
It is our pick for: Overweight dogs, picky eaters, and topping kibble with something a dog will actually eat. It is not the best fit for: Owners feeding a high-protein canned diet, and anyone avoiding wheat gluten and by-products. Individual animals vary — if your pet has diagnosed health conditions, confirm the choice with your veterinarian.
How much does Purina Pro Plan SAVOR Adult Chicken & Vegetables Entree Slices in Gravy cost?
Expect roughly $4.48 per pound ($$$ tier) depending on bag size and retailer. Check the linked retailers for current pricing; our value score compares cost per 1,000 kcal against comparable formulas.
How should I switch to this food?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing increasing proportions of the new food into the old. Go slower for puppies, kittens, seniors and pets with sensitive stomachs, and watch stool quality during the switch.
Score history
Every change to this product's score is logged here, including the reason. Scores are recomputed by algorithm whenever ingredient or price data changes.
- 2026-10-19 — Product data refreshed: guaranteed analysis, ingredient list, AAFCO statement, calorie content and price replaced with values verified against the manufacturer's current US label and current US retail listings. Editorial scores for standards, safety and reviews reassessed against that data.