- Which is better for training a puppy?
- Fruitables is labeled for all life stages, so it fits puppies. Zuke's Mini Naturals is labeled for adult dogs. For very frequent rewards, Zuke's 2-calorie bites add up more slowly than Fruitables' 8-calorie bites.
- Which has fewer calories?
- Zuke's. Each Mini Natural is about 2 calories, while each Fruitables bite is about 8. A 20-treat training session is roughly 40 calories with Zuke's and 160 with Fruitables.
- Is the Zuke's worth the extra money?
- If you train often and want soft, low-calorie rewards, yes. The 454-g bag at $14.94 costs more than the $4.87 Fruitables bag, but each treat is smaller and lower in calories.
- Which is better for a dog with a sensitive stomach?
- Fruitables is the one marketed for digestive health, with pumpkin as the key ingredient. Zuke's is grain-free beef, which suits dogs that do fine with a simple protein treat.
- Are either grain-free?
- Both are free of corn, wheat and soy. Zuke's is explicitly grain-free; Fruitables lists no corn, wheat or soy but does not claim grain-free.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Zuke's bag is 454 g versus 12 oz (about 340 g) for Fruitables, so it holds more treats by weight. Because Zuke's pieces are smaller, a bag also stretches over more rewards.
