Quick answer · Prices observed July 14, 2026
McDuffy and Nala both make gently cooked, frozen fresh dog food in the Philippines — the differences are price, format, and how you reorder. Nala offers same-day Metro Manila delivery (order by noon), a polished store, and flexible payment including COD up to ₱5,000, GCash, and Maya. Nala runs 2.4–3.4× McDuffy’s per-gram price (₱80–115 per 100g vs ₱33.80 per 100g McDuffy Essentials); McDuffy comes in 500g meals instead of 200g packs, and is the only one of the two with recurring subscription billing, a full meal-plan quiz, and a 50/20/full intro ramp.
McDuffy vs Nala: An Honest Comparison (July 2026)
Both brands gently cook fresh food, blast-freeze or freeze it, and deliver it in Metro Manila — and both are legitimate choices. This page compares them factually: per-gram price, pack format, ordering model, formulation, delivery, and payment. McDuffy wrote it; every Nala figure was observed July 14, 2026 on Nala’s own online store. Prices drift — we re-verify quarterly. Spot an error? Email support@mcduffy.co and we will correct it.
What Nala does well
- Same-day delivery. Order by noon and food arrives the same day in their Metro Manila service area, free of delivery charge — the fastest fresh dog food fulfillment observed in the country. McDuffy delivers frozen in 1–3 business days.
- Payment flexibility. Cards, GCash, Maya, GrabPay, and cash on delivery up to ₱5,000 (observed July 14, 2026). McDuffy’s recurring subscription bills to a credit or debit card; other options apply to one-time orders.
- A polished buying experience. Clean store, clear recipe pages, and a portion quiz that gives feeding guidance fast.
- 200g packs. For very small dogs, a 200g pack can mean less time in the fridge after thawing.
Side by side
| Factor | McDuffy | Nala |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100g | ₱33.80–47.80 (₱169 Essentials / ₱239 Signature per 500g) | ₱80–115 (₱200/200g chicken & pork, ₱230/200g beef; down to ₱160–184/200g at their largest volume tier) |
| Pack format | 500g frozen meals | 200g blast-frozen packs |
| How you reorder | Recurring subscription — billed and shipped automatically each cycle; pause or cancel anytime | One-time orders in volume tiers (3–28 packs); you reorder manually |
| Intro pricing | 50% off box 1, 20% off box 2, full price from box 3 | Volume discounts by pack count |
| Quiz | Full plan funnel — portions, recipes, price, pouch with your dog’s name | Portion guidance |
| Formulation | Board-certified veterinary nutritionist; AAFCO adult-maintenance profiles | Pet nutritionists (as stated on their site); AAFCO not stated |
| Delivery | Metro Manila-wide, frozen, 1–3 business days | Same-day (order by noon); Metro Manila plus Taytay and Cainta |
| Payment | Card (recurring); more options on one-time orders | Cards, GCash, Maya, GrabPay, COD ≤₱5,000 |
The per-gram math
At list price, Nala’s chicken and pork packs are ₱200 per 200g — ₱100 per 100g — and beef is ₱230 per 200g (₱115 per 100g). At their deepest published volume tier (28 packs), chicken and pork drop to ₱160 per 200g (₱80 per 100g). McDuffy Essentials is ₱169 per 500g — ₱33.80 per 100g — at every quantity, with Signature recipes at ₱47.80 per 100g. That makes Nala roughly 2.4× to 3.4× McDuffy Essentials per gram, using prices observed July 14, 2026.
Format matters too: a 10kg dog eating around 215g a day gets through a 200g pack daily, versus a 500g McDuffy pouch every two-plus days — fewer pouches to thaw and unpack per week. For very small dogs the 200g size is genuinely convenient; McDuffy’s guidance is to thaw in the fridge and serve within 3 days, which covers small-dog portions from a 500g pouch.
When Nala is the right pick
- You need fresh food today — their same-day, order-by-noon delivery is unmatched.
- You prefer paying by COD, GCash, Maya, or GrabPay for every order.
- You have a very small dog and like the 200g pack size.
When McDuffy is the right pick
- Per-gram price matters: ₱33.80 per 100g vs ₱80–115 per 100g is the difference between ≈₱44/day and ≈₱104–150/day for a 5kg dog.
- You want feeding on autopilot — a recurring subscription that bills and ships automatically, with pause, skip, and cancel anytime, instead of remembering to reorder.
- You want a complete plan, not just portions — the 2-minute quiz builds recipes, daily portions, and pricing around your dog, with a pouch carrying your dog’s name.
- A stated formulation standard matters: board-certified veterinary nutritionist, AAFCO adult-maintenance profiles, human-grade ingredients.
- You want to start at half price: exactly 50% off list on box one, 20% off box two, full price from box three.
See how both brands compare against every other Philippine fresh option — including the brands with lower per-gram prices than McDuffy — in the full July 2026 comparison.
Common questions
Is Nala more expensive than McDuffy?
Per gram, yes, at prices observed July 14, 2026: Nala runs ₱80–115 per 100g depending on recipe and volume tier, vs McDuffy at ₱33.80–47.80 per 100g — roughly 2.4–3.4× McDuffy Essentials. Nala offers same-day delivery and more payment options, which may matter more to you than per-gram price.
Does Nala have a subscription?
Not as of July 14, 2026 — Nala sells one-time orders in volume tiers of 3 to 28 packs that you reorder manually. McDuffy is the only Philippine fresh dog food service with true recurring subscription billing as of that date.
Which delivers faster, McDuffy or Nala?
Nala — same-day in their Metro Manila service area if you order by noon. McDuffy delivers frozen across Metro Manila in 1–3 business days, on a recurring schedule once you subscribe, so after the first box there is nothing to reorder.
