Is About Us Chicken Pâté a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 68 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +4.7 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.5 points. Conversely, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -3.6 points. Finally, the additives in the recipe contributed +2.3 points to the final calculation.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
34% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe68
- Nutritionallow96
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 68, in the top quarter of the foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 48% of the dry matter (66% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
- Only protein and fat declared; fibre, ash and moisture missing from the analysis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8.50%
- Fat
- 5.50%
- Carbohydrates
- 4%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.20%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 0.10%
- Calcium
- 0.30%
- Phosphorus
- 0.20%
Energy: 120 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Suitable for puppy dogs aged 2 months and older. Gradually introduce over 7-10 days. Adjust to maintain optimal weight. For wet+dry, halve both guides. Fresh water always available. Approximate daily feeding: Adult dog weight 1-5kg: 1/2 - 2 pouches; 5-10kg: 2 - 3.5 pouches; 10-25kg: 3.5 - 7.5 pouches; 25kg+: 7.5+.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (30)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken frames (30%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 30 | 30.0 |
| 2 | Chicken meat (24%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Chicken liver (12%) | Chicken Liver | meat | good | 12 | 12.0 |
| 4 | Prebiotics (chicory) | Prebiotics | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 5 | Vitamins & minerals | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 6 | Cassia gum | Cassia gum | additive | poor | - | 1.6 |
| 7 | Guar gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 8 | Carrageenan | Carrageenan | additive | poor | - | 1.5 |
| 9 | Glycine | Manganese Glycine Chelate | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 10 | Dextrose | Dextrose | carb | poor | - | 1.5 |
| 11 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 12 | Xylose | Xylose | additive | poor | - | 1.4 |
| 13 | Sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 1.4 |
| 14 | Flaxseed oil | Linseed oil | oil | good | - | 1.4 |
| 15 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 16 | Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 17 | Sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 1.3 |
| 18 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 19 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 20 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 1.2 |
| 21 | Kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 22 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 23 | Tomato | Tomato | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 24 | Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 25 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 26 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 27 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.0 |
| 28 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 29 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
| 30 | Green tea. | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 0.9 |
Brand
- Address
- Hawkesbury Valley
- Contact page
- befrankpets.com.au
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- befrankpets.com.au
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.46 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 48.4% | 0.096 | +4.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.4% | 0.163 | +2.35 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.2% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.0% | -0.065 | -0.39 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 34.0% | -0.106 | -3.59 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -7.40 | 0.222 | -1.64 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.46 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 48.4% | 0.096 | +4.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.4% | 0.163 | +2.35 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.2% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.0% | -0.065 | -0.39 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.6% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 34.0% | -0.106 | -3.59 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -7.40 | 0.222 | -1.64 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 68.0
- Final score
- 68/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for puppies and growth. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.5 | 38.6 | 100 |
| Fat | 5.5 | 25 | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.3 | 1.4 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.2 | 0.9 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 62.3 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 120 | 545.5 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 24.5, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (66% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 13.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "grain free puppy" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "complete and balanced nutrition for early life stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| supports muscle development and metabolic function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports brain development, immune function, and metabolism (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports immune and skin health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports immune health and promoting healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports healthy joint, heart and brain health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of high-quality protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free puppy (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 95% meat, organs & superfoods (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced nutrition for early life stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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