Our verdict
Is Bark Australia Salmon & Ocean Fish Kibble a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (32)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 46.0%
- veg 22.7%
- carb 11.5%
- mineral 8.2%
- additive 5.1%
- meat 4.1%
- fibre 2.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Salmon and Ocean Fish | Ocean Fish | meat · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 2 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 3 | Chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 4 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 5 | Sugar Beets | Sugar Beet | carb · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 6 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 7 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 8 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 9 | Tomato | Tomato | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 10 | Vegetable Protein | Vegetable protein extracts | carb · poor | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Essential Vitamins & Trace Minerals A | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 3.5 |
| 12 | Thiamine (B1) | Thiamine Nitrate | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 13 | Riboflavin (B2) | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 14 | Niacin (B3) | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 15 | Calcium Pantothenate (B5) | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Vitamin B6 | Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 17 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 18 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 20 | Zinc | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 21 | Iron | Iron | mineral · good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | Copper | Copper | mineral · good | - | 2.8 |
| 23 | Manganese | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Iodine | Iodine | supplement · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Selenium | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 2.6 |
| 26 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | DHA Omega 3 & 6 | DHA | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Inulin (prebiotic) | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | L-lysine | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Bacillus subtilis | Bacillus Subtilis | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 31 | DL-Methionine (amino acid) | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Natural Antioxidants and Tocopherols from source. | Antioxidants | additive · medium | - | 2.1 |
- 1. Australian Salmon and Ocean Fish4.1% estimated
- 2. Brown Rice4.1% estimated
- 3. Chickpeas4.0% estimated
- 4. Lentils3.9% estimated
- 5. Sugar Beets3.9% estimated
- 6. Pumpkin3.8% estimated
- 7. Carrots3.7% estimated
- 8. Blueberries3.7% estimated
- 9. Tomato3.6% estimated
- 10. Vegetable Protein3.5% estimated
- 11. Essential Vitamins & Trace Minerals A3.5% estimated
- 12. Thiamine (B1)3.4% estimated
- 13. Riboflavin (B2)3.4% estimated
- 14. Niacin (B3)3.3% estimated
- 15. Calcium Pantothenate (B5)3.2% estimated
- 16. Vitamin B63.2% estimated
- 17. Folic Acid3.1% estimated
- 18. Biotin3.0% estimated
- 19. Citric Acid3.0% estimated
- 20. Zinc2.9% estimated
- 21. Iron2.8% estimated
- 22. Copper2.8% estimated
- 23. Manganese2.7% estimated
- 24. Iodine2.6% estimated
- 25. Selenium2.6% estimated
- 26. Glucosamine2.5% estimated
- 27. DHA Omega 3 & 62.4% estimated
- 28. Inulin (prebiotic)2.4% estimated
- 29. L-lysine2.3% estimated
- 30. Bacillus subtilis2.3% estimated
- 31. DL-Methionine (amino acid)2.2% estimated
- 32. Natural Antioxidants and Tocopherols from source.2.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 4% |
Energy: 385 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A; Vitamin D; Vitamin E; Vitamin K; Thiamine (B1); Riboflavin (B2); Niacin (B3); Calcium Pantothenate (B5); Vitamin B6; Vitamin B12; Folic Acid; Biotin; Citric Acid; Zinc; Iron; Copper; Manganese; Iodine; Selenium; Glucosamine; DHA Omega 3 & 6; Inulin (prebiotic); L-lysine; Bacillus subtilis; DL-Methionine
Technological additives
Natural Antioxidants; Tocopherols
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18
Brand and contact: Bark Australia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +61 0428 933193
- Address
- Bark Natural Petcare, 17 Eastern Rd Traralgon Victoria 3844
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
- thedoggiebalmco.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 51 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.4 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.44 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.115 | -1.62 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.4% | 0.163 | +1.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.2% | -0.012 | -0.72 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.32 | 0.222 | -1.40 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.44 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.1% | -0.115 | -1.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.4% | 0.163 | +1.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.2% | -0.012 | -0.72 |
| 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 | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | -6.32 | 0.222 | -1.40 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.7
- Final score
- 51/100
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 adult dogs. 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26 | 28.7 (band 19.143646408839782 to 40%) | 97.6 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.849447513812155 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 385 | 425.4 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 25 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Thiamine (B1)
- Riboflavin (B2)
- Niacin (B3)
- Calcium Pantothenate (B5)
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
- Citric Acid
- Zinc
- Iron
- Copper
- Manganese
- Iodine
- Selenium
- Glucosamine
- DHA Omega 3 & 6
- Inulin (prebiotic)
- L-lysine
- Bacillus subtilis
- DL-Methionine
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "All-Natural, complete nutrition" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainably fished Australian Salmon & Ocean Fish (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich-tasting flavour and bursting with Essential fatty acids to promote healthy skin & coats (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for sensitive skin dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Essential fatty acids for healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 (DHA) to sustain brain functions (all dog types) (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Essential fatty acids support healthy skin & coat and help to sustain brain and cognitive function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine Essential to support healthy joints and bones and to relieve joint pain (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| can assist joint pain, help to reduce and manage inflammation, stimulate healthy bone and cartilage production and promote healthier gut and stronger immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| For dogs 15 months+ (All Breeds) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nothing Artificial - no crap (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural Probiotics & Prebiotics (to ensure healthy gut microflora) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All-Natural, complete nutrition (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten free (we've replaced wheat grain with nutritious rice) (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO BY-PRODUCTS used in this product (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | 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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