Grubbo Good Gut Grub
Dry Extruded complete High insect protein Clear label
Is Grubbo Good Gut Grub 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 overall quality of the ingredient list adds +8.3 points, and the meat content contributes +3.3 points to the total. However, the processing format reduces the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages deducts -4.2 points.
40% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe68
- Nutritionalmedium92
- 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 dry foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 34% of the dry matter (45% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 21%
- Fat
- 10%
- Fibre
- 4.50%
- Ash
- 7%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 3.60%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 6.40%
- Calcium
- 1%
Energy: 347 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A: 40,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3: 2,500 IU/kg; Vitamin E: 125 mg/kg; Zinc (Zinc sulphate monohydrate): 100 mg/kg; Iron (Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate): 75 mg/kg; Manganese (Manganous sulphate monohydrate): 50 mg/kg; Copper (Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate): 7.50 mg/kg; Iodine (Calcium iodate, anhydrous): 1.50 mg/kg; Selenium (Sodium selenite): 0.15 mg/kg
Technological additives
Natural Antioxidants: Tocopherol Extracts
Feeding guide
This is a guide only. Please ensure fresh, clean drinking water is always available. Sensitive Dogs need time to adjust. We recommend introducing their new food slowly, over the course of at least two weeks.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.5/5 · 63 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: insect
- Doesn't list chicken, 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 (28)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15% Insect | Insects | meat | good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Insect 15% | Insects | meat | good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Dried Insect 15% | Insect Protein | meat | good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 3.6 |
| 6 | Fava Bean Protein | Fava Bean Protein | carb | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 7 | Linseed Oil (5%) | Linseed oil | oil | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Brewers Yeast (4%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 9 | Dried Pumpkin (3%) | Pumpkin | veg | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 10 | Vegetable Stock | Vegetable Stock | other | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 11 | Dried Cranberry (2%) | Cranberries | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 12 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | Carob | Carob | fibre | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 14 | Dried Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 15 | Psyllium Husk (1%) | Psyllium fibre | fibre | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 16 | Yeasts | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 17 | as a source of Prebiotic MOS and Beta glucans | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Chicory Root Extract | Chicory Root Extract | fibre | good | - | 2.5 |
| 19 | as a source of Prebiotic FOS | Prebiotics | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | Dried Marshmallow Root (0.05%) | Marshmallow Root | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 21 | Dried Nettle (0.05%) | Nettles | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 22 | Dried Ginger (0.05%) | Ginger | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Dried Chamomile (0.05%) | Chamomile | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 24 | Liquorice Root powder (0.03%) | Liquorice | veg | medium | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 25 | Yucca Schidigera Extract (0.025%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | 0.025 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Dried Algae | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | as a source of DHA | DHA | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | Tyndallised Lactobacillus helveticus HA-122 150x109 cells/g (0.005%) | Tyndallised Lactobacillus | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
Brand
- Website
- https://mygrubclub.com/
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
- mygrubclub.com
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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 34.2% | 0.096 | +3.28 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.115 | -0.86 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.092 | -0.70 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.0% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.7% | -0.106 | -4.20 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 34.2% | 0.096 | +3.28 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.4% | -0.115 | -0.86 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.092 | -0.70 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.0% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.10 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.7% | -0.106 | -4.20 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- 67.7
- 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 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.
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 | 21 | 22.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 83.2 |
| Fat | 10 | 10.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 92.2 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 4.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 87.6 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 347 | 377.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (60.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12.1/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (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
- "Complete Dry Dog Food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "HYPO-ALLERGENIC Naturally hypoallergenic and grain-free - perfect for dogs with allergies & sensitivities" — supported by the declared grain-free 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoallergenic & Designed for Sensitive Stomachs (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gut Microbiome Support (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps Soothe Tummies (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes Balance & Better Poops (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MICROBIOME SUPPORT Our complete recipe contains pre- & post-biotics, sweet potato, and psyllium husk support a balanced microbiome (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete Dry Dog Food (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Novel Insect Protein Recipe with Sweet Potato, Linseed & Postbiotics (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HELPS SOOTHE Beta glucans, linseed, and botanicals help to soothe upset tummies and support the gut lining (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| IMMUNE SUPPORT Gently promotes overall health and immune function for dogs with sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GUT-FRIENDLY Fortified with gut-friendly superfoods + prebiotics for healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NOVEL PROTEIN Perfect for dogs with allergies & sensitivities (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| SKIN & JOINT SUPPORT Packed with omegas to support healthy skin, coat & joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ANTI-OXIDANTS Rich in antioxidants for immunity & energy (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HYPO-ALLERGENIC Naturally hypoallergenic and grain-free - perfect for dogs with allergies & sensitivities (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| NUTRITIONALLY COMPLETE Packed with all the essential amino acids, healthy fats, and minerals your dog needs to thrive (on page) | Nutrient | 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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