Our verdict
Is Inukshukpetfoods 26/16 a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (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 all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists herring meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists barley
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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 (47)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 51.8%
- carb 15.6%
- meat 8.1%
- mineral 7.5%
- oil 5.1%
- additive 4.7%
- veg 4.6%
- fibre 2.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 2.8 |
| 2 | Herring Meal | Herring Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 3 | Ground Whole Grain Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 4 | Ground Whole Grain Corn | Whole-Grain Maize | carb · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 5 | Ground Whole Grain Wheat | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 6 | Wheat Shorts | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 7 | Whole Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 8 | Chicken Fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.6 |
| 9 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 10 | Dried Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 11 | Herring Oil | Herring Oil | oil · good | - | 2.5 |
| 12 | Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 13 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 14 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 15 | Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 17 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 18 | Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 19 | Mixed Tocopherols (preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.3 |
| 20 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 21 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 22 | Chondroitin Sulfate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 23 | Black Malted Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | Calcium Propionate (preservative) | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | Limestone | Limestone | mineral · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.1 |
| 27 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 28 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | L-Lysine | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Niacin (B3) | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Calcium Pantothenate (B5) | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Biotin (B7) | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Riboflavin (B2) | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Thiamine Mononitrate (B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Cobalt Sulfate | Cobalt Sulfate | mineral · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | Folic Acid (B9) | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
- 1. Chicken Meal2.8% estimated
- 2. Herring Meal2.8% estimated
- 3. Ground Whole Grain Barley2.8% estimated
- 4. Ground Whole Grain Corn2.7% estimated
- 5. Ground Whole Grain Wheat2.7% estimated
- 6. Wheat Shorts2.7% estimated
- 7. Whole Brown Rice2.6% estimated
- 8. Chicken Fat2.6% estimated
- 9. Dried Beet Pulp2.6% estimated
- 10. Dried Brewer's Yeast2.5% estimated
- 11. Herring Oil2.5% estimated
- 12. Chicken Liver2.5% estimated
- 13. Salt2.5% estimated
- 14. Lecithin2.4% estimated
- 15. Kelp Meal2.4% estimated
- 16. Potassium Chloride2.4% estimated
- 17. DL-Methionine2.3% estimated
- 18. Chicory Root2.3% estimated
- 19. Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)2.3% estimated
- 20. Flaxseed2.2% estimated
- 21. Glucosamine Hydrochloride2.2% estimated
- 22. Chondroitin Sulfate2.2% estimated
- 23. Black Malted Barley2.2% estimated
- 24. Calcium Propionate (preservative)2.1% estimated
- 25. Limestone2.1% estimated
- 26. Iron Proteinate2.1% estimated
- 27. Zinc Proteinate2.0% estimated
- 28. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)2.0% estimated
- 29. Vitamin E Supplement2.0% estimated
- 30. Taurine1.9% estimated
- 31. Manganese Proteinate1.9% estimated
- 32. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.9% estimated
- 33. Copper Proteinate1.9% estimated
- 34. L-Lysine1.8% estimated
- 35. Selenium Yeast1.8% estimated
- 36. Vitamin A Supplement1.8% estimated
- 37. Niacin (B3)1.7% estimated
- 38. Calcium Pantothenate (B5)1.7% estimated
- 39. Biotin (B7)1.7% estimated
- 40. Riboflavin (B2)1.6% estimated
- 41. Thiamine Mononitrate (B1)1.6% estimated
- 42. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.6% estimated
- 43. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6)1.6% estimated
- 44. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.5% estimated
- 45. Cobalt Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 46. Calcium Iodate1.5% estimated
- 47. Folic Acid (B9)1.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 16%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Energy: 363 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a clean & dry location.
Feeding guide
Serve dry & have fresh drinking water available at all times. Avoid over feeding. Monitor your dog's weight and reduce or increase feed ration as needed. No supplements or additives required. Refer to the feeding guide on the bag and adjust based on body condition, activity level, stool quality, and weight.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Iron Proteinate; Zinc Proteinate; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C); Vitamin E Supplement; Taurine; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; L-Lysine; Selenium Yeast; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin (B3); Calcium Pantothenate (B5); Biotin (B7); Riboflavin (B2); Thiamine Mononitrate (B1); Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Cobalt Sulfate; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid (B9)
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Calcium Propionate (preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Inukshukpetfoods
- Website
- https://www.inukshukpro.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1 (800) 561-0072
- Address
- 136 Hodgson Road, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3C 2G4
- Contact page
- www.inukshukpro.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.inukshukpro.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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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 47 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 +5.7 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.69 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.6% | -0.115 | -1.79 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.8% | 0.163 | +0.79 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.9% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.51 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.7% | 0.060 | +0.16 |
| 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 | -5.73 | 0.222 | -1.27 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.69 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.6% | -0.115 | -1.79 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.8% | 0.163 | +0.79 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.9% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| 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 | 7.8% | -0.065 | -0.51 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.7% | 0.060 | +0.16 |
| 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 | -5.73 | 0.222 | -1.27 |
| 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
- 47.1
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 18.049723756906076 to 40%) | 99.2 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.515193370165745 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 363 | 401.1 | 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: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Iron Proteinate
- Zinc Proteinate
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Taurine
- Manganese Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- L-Lysine
- Selenium Yeast
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Niacin (B3)
- Calcium Pantothenate (B5)
- Biotin (B7)
- Riboflavin (B2)
- Thiamine Mononitrate (B1)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Cobalt Sulfate
- Calcium Iodate
- Folic Acid (B9)
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) | 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, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| provides complete nutrition for all life stages, including growing puppies, senior dogs, and pregnant or lactating females (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult) (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carefully selected ingredients and a highly digestible formulation support consistent energy, strong development, and overall health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added vitamins and chelated minerals help ensure proper nutrient absorption and long-term support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AN ALL LIFE STAGES FORMULA FOR PETS & PUPPIES (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| balanced, everyday formula designed for pets and dogs with lower to moderate activity levels (on page) | Content | 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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