Is Iron Will Raw Beef & Pork (Raw)ck-it Bucket a good dog food?
We score it 62/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score for this recipe is 62 out of 100. It gained +7 points for the overall quality of the ingredient list and +2.3 points for being labelled nutritionally complete. It lost -10.6 points for ingredients without printed percentages and -1.2 points for the oil and fat content.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe62
- Nutritionalmedium91
- 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 62, in the top quarter of raw foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 13%
- Fat
- 11%
- Fibre
- 0.50%
- Ash
- 1.30%
- Moisture
- 72%
- Calcium
- 0.21%
- Phosphorus
- 0.19%
Energy: 162 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E supplement; Zinc proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Copper proteinate; Vitamin D supplement; Thiamine mononitrate
Storage
Keep frozen until ready to use. Thaw on a plate in the refrigerator or in cold water. Refrigerate leftover immediately for up to 3 days.
Feeding guide
Serve as a complete and balanced meal, add a few pieces to kibble or wet food as a nutritious topper, or offer them as a wholesome snack throughout the day. Ready-to-serve 2 oz portions; 3 lb bucket.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (26)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 2 | pork heart | Pork (heart) | meat | good | - | 5.0 |
| 3 | beef lung | Beef lung | meat | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 4 | pork | Pork | meat | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 5 | beef liver | Beef Liver | meat | good | - | 4.7 |
| 6 | pork kidney | Kidney | meat | good | - | 4.6 |
| 7 | green beans | Green Beans | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 8 | kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 4.4 |
| 9 | zucchini | Courgette | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 10 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 11 | butternut squash | Butternut Squash | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 12 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 4.0 |
| 13 | celery | Celery Seeds | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 14 | kelp meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 15 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 16 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 17 | magnesium proteinate | Magnesium Oxide | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 18 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 19 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | yeast extract (source of beta-glucans) | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | vitamin D supplement | Vitamin D | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | thiamine mononitrate. | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
Brand
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
- ironwillrawdogfood.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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.99 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.092 | -1.17 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.4% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| 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 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.99 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.092 | -1.17 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.4% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 61.5
- Final score
- 62/100
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 | 13 | 42.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 11 | 35.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.5 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 85 |
| Calcium | 0.21 | 0.7 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 75.5 |
| Phosphorus | 0.19 | 0.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 80.8 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 76.3 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 162 | 526 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 69.2% from the food type.
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "complete and balanced recipe" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added fish oil provides a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids to support healthy skin and a shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| minimally processed recipe is designed for optimal digestibility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made without fillers or artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced recipe (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| a blend of fruits and vegetables contributes naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (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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