Is NutriCanine Gently Cooked Beef Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 57/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The score is 57 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.9, and the processing format contributed -2.4. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3.
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.
- Recipe57
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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
- A minimally processed format: kept frozen, not heat-treated.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
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
- 14%
- Fat
- 9%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Moisture
- 64%
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 38%
- Fat
- 24%
- Fibre
- 3%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin and mineral supplement
Storage
Store in the freezer. Thaw prior to use by placing in the fridge 24 to 48 hours before mealtime. To defrost in a hurry, submerge the unopened meal pack in warm water until soft. Once thawed, keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
Feeding guide
If you're on a meal plan, please follow the feeding instructions outlined in your Welcome Guide, as meal pack sizes and instructions are personalized for each dog.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.8/5 · 316 reviews
Google reviews: 4.9/5 · 13,657 reviews
6,736 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, 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 grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (16)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh ground beef | Beef | meat | medium | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | Whole grain rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | Butternut squash | Butternut Squash | veg | good | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | Fresh beef liver | Beef Liver | meat | good | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | Fresh beef heart | Beef Heart | meat | good | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | Vitamin and mineral supplement | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | Strawberries | Strawberries | veg | good | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | Calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | Fish oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Sea salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | Chia seed | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
Brand
- Website
- https://nutricanine.ca/
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
- nutricanine.ca
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 | +6.90 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.3% | -0.115 | -1.53 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 19.2% | -0.092 | -1.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| 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 | -5.60 | 0.222 | -1.24 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.3% | -0.115 | -1.53 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 19.2% | -0.092 | -1.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| 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 | -5.60 | 0.222 | -1.24 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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
- 56.7
- Final score
- 57/100
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 | 14 | 38.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 9 | 25 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 2.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made with 100% real, human-grade ingredients sourced from local farms (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrient-dense and easily digestible (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Veterinarian-approved (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated by on-staff canine nutritionist for a complete & balanced nutrition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vacuum-sealed to preserve the nutrients and lock in freshness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| This recipe is recommended for gluten-sensitive dogs and picky eaters (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent source of high-quality protein that supports muscle development, maintenance, and overall strength (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CFIA-certified for human consumption (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% real, human-edible ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No hormones, no antibiotics, and no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Provides essential vitamins, including A and C, which contribute to a strong immune system and promote healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural breath-freshening properties contributing to overall dental hygiene (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| More stable energy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Thicker and glossier coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cleaner teeth & a fresher breath (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Less flatulence and firmer stools (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Increased immunity (on page) | Functional | 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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