Is Nutrience Grain Free Ocean Fish a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (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 52 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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.
- Recipe52
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency55
- 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 52, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 34%
- Fat
- 16%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.50%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3%
Energy: 384 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E supplement; Vitamin A supplement; Niacin; Calcium pantothenate; Riboflavin; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Thiamine mononitrate; Biotin; Vitamin B12 supplement; Vitamin D3 supplement; Folic acid; Zinc sulfate; Zinc proteinate; Iron proteinate; Ferrous sulfate; Copper proteinate; Copper sulfate; Manganese proteinate; Manganous oxide; Calcium iodate; Sodium selenite; DL-methionine; L-lysine; Choline chloride; Taurine; L-carnitine; Glucosamine hydrochloride 800 mg/kg; Chondroitin sulfate 400 mg/kg
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative in canola oil); Rosemary extract
Feeding guide
Please use our feeding calculator for feeding recommendations. The quantity of food your dog requires is dependent upon size, age, activity level and environment. Transition over 5-7 days from 25% Nutrience/75% old food to 100% new.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, 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 (54)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | herring | Herring | meat | good | - | 2.4 |
| 3 | hake | Hake | meat | good | - | 2.4 |
| 4 | sole | Raw whole sole | meat | good | - | 2.4 |
| 5 | cod | Cod | meat | good | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | flounder | Flounder | meat | good | - | 2.3 |
| 7 | sebastes | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.3 |
| 8 | ocean whitefish meal | White Fish | meat | good | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | green peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 10 | sweet potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.2 |
| 11 | lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 12 | canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.2 |
| 13 | sun-cured alfalfa meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 14 | natural fish flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | salmon oil (source of DHA) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 17 | pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 18 | butternut squash | Butternut Squash | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 21 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 22 | apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | pomegranate | Pomegranate | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 26 | juniper berry extract | Juniper | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | ginger | Ginger | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | fennel | Fennel | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | chamomile | Chamomile | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | peppermint leaf | Mint | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | licorice root | Liquorice | veg | medium | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | vitamins [vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid] | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | minerals [zinc sulfate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite] | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | L-lysine | Lysine | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | chicory root extract | Chicory Root Extract | fibre | good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | yeast extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | glucosamine hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | chondroitin sulfate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product | Bifidobacterium bifidum | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product. | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.nutrience.com/
- Contact page
- www.nutrience.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
- nutrience.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 | +7.05 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.115 | -0.12 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.092 | -1.07 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 44.6% | -0.012 | -0.54 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 2.2% | -0.065 | -0.14 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -4.61 | 0.222 | -1.02 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.05 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.115 | -0.12 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.092 | -1.07 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 44.6% | -0.012 | -0.54 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 2.2% | -0.065 | -0.14 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -4.61 | 0.222 | -1.02 |
| 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
- 52.2
- Final score
- 52/100
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 | 34 | 37.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 384 | 424.3 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
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) | 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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Canada with fresh never frozen animal ingredients (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| For pets sensitive to poultry and other land-based proteins (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon oil and cold water Atlantic herring are used as the primary sources of DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids, to contribute to a healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Powerful prebiotics & probiotics provide a greater absorption of nutrients and promote digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine & chondroitin are incorporated to maintain joint health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A special botanical blend and coconut oil are used for their ability to provide multiple health benefits (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain 0% (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Multiple sources of coldwater fish provide protein and essential amino acids for overall health and maintenance (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrience Grain Free closely mimics a carnivore's ancestral diet (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrience Grain Free Ocean Fish Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Whole fruits and vegetables contain rich antioxidant and phytonutrient properties (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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