Purina CA Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entree Classic

Wet Chunks · complete

54out of 100

Average

our rating

Our verdict

Is Purina CA Complete Essentials Beef & Rice Entree Classic a good dog food?

We score it 54/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

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.

Why you might choose it

Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

Meat makes up an estimated 8% of the dry matter (22% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
Doesn't list turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
Your dog avoids fish: the label lists seafood
Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 (29)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

supplement 59.7%
meat 21.6%
additive 10.1%
other 4.5%
carb 4.2%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Beef	Beef	meat · medium	-	4.5
2	Water Sufficient for Processing	Water	other	-	4.5
3	Liver	Liver	meat · good	-	4.4
4	Meat By-Products	By-products	meat · medium	-	4.3
5	Chicken	Chicken	meat · medium	-	4.2
6	Rice	Rice - white	carb · medium	-	4.2
7	Fish	Seafood	meat · medium	-	4.1
8	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement · medium	-	4.0
9	Zinc Sulphate	Zinc sulfate	supplement · medium	-	3.9
10	Ferrous Sulphate	Iron sulfate	supplement · good	-	3.8
11	Copper Sulphate	Copper sulphate	supplement · good	-	3.8
12	Manganese Sulphate	Manganese sulfate	supplement · medium	-	3.7
13	Potassium Iodide	Potassium iodide	supplement · good	-	3.6
14	Sodium Selenite	Sodium selenite	supplement · poor	-	3.5
15	Guar Gum	Guar gum	additive · medium	-	3.4
16	Salt	Salt	additive · poor	-	3.4
17	Carrageenan	Carrageenan	additive · poor	-	3.3
18	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	3.2
19	Niacin (Vitamin B3)	Niacin	supplement · good	-	3.1
20	Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	3.1
21	Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)	Calcium pantothenate	supplement · good	-	3.0
22	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement · good	-	2.9
23	Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	2.8
24	Vitamin B-12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	2.7
25	Biotin (Vitamin B7)	Biotin	supplement · good	-	2.7
26	Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)	Folic acid	supplement · good	-	2.6
27	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement · good	-	2.5
28	Vitamin D3 Supplement	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement · good	-	2.4
29	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	2.4

1. Beef4.5% estimated
Beef · meat · medium
2. Water Sufficient for Processing4.5% estimated
Water · other
3. Liver4.4% estimated
Liver · meat · good
4. Meat By-Products4.3% estimated
By-products · meat · medium
5. Chicken4.2% estimated
Chicken · meat · medium
6. Rice4.2% estimated
Rice - white · carb · medium
7. Fish4.1% estimated
Seafood · meat · medium
8. Potassium Chloride4.0% estimated
Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
9. Zinc Sulphate3.9% estimated
Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
10. Ferrous Sulphate3.8% estimated
Iron sulfate · supplement · good
11. Copper Sulphate3.8% estimated
Copper sulphate · supplement · good
12. Manganese Sulphate3.7% estimated
Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
13. Potassium Iodide3.6% estimated
Potassium iodide · supplement · good
14. Sodium Selenite3.5% estimated
Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
15. Guar Gum3.4% estimated
Guar gum · additive · medium
16. Salt3.4% estimated
Salt · additive · poor
17. Carrageenan3.3% estimated
Carrageenan · additive · poor
18. Vitamin E Supplement3.2% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
19. Niacin (Vitamin B3)3.1% estimated
Niacin · supplement · good
20. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)3.1% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
21. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)3.0% estimated
Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
22. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.9% estimated
Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
23. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)2.8% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
24. Vitamin B-12 Supplement2.7% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
25. Biotin (Vitamin B7)2.7% estimated
Biotin · supplement · good
26. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.6% estimated
Folic acid · supplement · good
27. Vitamin A Supplement2.5% estimated
Vitamin A · supplement · good
28. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.4% estimated
Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
29. Choline Chloride2.4% estimated
Choline · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 9% · Fat 6%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	9%
Fat	6%
Fibre	1.50%
Moisture	78%

Energy: 121.8 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Refrigerate unused portion.

Feeding guide

Canned Food Only: 4 lbs - 1/2 can; 12 lbs - 1 can; 20 lbs - 1-1/3 can; 35 lbs - 2 cans; 50 lbs - 2-1/2 cans; 75 lbs - 3-1/4 cans; 100 lbs - 4 cans. Divide amounts into 2 or more feedings. Adjust to maintain ideal body condition. When feeding with dry product, 1 can replaces approximately 1-3/8 cups of dry Pro Plan formula.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Zinc Sulphate; Ferrous Sulphate; Copper Sulphate; Manganese Sulphate; Potassium Iodide; Sodium Selenite; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin (Vitamin B3); Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2); Vitamin B-12 Supplement; Biotin (Vitamin B7); Folic Acid (Vitamin B9); Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Choline Chloride

Technological additives

Guar Gum; Carrageenan

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19

Brand and contact: Purina CA

Purina CA

Website: https://www.purina.ca/
Phone: 1.800.268.5345
Address: ATTN: CONSUMER CARE, 2500 ROYAL WINDSOR DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5J 1K8
Contact page: www.purina.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: www.purina.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

The overall score is 54 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.8 points, while the additive load contributed -2.7 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.

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	0.5	9.191	+4.78
Carb share of dry matter	5.0%	-0.115	-0.57
Additive share of dry matter	12.3%	0.163	+2.01
Supplement share of dry matter	74.5%	-0.012	-0.91
Recipe graded poor	10.2%	-0.065	-0.66
Number of poor ingredients	3	-0.876	-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient	3.5%	0.060	+0.21
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	-12.33	0.222	-2.74
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Wet Chunks	yes	-0.672	-0.67

Show all 40 components

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.5	9.191	+4.78
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	5.0%	-0.115	-0.57
Oil share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.092	+0.00
Vegetable share of dry matter	0.0%	-0.005	+0.00
Additive share of dry matter	12.3%	0.163	+2.01
Supplement share of dry matter	74.5%	-0.012	-0.91
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	10.2%	-0.065	-0.66
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	3	-0.876	-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient	3.5%	0.060	+0.21
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	-12.33	0.222	-2.74
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
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	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	yes	-0.672	-0.67

Processing-type offset: -0.08
Additives declared on label: +2 transparency bonus
Subtotal: 54.0
Final score: 54/100

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	9	40.9 (band 24.913636363636364 to 40%)	100
Fat	6	27.3 (band 7.6125 to 20%)	100
Fibre	1.5	6.8 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	121.8	553.6	100

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

Declared fortification: 18 nutritional additives on the label

Zinc Sulphate
Ferrous Sulphate
Copper Sulphate
Manganese Sulphate
Potassium Iodide
Sodium Selenite
Vitamin E Supplement
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)
Vitamin B-12 Supplement
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Vitamin A Supplement
Vitamin D3 Supplement
Choline Chloride

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
Formulated with optimal protein and fat levels to help promote an ideal body condition (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Omega-6 fatty acids to help promote a healthy skin and coat (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Helps to support a healthy immune system (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Provides 100 percent complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Provides 23 essential vitamins and minerals (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Real beef is the first ingredient (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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