Purina CA Complete Essentials Chicken & Vegetables Entrée Slices in Gravy
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Our verdict
Is Purina CA Complete Essentials Chicken & Vegetables Entrée Slices in Gravy a good dog food?
We score it 45/100 (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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat gluten
- 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 (13)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 35.4%
- carb 23.1%
- veg 14.2%
- supplement 11.2%
- other 10.0%
- additive 6.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Sufficient for Processing | Water | other | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 9.6 |
| 3 | Liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 9.2 |
| 4 | Wheat Gluten | Wheat Gluten | carb · poor | - | 8.8 |
| 5 | Turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 8.5 |
| 6 | Meat By-Products | By-products | meat · medium | - | 8.1 |
| 7 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 7.7 |
| 8 | Modified Corn Starch | Cornstarch | carb · medium | - | 7.3 |
| 9 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 6.9 |
| 10 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg · good | - | 6.5 |
| 11 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 6.2 |
| 12 | Tricalcium Phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 5.8 |
| 13 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 5.4 |
- 1. Water Sufficient for Processing10.0% estimated
- 2. Chicken9.6% estimated
- 3. Liver9.2% estimated
- 4. Wheat Gluten8.8% estimated
- 5. Turkey8.5% estimated
- 6. Meat By-Products8.1% estimated
- 7. Dried Carrots7.7% estimated
- 8. Modified Corn Starch7.3% estimated
- 9. Potatoes6.9% estimated
- 10. Green Beans6.5% estimated
- 11. Salt6.2% estimated
- 12. Tricalcium Phosphate5.8% estimated
- 13. Choline Chloride5.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 9% · Fat 2.50%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 50% | - |
| Fat | 2.50% | 13.90% | - |
| Fibre | 1.50% | 8.30% | - |
| Moisture | 82% | - | - |
Energy: 89 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Canned Food Only | Canned+PRO PLAN Dry Formula. 4 lb/1.8 kg: 2/3 can; or 1/4 can + 1/3 cup. 12 lb/5.4 kg: 1-1/3 cans; or 1/2 can + 2/3 cup. 20 lb/9.1 kg: 2 cans; or 2/3 can + 1 cup. 35 lb/15.9 kg: 2-3/4 cans; or 1 can + 1-1/3 cups. 50 lb/22.7 kg: 3-1/2 cans; or 1-1/4 cans + 1-2/3 cups. 75 lb/34.0 kg: 4-1/2 cans; or 1-1/2 cans + 2-1/3 cups. 100 lb/45.4 kg: 5-1/2 cans; or 2 cans + 3 cups. Divide amounts into 2 or more feedings.
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: 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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 45 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, where the recipe lists ingredients without printed percentages, weighed on the score at -10.6, while the carbohydrate content pulled it down by -4.2. On the positive side, the additives in the recipe contributed +2.1, though the additive load took off -1.7.
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 | 0.2 | 9.191 | +1.50 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 36.4% | -0.115 | -4.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.6% | 0.163 | +2.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.4% | -0.012 | -0.29 |
| Recipe graded poor | 15.0% | -0.065 | -0.97 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.8% | 0.060 | +0.53 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.51 | 0.222 | -1.67 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.2 | 9.191 | +1.50 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 36.4% | -0.115 | -4.19 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.6% | 0.163 | +2.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.4% | -0.012 | -0.29 |
| 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 | 15.0% | -0.065 | -0.97 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.8% | 0.060 | +0.53 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -7.51 | 0.222 | -1.67 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 45.4
- Final score
- 45/100
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 | 42.9 (band 19.07142857142857 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 2.5 | 11.9 (band 5.827380952380951 to 20%) | 95.7 |
| Fibre | 1.5 | 7.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 89 | 423.8 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Additives 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 23 essential vitamins and minerals (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with an optimal protein to fat ratio to help dogs maintain an ideal body condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to help support a strong immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-6 fatty acids help promote healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with real chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Outstanding nutrition and taste for everyday excellence (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no added artificial flavors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs (on pack) | 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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