Our verdict
Is Riplee's Ranch Turkey Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- 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 (52)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 41.9%
- veg 24.5%
- carb 9.8%
- meat 9.8%
- unknown 5.5%
- additive 4.4%
- oil 2.4%
- mineral 1.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 3 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | dried white potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 7 | sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | chicken fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | dried eggs | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | natural chicken flavour | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 11 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | flax | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | mixed tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | chickory root powder | unmatched | - | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | rosemary powder | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | turmeric powder | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | garlic powder | Garlic | veg · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | cinnamon powder | Cinnamon | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | cayenne powder | Cayenne Pepper | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | parsley powder | Parsley | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | thyme powder | Thyme | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | zinc sulphate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | yucca powder | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | ferrous sulphate iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | lactobacillus acidophilus | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | lactobacillus cesei | unmatched | - | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | bifidobacterium bifidium | unmatched | - | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | enterococcus faecium | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | vitamin A | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | thiamine | Thiamine Nitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | vitamin B12 | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | pyridoxine | Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | vitamin D3 | Vitamin D | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
- 1. Fresh turkey2.5% estimated
- 2. chicken meal2.5% estimated
- 3. pea starch2.5% estimated
- 4. pea protein2.5% estimated
- 5. dried white potato2.4% estimated
- 6. peas2.4% estimated
- 7. sweet potato2.4% estimated
- 8. chicken fat2.4% estimated
- 9. dried eggs2.4% estimated
- 10. natural chicken flavour2.3% estimated
- 11. calcium carbonate2.3% estimated
- 12. dicalcium phosphate2.3% estimated
- 13. salt2.3% estimated
- 14. potassium chloride2.2% estimated
- 15. choline chloride2.2% estimated
- 16. flax2.2% estimated
- 17. mixed tocopherols2.2% estimated
- 18. chickory root powder2.1% estimated
- 19. kelp2.1% estimated
- 20. apples2.1% estimated
- 21. carrots2.1% estimated
- 22. rosemary powder2.0% estimated
- 23. turmeric powder2.0% estimated
- 24. garlic powder2.0% estimated
- 25. cinnamon powder2.0% estimated
- 26. cayenne powder1.9% estimated
- 27. parsley powder1.9% estimated
- 28. thyme powder1.9% estimated
- 29. pumpkin1.9% estimated
- 30. zinc sulphate1.8% estimated
- 31. zinc proteinate1.8% estimated
- 32. vitamin E1.8% estimated
- 33. yucca powder1.8% estimated
- 34. ferrous sulphate iron proteinate1.7% estimated
- 35. lactobacillus acidophilus1.7% estimated
- 36. lactobacillus cesei1.7% estimated
- 37. bifidobacterium bifidium1.7% estimated
- 38. enterococcus faecium1.6% estimated
- 39. copper sulfate1.6% estimated
- 40. copper proteinate1.6% estimated
- 41. niacin1.6% estimated
- 42. vitamin A1.5% estimated
- 43. manganese proteinate1.5% estimated
- 44. manganese sulfate1.5% estimated
- 45. riboflavin1.5% estimated
- 46. sodium selenite1.4% estimated
- 47. thiamine1.4% estimated
- 48. vitamin B121.4% estimated
- 49. pyridoxine1.4% estimated
- 50. calcium iodate1.3% estimated
- 51. vitamin D31.3% estimated
- 52. folic acid1.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 15%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.19% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.81% |
| Calcium | 1.60% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 282 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Suggested Adult Daily Feeding Guideline (per 125g/8oz cup): 2-11 lbs (1-5kg) ~ 1/4–1 cup (25-100g); 11-22 lbs (5-10kg) ~ 1–1 3/4 cups (100-175g); 22-44 lbs (10-20kg) ~ 1 3/4–2 3/4 cups (175-275g); 44-66 lbs (20-30kg) ~ 2 1/2–3 1/2 cups (275-360g); 66-88 lbs (30-40kg) ~ 3 1/2–4 1/4 cups (360-435g); 88-110 lbs (40-50kg) ~ 4 1/4–4 3/4 cups (435-505g). Puppy: 1-3 months feed 2x adult amount; 3-6 months feed 1.5x adult amount; 6-11 months feed 1.25x adult amount. Gestation: increase adult amount by 50%. Lactation: free feed. KCAL/CUP AS FED = 352 (per 125g/8oz cup).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc sulphate; Zinc proteinate; Vitamin E; Ferrous sulphate; Iron proteinate; Lactobacillus acidophilus; Lactobacillus cesei; Bifidobacterium bifidium; Enterococcus faecium; Copper sulfate; Copper proteinate; Niacin; Vitamin A; Manganese proteinate; Manganese sulfate; Riboflavin; Sodium selenite; Thiamine; Vitamin B12; Pyridoxine; Calcium iodate; Vitamin D3; Folic acid
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Riplee's Ranch
- Website
- https://ripleesranch.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
- ripleesranch.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
481 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 48 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.7 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.67 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.115 | -1.06 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.2% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.1% | 0.163 | +0.83 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 49.4% | -0.012 | -0.60 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.027 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.2% | -0.065 | -0.40 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| 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 | -5.34 | 0.222 | -1.18 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.67 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.115 | -1.06 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.2% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.1% | 0.163 | +0.83 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 49.4% | -0.012 | -0.60 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.027 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.2% | -0.065 | -0.40 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| 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 | -5.34 | 0.222 | -1.18 |
| 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
- 48.2
- Final score
- 48/100
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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.6 | 1.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 94.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 2 | 2 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 282 | 311.6 | 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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 23 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc sulphate
- Zinc proteinate
- Vitamin E
- Ferrous sulphate
- Iron proteinate
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus cesei
- Bifidobacterium bifidium
- Enterococcus faecium
- Copper sulfate
- Copper proteinate
- Niacin
- Vitamin A
- Manganese proteinate
- Manganese sulfate
- Riboflavin
- Sodium selenite
- Thiamine
- Vitamin B12
- Pyridoxine
- Calcium iodate
- Vitamin D3
- Folic acid
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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "High-quality protein" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free recipe" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
10 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contains Omega-3 (linolenic) and Omega-6 (linoleic) fatty acids to support your pet's skin, coat, immune system and vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality protein (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free recipe (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO for all life stages (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| None of our recipes contain corn, wheat, or soy (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No mystery additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% traceable (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Great for Allergies, Gluten-Free, Single Meat Protein, Limited Ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enriched with Omega 3 (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with fresh, free-run turkey as the first ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enhanced with nutrient-rich superfoods like sweet potato, flax, and kelp (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crafted with non-GMO, regionally sourced fruits and vegetables (on page) | provenance | 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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