Our verdict
Is Smack Pet Food Caribbean-Salmon Fusion a good dog food?
We score it 58/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (15)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 78.0%
- meat 17.1%
- additive 4.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 8.7 |
| 2 | Rockfish | Raw whole rockfish | meat · good | - | 8.4 |
| 3 | Coconut | Coconut | veg · good | - | 8.1 |
| 4 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 7.8 |
| 5 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 7.5 |
| 6 | Celery | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 7.2 |
| 7 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 7.0 |
| 8 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 6.7 |
| 9 | Thyme | Thyme | veg · good | - | 6.4 |
| 10 | Mango | Mango | veg · good | - | 6.1 |
| 11 | Pineapple | Pineapple | veg · good | - | 5.8 |
| 12 | Strawberry | Strawberries | veg · good | - | 5.5 |
| 13 | Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 5.2 |
| 14 | Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 4.9 |
| 15 | Peppermint | Peppermint | veg · good | - | 4.6 |
- 1. Salmon8.7% estimated
- 2. Rockfish8.4% estimated
- 3. Coconut8.1% estimated
- 4. Pumpkin7.8% estimated
- 5. Spinach7.5% estimated
- 6. Celery7.2% estimated
- 7. Carrot7.0% estimated
- 8. Turmeric6.7% estimated
- 9. Thyme6.4% estimated
- 10. Mango6.1% estimated
- 11. Pineapple5.8% estimated
- 12. Strawberry5.5% estimated
- 13. Parsley5.2% estimated
- 14. Tocopherols4.9% estimated
- 15. Peppermint4.6% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 52% · Fat 20%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 52% |
| Fat | 20% |
| Fibre | 4.70% |
| Ash | 8% |
| Moisture | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% |
| Calcium | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | 1.30% |
| Sodium | 0.30% |
Energy: 450 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Scoop and serve; optionally add 1 part warm water and allow to soak. Puppies: split daily amount into 3 feedings. Adults: once daily or split into two feedings. Gradually introduce; adjust for age, activity, metabolism, body type. Keep fresh water available.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
Tocopherols
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Smack Pet Food
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
- smackpetfood.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.
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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 58 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares dragged the score down by -10.6, since ingredients without printed percentages reduce transparency. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +9 points, while the processing format reduced the score by -6.7. The additives in the recipe contributed +2.8 points to the final result.
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 | 1.0 | 9.191 | +9.02 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 64.4% | -0.005 | -0.33 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 17.1% | 0.163 | +2.79 |
| 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 | -5.91 | 0.222 | -1.31 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 1.0 | 9.191 | +9.02 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 64.4% | -0.005 | -0.33 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 17.1% | 0.163 | +2.79 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -5.91 | 0.222 | -1.31 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 57.7
- Final score
- 58/100
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 | 52 | 54.2 (band 21.093750000000004 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 20 | 20.8 (band 6.445312500000001 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.7 | 4.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.5 | 1.6 (band 0.5859375000000001 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.4687500000000001 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.3 | 0.3 (band 0.11718750000000003+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 79.2 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 450 | 468.8 | 50 |
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Portion-control flag: 450 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 20.8% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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
- "Zero fillers, gluten, grain, or synthetic vitamins" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports skin and coat health, joint health and mobility, brain and cognitive function, eye health, heart health, and healthy immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80% wild BC salmon and Pacific rockfish (bone-in with organs) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 20% certified organic, GMO-free fruits and vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low sugar and starch (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic Produce (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real Meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain free recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Zero fillers, gluten, grain, or synthetic vitamins (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA (on page) | Nutrient | 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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