Is Smack Pet Food Very Berry Chicken a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 68 out of 100. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages affected the result by -10.6. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.4 points, and the processing format added a further +6.3. Finally, the additives in the recipe contributed +1.5.
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.
- Recipe68
- Nutritionallow90
- Transparency45
- 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 68, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
- 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
- 40%
- Fat
- 29%
- Fibre
- 1.50%
- Moisture
- 7%
- Calcium
- 1.25%
- Phosphorus
- 1.10%
Energy: 542 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
Scoop and serve; optionally add 1-part warm water and allow to soak. Puppies: split daily amount into three feedings. Adult dogs: feed once, or optimally split into two feedings. Gradually introduce over previous food. Adjust feeding according to age, activity, metabolism and body type. Keep fresh water available at all times. Detailed cup-by-cup feeding table provided by body weight (5-90 lbs) for puppy/less active/more active.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, 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 (22)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 6.0 |
| 2 | Chicken Gizzard | Chicken Gizzard | meat | good | - | 5.8 |
| 3 | Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 5.7 |
| 4 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 5.6 |
| 5 | Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 5.4 |
| 6 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 5.3 |
| 7 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 5.2 |
| 8 | Strawberry | Strawberries | veg | good | - | 5.0 |
| 9 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 4.9 |
| 10 | Blackberry | Blackberries | veg | good | - | 4.7 |
| 11 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 4.6 |
| 12 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 13 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 14 | Shiitake Mushroom | Shiitake mushroom | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 15 | Sprouted Quinoa | Quinoa | carb | good | - | 4.1 |
| 16 | Thyme | Thyme | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 17 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 18 | Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 19 | Celery | Celery Seeds | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 20 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 21 | Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 22 | Marine MicroAlgae Oil. | Microalgae | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
Brand
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.
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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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.115 | -1.10 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 47.0% | -0.005 | -0.24 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.2% | 0.163 | +1.49 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.1% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -4.63 | 0.222 | -1.03 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.39 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.115 | -1.10 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 47.0% | -0.005 | -0.24 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.2% | 0.163 | +1.49 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.1% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| 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 | 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 | -4.63 | 0.222 | -1.03 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| 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 | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.28
- Subtotal
- 67.5
- Final score
- 68/100
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 | 40 | 43 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 29 | 31.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.5 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 84.8 |
| Calcium | 1.25 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 95.3 |
| Phosphorus | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 78.2 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 542 | 582.8 | 50 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Portion-control flag: 542 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 31.2% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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) | 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, 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.
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.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packed with all-natural, free-range chicken and an irresistible medley of berries (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real Meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic Produce (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Zero fillers, gluten, grain, or synthetic vitamins (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80% Manitoba chicken (bone-in with organs), free of added hormones, antibiotics, drugs, or preservatives (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Manitoba chicken is prepared bone-in with organs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 20% certified organic, GMO-free fruits and vegetables, dried yeast, organic Oriel sea salt, and organic tocopherols (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including the growth of large-size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult) (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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