Is Vollmer’s Truthahn mit Kartoffel Mini a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 52 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -6.8 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +2.9 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
64% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe52
- Nutritionalmedium99
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Around 54% of the recipe is generic or unspecified ingredients.
- Meat makes up an estimated 5% of the dry matter (4% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 64% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 28%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 8.50%
- Calcium
- 1.70%
- Phosphorus
- 1.20%
Energy: 348 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
15000 I.E. Vitamin A; 1200 I.E. Vitamin D3; 50 mg Vitamin E; 5 mg Vitamin B1; 5 mg Vitamin B2; 6 mg Vitamin B6; 40 mcg Vitamin B12; 70 mg Vitamin C; 30 mg Niacinamid; 15 mg Ca-Pantothenat; 2 mg Folsäure; 350 mcg Biotin; 1200 mg Cholinchlorid; 10 mg Kupfer (als Kupfer-II-Sulfat, Pentahydrat); 100 mg Zink (als Zinkoxid); 2 mg Jod (als Calciumjodat, wasserfrei); 0,3 mg Selen (als Natriumselenit)
Technological additives
Natürliche Antioxidantien: Alpha-Tocopherole, Ascorbinsäure, Selen
Storage
Das Futter muss kühl und trocken gelagert werden und darf keiner Sonnenbestrahlung ausgesetzt werden. Am besten in eine Futtertonne umfüllen oder im Originalsack lagern und nach jeder Entnahme mit einem Verschlussclip verschließen. Da keine künstlichen Konservierungsstoffe eingesetzt werden, ist die richtige Lagerung besonders wichtig.
Feeding guide
Bei den angegebenen Werten handelt es sich lediglich um Richtwerte. Rasse, Alter und Aktivität des Hundes müssen in jedem Fall berücksichtigt werden. Für Welpen und heranwachsende Hunde kann die Fütterungsempfehlung der 'Welpenkost' übernommen werden.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.6/5 · 11,494 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (30)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poultry Meal | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 2 | 21.5% Turkey | Turkey | meat | medium | 21.5 | 21.5 |
| 3 | Potato Flakes (min. 36%) | Potatoes | carb | medium | 36 | 36.0 |
| 4 | Poultry Fat | Poultry Fat | oil | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 5 | Chicory | Chicory | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 6 | Carrot Pomace | Carrot Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 7 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 8 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 1.8 |
| 9 | Courgette | Courgette | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 10 | Parsnip | Parsnips | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 11 | Pepper | Red Pepper | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 12 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 13 | Celery | Celery Seeds | veg | good | - | 1.6 |
| 14 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 1.6 |
| 15 | Carob Meal | Carob Bean Meal | fibre | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 16 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 17 | Hydrolysed Poultry Liver | Hydrolysed Poultry Liver | meat | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 18 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 19 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 20 | Diatomaceous Earth | Diatomaceous earth | additive | medium | - | 1.4 |
| 21 | Apple Pomace | Apple Fibre | fibre | medium | - | 1.4 |
| 22 | Whole Egg | Egg | meat | good | - | 1.3 |
| 23 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 1.3 |
| 24 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive | medium | - | 1.3 |
| 25 | Seaweed Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | - | 1.2 |
| 26 | Gelatine extr. | Gelatin | supplement | medium | - | 1.2 |
| 27 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.1 |
| 28 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 29 | Shiitake | Shiitake mushroom | veg | good | - | 1.1 |
| 30 | Green-lipped Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 1.0 |
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
- vollmers.de
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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.91 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.0% | 0.163 | +0.49 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.7% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 53.5% | -0.027 | -1.42 |
| Undeclared quantities | 64.0% | -0.106 | -6.76 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -2.20 | 0.222 | -0.49 |
| 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.91 |
| 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 | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.0% | 0.163 | +0.49 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.7% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 53.5% | -0.027 | -1.42 |
| 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 | 64.0% | -0.106 | -6.76 |
| 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 | -2.20 | 0.222 | -0.49 |
| 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
- 52.2
- Final score
- 52/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 | 30.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.7 | 1.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 95 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 348 | 384.5 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
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 (36% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 7.2/20 |
| 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartoffelflocken … reich an hochverdaulichen Kohlenhydraten, die dem Vierbeiner wichtige Energie liefern (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| fördern die Vitalität und das Wohlbefinden des Hundes (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| stärken das Immunsystem (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| liefern wichtige Omega 3 und Omega 6 Fettsäuren (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| mit gesunden, vollwertigen Kartoffelflocken angereichert (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hoher Fleischanteil von 34,5% getrocknet, dies entspricht ca. 90% Frischfleisch (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| schonend aufbereitet unter hohem Druck und bei niedrigen Temperaturen (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| abgestimmt nach Vollmer's Bio-Vital-Komplex PLUS (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| getreidefreie Vollnahrung für ausgewachsene Hunde kleiner Rassen bis 10 Kilogramm sowie für Welpen aller Rassen ab der 3. Woche (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ohne künstliche Konservierungsstoffe (on page) | Free-from | 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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