Burns Pet Nutrition Grain-Free Puppy/Junior
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Burns Pet Nutrition Grain-Free Puppy/Junior a good dog food?
We score it 65/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with potatoes, dried duck protein and buckwheat as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists dried duck protein
- 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.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% |
| Sodium | 0.40% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
- Mixed Tocopherols
Ingredients (9)16% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 56.0%
- meat 28.0%
- oil 8.1%
- veg 5.6%
- supplement 2.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato (44%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 44 | 44.0 |
| 2 | Duck Meal (28%) | Dried Duck Protein | meat · good | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Buckwheat (12%) | Buckwheat | carb · medium | 12 | 12.0 |
| 4 | Duck Fat | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 2.8 |
| 7 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 8 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 9 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 2.0 |
- 1. Potato (44%)44% declared44.0% estimated
- 2. Duck Meal (28%)28% declared28.0% estimated
- 3. Buckwheat (12%)12% declared12.0% estimated
- 4. Duck Fat3.4% estimated
- 5. Peas3.1% estimated
- 6. Sunflower Oil2.8% estimated
- 7. Seaweed2.5% estimated
- 8. Minerals2.2% estimated
- 9. Salmon Oil2.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Burns Pet Nutrition
- Website
- https://burnspet.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 0800 083 6696
- Contact page
- burnspet.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- burnspet.co.uk
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?
This recipe achieves a total score of 65 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 to the overall score, while the carbohydrate content added -4.1. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.5, and the meat content added +4.1.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.51 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 42.8% | 0.096 | +4.11 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 35.8% | -0.115 | -4.12 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.092 | -1.23 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 16.0% | -0.106 | -1.69 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.51 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 42.8% | 0.096 | +4.11 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 35.8% | -0.115 | -4.12 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.092 | -1.23 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 16.0% | -0.106 | -1.69 |
| 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) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 64.8
- Final score
- 65/100
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.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24 | 26.5 | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.4 | 0.4 (band 0.22+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% 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 (84% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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.
See all current recalls we track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| contains all the nutrients your puppy needs while avoiding common allergens (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| highly digestible puppy formulation with controlled levels of protein and fat encourages a slow and steady growth pattern (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| important for bone and muscle development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| potato and buckwheat ensure your puppy has enough energy to play (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All Burns diets avoid ingredients that commonly cause intolerance such as beef, wheat, soya and dairy (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with natural ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly digestible duck provides your puppy with the correct levels of calcium and phosphorus (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| We also don’t use and artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives (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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