Butternut Box You've Got Game
Fresh Frozen complete High meat Clear label
Is Butternut Box You've Got Game a good dog food?
We score it 94/100 (Good). 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 score of 94 out of 100. Positive elements such as minimal processing contributed +11.4, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +9.2 and the processing format added +6.6. Conversely, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -6.5.
50% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe94
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
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.
Complete frozen fresh food for dogs of all life stages, with venison, guinea fowl and liver as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 94, in the top quarter of fresh foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 42% of the dry matter (50% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 12%
- Fat
- 3.50%
- Fibre
- 0.70%
- Ash
- 2.20%
- Moisture
- 74%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D3 250IU per kg; Vitamin E 40mg per kg; Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 25mg per kg; Iron (as Iron (II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 15mg per kg; Manganese (as Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 2.5mg per kg; Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.7mg per kg
Storage
Delivered freshly frozen. Once defrosted, use within 7 days. Once opened, use within 2 days.
Feeding guide
Portion sizes are bespoke and calculated based on dog's age, weight, body condition, activity level and snacking habits.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids venison: the label lists venison
- Your dog avoids duck: it is listed as an ingredient
- 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 (20)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15% Venison | Venison | meat | good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | 15% Guinea Fowl | Guinea Fowl | meat | good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | 5% Duck Liver | Liver | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 15% Duck Heart | Heart | meat | good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 5 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 6 | Split Red Lentils | Lentils | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 7 | Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg | good | - | 3.8 |
| 8 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 9 | Cauliflower | Cauliflower | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 10 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 11 | Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 12 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | Parsnips | Parsnips | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 15 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Ground Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 19 | Dried Thyme | Dried Thymus Vulgaris | veg | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 20 | Dried Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
Brand
- Phone
- 020 3936 4888
- Contact page
- butternutbox.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- butternutbox.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 v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.915 | +9.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 42.4% | 0.116 | +4.92 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.088 | -0.67 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 34.7% | -0.002 | -0.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.3% | -0.009 | -0.14 |
| Undeclared quantities | 50.0% | -0.131 | -6.54 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | yes | 11.440 | +11.44 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 42.4 | -0.073 | -3.11 |
| Meat share × fresh | 42.4 | -0.339 | -14.35 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 16.475 | +16.48 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | 6.583 | +6.58 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.915 | +9.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 42.4% | 0.116 | +4.92 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.113 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.088 | -0.67 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 34.7% | -0.002 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.3% | -0.009 | -0.14 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 50.0% | -0.131 | -6.54 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | yes | 11.440 | +11.44 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 42.4 | -0.073 | -3.11 |
| Meat share × fresh | 42.4 | -0.339 | -14.35 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 16.475 | +16.48 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | 6.583 | +6.58 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.14
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 94.0
- Final score
- 94/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 94/100 | current |
| v1 | 93/100 | |
| v1.9 | 95/100 |
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 | 12 | 46.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 3.5 | 13.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.7 | 2.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 99.2 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (50% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 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.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to digest (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fussy pup approved (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps build healthy immunity (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports a healthy gut (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| No nasties (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low in fat (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low Fat (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| 50% protein (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-Quality Game 50% (Venison, Guinea Fowl, Duck Liver, Duck Heart) (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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