Chudleys Grain Free: Chicken & Vegetables
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Chudleys Grain Free: Chicken & Vegetables a good dog food?
We score it 64/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with dried chicken protein, peas and potatoes 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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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 15%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 3.75% |
| Ash | 5.75% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
lines Open tab Small (5-10kg) Medium (10-25kg) Large (25-45kg) Very Large (45kg+) 95-160g 160-310g 310-485g 485g+
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (26)21% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 53.8%
- meat 36.2%
- supplement 4.5%
- carb 2.3%
- oil 2.1%
- fibre 1.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 1.2 |
| 2 | Dried peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 3 | Dried potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 1.2 |
| 4 | Chicken fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 1.1 |
| 5 | 35% chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | 35 | 35.0 |
| 6 | Beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 7 | Sweet potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 1.1 |
| 8 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 9 | Lucerne | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 10 | Full fat linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 11 | Salmon oil (source of omega 3 fatty acids) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 1.0 |
| 12 | Dried apple (0.4%) | Apples | veg · good | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 13 | Fructose and mannan oligosaccharides | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 14 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 15 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 16 | Sage (0.1%) | Sage | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 17 | Milk thistle | Milk Thistle | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 18 | Dried carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 19 | Green lipped mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 20 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 21 | Blackcurrant | Blackcurrant | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 22 | Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 23 | Pomegranate | Pomegranate | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 24 | Kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 25 | Beetroot | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
| 26 | 44% vegetables | Vegetables | veg · medium | 44 | 44.0 |
- 1. Chicken meal1.2% estimated
- 2. Dried peas1.2% estimated
- 3. Dried potatoes1.2% estimated
- 4. Chicken fat1.1% estimated
- 5. 35% chicken35% declared35.0% estimated
- 6. Beet pulp1.1% estimated
- 7. Sweet potatoes1.1% estimated
- 8. Minerals1.1% estimated
- 9. Lucerne1.0% estimated
- 10. Full fat linseed1.0% estimated
- 11. Salmon oil (source of omega 3 fatty acids)1.0% estimated
- 12. Dried apple (0.4%)0.4% declared0.4% estimated
- 13. Fructose and mannan oligosaccharides0.9% estimated
- 14. Glucosamine0.9% estimated
- 15. Seaweed0.9% estimated
- 16. Sage (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 17. Milk thistle0.9% estimated
- 18. Dried carrots0.8% estimated
- 19. Green lipped mussel0.8% estimated
- 20. Yucca schidigera0.8% estimated
- 21. Blackcurrant0.8% estimated
- 22. Rosehip0.7% estimated
- 23. Pomegranate0.7% estimated
- 24. Kale0.7% estimated
- 25. Beetroot0.6% estimated
- 26. 44% vegetables44% declared44.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Chudleys
- Website
- https://chudleys.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01953 882485
- Contact page
- chudleys.com
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
- chudleys.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 64 out of 100. The meat content contributed +3.1, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.1. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.2 to the final calculation.
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 | +6.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 31.8% | 0.096 | +3.06 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.3% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.092 | -0.63 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 36.7% | -0.005 | -0.19 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.5% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Undeclared quantities | 20.5% | -0.106 | -2.16 |
| 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 | +6.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 31.8% | 0.096 | +3.06 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.3% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.092 | -0.63 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 36.7% | -0.005 | -0.19 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.5% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| 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 | 20.5% | -0.106 | -2.16 |
| 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) | 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
- Subtotal
- 63.6
- Final score
- 64/100
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 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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.75 | 4.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); 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 (79.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.9/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (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.
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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digestion and immune system support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A combination of carnitine, key vitamins and calories from fat helps the dog get the most from his diet for working performance (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Includes salmon oil - a great source of omega 3 fatty acids for the support of learning and mobility (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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