Our verdict
Is Diamond Pet Foods Original Formula a good dog food?
We score it 46/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists whole grains
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 | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.50% |
Energy: 339 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight (lbs): Cups/Day — 3: 1/3, 5: 2/3, 10: 1, 20: 1 2/3, 30: 2 1/3, 40: 2 3/4, 60: 3 3/4, 80: 4 3/4, 100: 5 2/3. For adult dogs over 100 lbs, add approximately 1/3 cup for every 10 additional pounds.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc 150 mg/kg Minimum; Selenium 0.5 mg/kg Minimum; Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg Minimum; Vitamin E 150 IU/kg Minimum; Iron proteinate; Zinc proteinate; Copper proteinate; Ferrous sulfate; Zinc sulfate; Manganese sulfate; Copper sulfate; Potassium iodide; Thiamine mononitrate; Manganese proteinate; Vitamin A supplement; Biotin; Niacin; Calcium pantothenate; Sodium selenite; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 supplement; Riboflavin; Vitamin D3 supplement; Folic acid; DL-Methionine; Choline chloride
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative in chicken fat)
Ingredients (38)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 71.0%
- carb 6.9%
- meat 6.8%
- additive 6.2%
- oil 3.2%
- fibre 3.2%
- mineral 2.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whole grain ground corn | Whole Grains | carb · good | - | 3.5 |
| 2 | meat meal | Meat Meal | meat · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 3 | wheat flour | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 3.4 |
| 4 | chicken by-product meal | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 5 | dried yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 6 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | dried plain beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 8 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 9 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 10 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.1 |
| 11 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 13 | dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product | Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product | Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 15 | dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 17 | dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 18 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.7 |
| 20 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 21 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 22 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 23 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | potassium iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
- 1. Whole grain ground corn3.5% estimated
- 2. meat meal3.4% estimated
- 3. wheat flour3.4% estimated
- 4. chicken by-product meal3.3% estimated
- 5. dried yeast3.3% estimated
- 6. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)3.2% estimated
- 7. dried plain beet pulp3.2% estimated
- 8. natural flavor3.2% estimated
- 9. potassium chloride3.1% estimated
- 10. salt3.1% estimated
- 11. DL-Methionine3.0% estimated
- 12. choline chloride3.0% estimated
- 13. dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product2.9% estimated
- 14. dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product2.9% estimated
- 15. dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product2.8% estimated
- 16. dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product2.8% estimated
- 17. dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product2.7% estimated
- 18. vitamin E supplement2.7% estimated
- 19. iron proteinate2.7% estimated
- 20. zinc proteinate2.6% estimated
- 21. copper proteinate2.6% estimated
- 22. ferrous sulfate2.5% estimated
- 23. zinc sulfate2.5% estimated
- 24. manganese sulfate2.4% estimated
- 25. copper sulfate2.4% estimated
- 26. potassium iodide2.3% estimated
- 27. thiamine mononitrate2.3% estimated
- 28. manganese proteinate2.2% estimated
- 29. vitamin A supplement2.2% estimated
- 30. biotin2.2% estimated
- 31. niacin2.1% estimated
- 32. calcium pantothenate2.1% estimated
- 33. sodium selenite2.0% estimated
- 34. pyridoxine hydrochloride2.0% estimated
- 35. vitamin B12 supplement1.9% estimated
- 36. riboflavin1.9% estimated
- 37. vitamin D3 supplement1.8% estimated
- 38. folic acid1.8% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: Diamond Pet Foods
- Website
- https://www.diamondpet.com/
- Phone
- 866-214-6945
- Contact page
- www.diamondpet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.diamondpet.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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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 46 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.27 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.115 | -0.76 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.092 | -0.32 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.1% | 0.163 | +0.99 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 71.1% | -0.012 | -0.87 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.6% | -0.065 | -0.76 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.4% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.53 | 0.222 | -1.67 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.27 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.115 | -0.76 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.092 | -0.32 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.1% | 0.163 | +0.99 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 71.1% | -0.012 | -0.87 |
| 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 | 11.6% | -0.065 | -0.76 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.4% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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 | -7.53 | 0.222 | -1.67 |
| 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
- 46.5
- Final score
- 46/100
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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 339 | 374.6 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 26 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc 150 mg/kg Minimum
- Selenium 0.5 mg/kg Minimum
- Vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg Minimum
- Vitamin E 150 IU/kg Minimum
- Iron proteinate
- Zinc proteinate
- Copper proteinate
- Ferrous sulfate
- Zinc sulfate
- Manganese sulfate
- Copper sulfate
- Potassium iodide
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Manganese proteinate
- Vitamin A supplement
- Biotin
- Niacin
- Calcium pantothenate
- Sodium selenite
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Folic acid
- DL-Methionine
- Choline chloride
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) | 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.
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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "24% protein and 12% fat" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "PURPOSEFUL, QUALITY INGREDIENTS — Each ingredient in Diamond Original is intentionally chosen to provide complete and balanced nutrition for moderately active adult dogs." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
6 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMEGA FATTY ACIDS — Omega fatty acids from chicken fat are essential for healthy skin, a shiny coat and overall well-being. (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GUARANTEED PROBIOTICS — Every Diamond dog food is enhanced with K9 Strain Probiotics, beneficial bacteria that help support digestive and immune systems (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega fatty acids help support healthy skin and a shiny coat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Guaranteed probiotics — 80 million colony forming units (CFU) per pound for digestive and immune system support (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 24% protein and 12% fat (on pack) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| PROPER LEVELS OF PROTEIN AND FAT — With 24% protein and 12% fat, Diamond Original provides the balanced nutrition necessary to support a healthy body condition in moderately active adult dogs. (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| PURPOSEFUL, QUALITY INGREDIENTS — Each ingredient in Diamond Original is intentionally chosen to provide complete and balanced nutrition for moderately active adult dogs. (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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