Our verdict
Is Different Dog Atlantic Salmon a good dog food?
We score it 93/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete frozen fresh food for dogs of all life stages, with salmon, white fish and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 32.1% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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 10.10% · Fat 7.80%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10.10% | 41.60% |
| Fat | 7.80% | 32.10% |
| Fibre | 1.80% | 7.40% |
| Ash | 2.50% | 10.30% |
| Moisture | 75.70% | - |
Energy: 130 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
To store: Keep in the freezer.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 2500IU; Vitamin E 50mg; Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 18mg; Iron (as Iron (II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 15mg; Manganese (as Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 7.5mg; Copper (as Copper (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 4.5mg
Ingredients (12)0% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 60.0%
- veg 30.7%
- carb 9.0%
- supplement 0.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic Salmon (40%) | Salmon | meat · good | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Atlantic White Fish (20%) | White Fish | meat · good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato (9%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Butternut Squash (8%) | Butternut Squash | veg · good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Broccoli (6%) | Broccoli | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 6 | Spinach Leaf (6%) | Spinach | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 7 | Apple (5%) | Apples | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Button Mushrooms (3%) | Mushrooms | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Chia Seeds (2%) | Chia Seeds | veg · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Mint (0.7%) | Mint | veg · good | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 11 | Vitamins & Minerals | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 0.3 |
| 12 | Turmeric (0.02%) | Turmeric | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
- 1. Atlantic Salmon (40%)40% declared40.0% estimated
- 2. Atlantic White Fish (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato (9%)9% declared9.0% estimated
- 4. Butternut Squash (8%)8% declared8.0% estimated
- 5. Broccoli (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 6. Spinach Leaf (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 7. Apple (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 8. Button Mushrooms (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 9. Chia Seeds (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 10. Mint (0.7%)0.7% declared0.7% estimated
- 11. Vitamins & Minerals0.3% estimated
- 12. Turmeric (0.02%)0.02% declared0.02% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-03
Brand and contact: Different Dog
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01952 456 850
- Address
- Unit 3, Pioneer Park, Halesfield 18, Telford TF7 4FA
- Contact page
- www.differentdog.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-03
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.differentdog.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?
We work out the score out of 100 by combining several factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.9 points, and the meat content contributed +6.3 points. The processing format had a negative effect at -2.4, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3. Together these give a final score of 93 out of 100.
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 | 1.0 | 9.191 | +8.87 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.1% | 0.096 | +6.34 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.115 | -1.02 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 24.1% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.012 | -0.01 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.3% | -0.106 | -0.03 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 1.0 | 9.191 | +8.87 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.1% | 0.096 | +6.34 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.115 | -1.02 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 24.1% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.012 | -0.01 |
| 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 | 0.3% | -0.106 | -0.03 |
| 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 93.1
- Final score
- 93/100
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 | 10.1 | 41.6 (band 24.074074074074083 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 7.8 | 32.1 (band 7.355967078189303 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.8 | 7.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 130 | 535 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 6 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 2500IU
- Vitamin E 50mg
- Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 18mg
- Iron (as Iron (II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 15mg
- Manganese (as Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 7.5mg
- Copper (as Copper (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 4.5mg
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 (99.7% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.9/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| An omega boost for pups who should shimmer. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin and coat health, allergy-prone dogs, sensitive stomachs, senior dogs, puppies, all life stages. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Coat that gleams (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No more itchy skin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brain-boosting (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrient-rich, omega-3 packed and kind to sensitive stomachs. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| For a silky coat you can't keep your hands off. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Big on fibre and minerals that keep digestion running smoothly. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in vitamin K to help them grow strong, and stay that way for years to come. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrient-packed, supports immunity and keeps their digestive system humming along nicely. (on page) | Functional | 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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