Fidelis Chicken with Rice, Courgette and Mango
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Is Fidelis Chicken with Rice, Courgette and Mango a good dog food?
We score it 80/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This food achieves a score of 80 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +8.6 to the total, while the meat content contributes +6.5. Furthermore, printing percentages on the label adds +3.2. On the other hand, the carbohydrate content deducts -2.3 from the overall score.
- Recipe80
- Nutritionalmedium98
- Transparency90
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 12.90%
- Fat
- 4.50%
- Fibre
- 0.70%
- Ash
- 3%
- Moisture
- 65%
Energy: 147 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D (3a671) 35 IU per 100g; Manganese (3b503) 0.2 mg per 100g; Copper (3b405) 0.2 mg per 100g; Selenium (3b801) 12.5 µg per 100g; Zinc (3b603) 3.5 mg per 100g
Storage
Unopened: shelf-stable for up to 12 months (best-before date on label). After opening: close jar, refrigerate, use within 2–3 days.
Feeding guide
2–3% of body weight per day. A 20 kg dog receives about 400–600 g per day. Transition over 5–7 days.
Reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
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 (14)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Chicken Breast (58%) | Chicken Breast | meat | good | 58 | 58.0 |
| 2 | Fresh Chicken Liver (12%) | Chicken Liver | meat | good | 12 | 12.0 |
| 3 | Whole Grain Rice (8%) | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | 8 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Fresh Courgette (6%) | Courgette | veg | good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Fresh Mango (4%) | Mango | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Fresh Kale (2%) | Kale | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 7 | Fresh Blueberries (2%) | Blueberries | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 8 | Brewer's Yeast (2%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Algae Oil (2%) | Algae Oil | oil | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Pear (1.6%) | Pears | veg | good | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 11 | Wheat Germ Oil (1.3%) | Wheatgerm Oil | oil | medium | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 12 | Algae Lime (0.6%) | Algae Lime | mineral | medium | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 13 | Rosehip Shells (0.4%) | Rose Hip | veg | good | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 14 | Seaweed Powder (0.1%) | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Brand
- Website
- https://fidelisdog.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- fidelisdog.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.
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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 | +8.64 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.3% | 0.116 | +6.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.2% | -0.113 | -2.28 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.088 | -0.83 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.009 | -0.05 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 56.3 | -0.073 | -4.13 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | yes | 0.072 | +0.07 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.915 | +8.64 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.3% | 0.116 | +6.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.2% | -0.113 | -2.28 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.088 | -0.83 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.009 | -0.05 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.131 | +0.00 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 56.3 | -0.073 | -4.13 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| 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 | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | yes | 0.072 | +0.07 |
| 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
- -0.13
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Nearly all quantities printed on label
- +2 full-disclosure bonus
- Subtotal
- 79.9
- Final score
- 80/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.9 | 36.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 4.5 | 12.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.7 | 2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 90 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 147 | 420 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); 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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) | 5/5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Developed with veterinarians (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| gently cooked high nutrient content (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Say goodbye to digestive problems, itching, and paw licking – FIDELIS Fresh Menus provide your dog with high-quality ingredients, optimal digestibility, and all-natural nutrients for an active and healthy life (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0% artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural fresh food for dogs (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from flavor enhancers, preservatives, and fillers (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balanced & Complete Fresh Food For Dogs (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| shelf-stable without refrigeration (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| No High-temperature Processing • No Plastic Packaging • No Nasty Fillers • No Extrusion • No Sterile Tins (on page) | Free-from | 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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