Fidelis Fresh Menu Duck with Sweet Potato, Pear & Blueberries
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Is Fidelis Fresh Menu Duck with Sweet Potato, Pear & Blueberries 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 recipe achieves an overall score of 80 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7 points to the total. Additionally, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.2 points, while printing percentages on the label provided another +2 points.
- Recipe80
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 14%
- Fat
- 13%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Ash
- 2%
- Moisture
- 62%
Energy: 180 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D (3a671) 100 IU/100g; Manganese (3b503) 0.2 mg/100g; Copper (3b405) 0.2 mg/100g; Selenium (3b801) 12.5 µg/100g; Zinc (3b603) 3.5 mg/100g
Storage
Unopened: shelf-stable / pantry-fresh for up to 12 months thanks to sterilisation in glass jar. Opened jars: close, refrigerate, use within 2-3 days.
Feeding guide
2-3% of body weight per day (e.g. ~400-600 g/day for a 20 kg dog). Transition over 5-7 days.
Reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Single named protein: duck
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: it is listed as an ingredient
- You are limiting fat: 34.2% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (18)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Duck Meat (60%) | Duck | meat | medium | 60 | 60.0 |
| 2 | Fresh Duck Necks (10%) | Fresh Duck Necks | meat | good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Fresh Sweet Potato (6%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 4 | Fresh Carrot (4%) | Carrots | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Fresh Peas (2%) | Peas | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | Fresh Kale (2%) | Kale | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 7 | Fresh Pear (2%) | Pears | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 8 | Fresh Blueberries (2%) | Blueberries | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Fresh Courgette (Zucchini) (2%) | Courgette | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Pumpkin Seeds (2%) | Pumpkin Seeds | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 11 | Brewer's Yeast (2%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 12 | Algae Oil (2%) | Algae Oil | oil | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 13 | Fresh Cranberries (1.6%) | Cranberries | veg | good | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 14 | Wheat Germ Oil (1%) | Wheatgerm Oil | oil | medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 15 | Algae Powder (0.6%) | Seaweed | veg | good | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 16 | Rosehip Shells (0.4%) | Rose Hip | veg | good | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 17 | Rosemary (0.3%) | Rosemary | veg | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 18 | 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 | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.04 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.7% | 0.116 | +7.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.113 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.088 | -0.85 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.5% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.009 | -0.06 |
| 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 | 63.7 | -0.073 | -4.67 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.04 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 63.7% | 0.116 | +7.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.113 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.088 | -0.85 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.5% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.009 | -0.06 |
| 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 | 63.7 | -0.073 | -4.67 |
| 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
- 80.3
- 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 | 14 | 36.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 13 | 34.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 2.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 98.4 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 180 | 473.7 | 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) - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| gently cooked (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| shelf-stable without refrigeration (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Developed with veterinarians (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in natural fats for energy and skin health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| powerful antioxidants (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural (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 |
| No Additives. No Compromise. (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| novel protein source (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balanced & Complete Fresh Food For Dogs (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| high nutrient content (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| HUMAN-GRADE SELECTED INGREDIENTS (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced nutrition directly from the original, fresh ingredients (on page) | Content | 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 |
| 0% Artificial (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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