Freshpet roasted meals tender chicken recipe with garden vegetables
Fresh Chilled · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Freshpet roasted meals tender chicken recipe with garden vegetables a good dog food?
We score it 72/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete chilled fresh food for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, chicken liver and oat flour 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
- 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 oat flour
- You are limiting fat: 27.2% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 15% · Fat 11%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15% |
| Fat | 11% |
| Fibre | 0.60% |
| Moisture | 59.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
All Freshpet products must be kept refrigerated at all times and used within 7 days of opening.
Feeding guide
amount. (The following quantities can be fed as one meal daily, or divided into two meals a day.) 2-4.5 kg serve 70 - 115 grams per day 4.6-9 kg serve 115 - 190 grams per day 9.1-16 kg serve 190 - 290 grams per day 16.1-23 kg serve 290 - 380 grams per day 23.1-29.5 kg serve 380 - 460 grams per day 29.5+ kg serve 460 grams per day Add 125g for each 10 kg beyond 45 kg transitioning to freshpet We always recommend transitioning slowly to Freshpet so that the change is gentle on your pet’s tummy. Start by feeding both freshpet and your pet’s current food, and increase the amount of freshpet every few days, while decreasing your pet’s current food. Then enjoy the change in your pet’s appetite at feeding time, and the lasting benefits you’ll noti
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 66 IU; Zinc chelate of amino acids hydrate 45 mg; Iron (II) chelate of amino acids hydrate 32 mg; Copper (II) chelate of amino acids hydrate 4.9 mg; Manganese chelate of amino acids hydrate 2.6 mg; Sodium selenite 0.06 mg; Calcium iodate 0.6 mg
Ingredients (11)9% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 80.0%
- carb 9.5%
- veg 4.6%
- additive 3.6%
- fibre 2.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | chicken (67%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 67 | 67.0 |
| 2 | chicken liver (11%) | Chicken Liver | meat · good | 11 | 11.0 |
| 3 | oat flour (9.5%) | Oat Flour | carb · medium | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| 4 | rice bran | Rice bran | fibre · good | - | 2.3 |
| 5 | egg (2%) | Egg | meat · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | carrots (1%) | Carrots | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 7 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | garlic powder | Garlic | veg · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 9 | vinegar | Vinegar | additive · poor | - | 1.6 |
| 10 | spinach (0.5%) | Spinach | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 11 | celery powder | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
- 1. chicken (67%)67% declared67.0% estimated
- 2. chicken liver (11%)11% declared11.0% estimated
- 3. oat flour (9.5%)9.5% declared9.5% estimated
- 4. rice bran2.3% estimated
- 5. egg (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 6. carrots (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 7. salt2.0% estimated
- 8. garlic powder1.8% estimated
- 9. vinegar1.6% estimated
- 10. spinach (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 11. celery powder1.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Freshpet
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
- www.freshpet.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?
The overall score for this recipe is 72 out of 100. The meat content contributed +5.5, and the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.7. The carbohydrate content detracted by -2.5, and the processing format detracted by -2.4.
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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.69 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 57.0% | 0.096 | +5.48 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 21.8% | -0.115 | -2.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.2% | 0.163 | +1.34 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.6% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.0% | 0.060 | +0.12 |
| Undeclared quantities | 9.0% | -0.106 | -0.95 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -4.36 | 0.222 | -0.97 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.69 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 57.0% | 0.096 | +5.48 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 21.8% | -0.115 | -2.50 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.2% | 0.163 | +1.34 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 3.6% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.0% | 0.060 | +0.12 |
| Undeclared quantities | 9.0% | -0.106 | -0.95 |
| 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 | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -4.36 | 0.222 | -0.97 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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 | 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
- 72.1
- Final score
- 72/100
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 | 15 | 37 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 11 | 27.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.6 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 83.1 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 7 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E 66 IU
- Zinc chelate of amino acids hydrate 45 mg
- Iron (II) chelate of amino acids hydrate 32 mg
- Copper (II) chelate of amino acids hydrate 4.9 mg
- Manganese chelate of amino acids hydrate 2.6 mg
- Sodium selenite 0.06 mg
- Calcium iodate 0.6 mg
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 (91% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 18.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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, 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
- "No corn, wheat or rendered meals" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "This delicious and complete recipe" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locally sourced, US-farm raised, and antibiotic free (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced from regenerative farms (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| US-farm grown (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| US-farmed, using regenerative farming practices (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| tender chicken recipe with garden vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made of tender pieces of fresh chicken accented with carrots and spinach (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| This delicious and complete recipe (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No corn, wheat or rendered meals (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Never any artificial preservatives, colours or flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Never any preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ingredients chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| farm raised chicken (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| chicken (67%) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A great source of protein and amino acids, the building blocks for lean muscle and healthy weight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains key vitamins and minerals that support your pet's digestion and eye health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes regularity and makes our meals easy on the digestive system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural, US-farm raised, and locally sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Recipes are gently steam cooked to retain essential nutrients (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proven to support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural US proteins and veggies you can see (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no meat meals (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| protein is the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | 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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