Our verdict
Is Gain Muesli a good dog food?
We score it 16/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Complete muesli-style dry food for adult dogs, with cereals, orange and fresh meat as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
88% 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 turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists cereals
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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 21% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Provide clean drinking water at all times. Make all diet changes gradually over a 7-10 day period.
Feeding guide
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No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (12)88% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 27.0%
- meat 27.0%
- other 16.1%
- veg 12.4%
- oil 9.8%
- supplement 7.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals | Cereals | carb · poor | - | 12.6 |
| 2 | 4% rice in the orange piece | Orange | veg · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Meat & animal derivatives | Fresh Meat | meat · medium | - | 11.9 |
| 4 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 11.2 |
| 5 | 4% beef | Beef | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Vegetable protein extracts | Vegetable protein extracts | carb · poor | - | 10.5 |
| 7 | Oils & fats | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil · poor | - | 9.8 |
| 8 | Derivatives of vegetable origin | Vegetable By-Products | other · poor | - | 9.1 |
| 9 | Vegetables | Vegetables | veg · medium | - | 8.4 |
| 10 | 4% potatoes and carrots in the orange piece | Potatoes | carb · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 12 | Products from the processing of plants | Vegetable By-Products | other · poor | - | 7.0 |
- 1. Cereals12.6% estimated
- 2. 4% rice in the orange piece4% declared4.0% estimated
- 3. Meat & animal derivatives11.9% estimated
- 4. Chicken11.2% estimated
- 5. 4% beef4% declared4.0% estimated
- 6. Vegetable protein extracts10.5% estimated
- 7. Oils & fats9.8% estimated
- 8. Derivatives of vegetable origin9.1% estimated
- 9. Vegetables8.4% estimated
- 10. 4% potatoes and carrots in the orange piece4% declared4.0% estimated
- 11. Minerals7.7% estimated
- 12. Products from the processing of plants7.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Gain
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.gainanimalnutrition.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 product received a score of 16 out of 100. The processing format contributed -10.1 points. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -9.3 points, while the remaining ingredients contributed -5.4 points. Finally, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed -4.8 points.
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 | -4.84 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 2.0% | 0.096 | +0.19 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.4% | -0.115 | -4.41 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.092 | -1.61 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.375 | -5.42 |
| Recipe graded poor | 48.9% | -0.065 | -3.18 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 12.6% | 0.060 | +0.75 |
| Undeclared quantities | 88.0% | -0.106 | -9.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -0.92 | 0.222 | -0.20 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.94 | 33.786 | +31.76 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | yes | -10.146 | -10.15 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.5 | 9.191 | -4.84 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 2.0% | 0.096 | +0.19 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.4% | -0.115 | -4.41 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.092 | -1.61 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.375 | -5.42 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 48.9% | -0.065 | -3.18 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 12.6% | 0.060 | +0.75 |
| Undeclared quantities | 88.0% | -0.106 | -9.29 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -0.92 | 0.222 | -0.20 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.94 | 33.786 | +31.76 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | yes | -10.146 | -10.15 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.64
- Subtotal
- 16.2
- Final score
- 16/100
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 | 21 | 22.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 81.3 |
| Fat | 10 | 10.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 90.9 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 5.2% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (12% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 2.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Additives 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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete food for adult pet dogs of all breeds with minimum activity" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
4 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| designed for easy digestion, to produce well-formed easily managed stools, with minimum unpleasant odours (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vegetables- potatoes, carrots & rice (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete food for adult pet dogs of all breeds with minimum activity (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| It contains a variety of nugget colours and shapes giving extra variety to your dog (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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