Our verdict
Is Golden Eagle Holistic Salmon Formula a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with salmon protein, oats and rice as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% 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 all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- 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 22% · Fat 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 3.80% |
| Ash | 8.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 2% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.20% |
| Calcium | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
A-vitamin 22999 iu/kg; D3-vitamin 1450 iu/kg; E-vitamin 200 iu/kg; Copper 20 mg/kg; Iron 96 mg/kg; Zink 154 mg/kg
Ingredients (28)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 26.1%
- veg 25.2%
- carb 22.1%
- meat 16.9%
- additive 3.7%
- mineral 3.1%
- fibre 2.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon meal (26%) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 3 | white whole grain rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 4 | dark whole grain rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 5 | salmon fat (preserved with vitamins) | Salmon | meat · good | - | 3.4 |
| 6 | beet flour | Beet Flour | carb · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 7 | whole grain flaxseed | Whole Grains | carb · good | - | 3.2 |
| 8 | carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 9 | egg (3%) | Egg | meat · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 10 | pea | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 11 | alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | chicken liver sauce | Liver | meat · good | - | 3.0 |
| 13 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | seaweed | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | yucca | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 20 | selenium | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 2.4 |
| 21 | beta-carotene | Dried Tomato and Carrot (Sources of Lycopene and Beta-Carotene) | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | beta-glucan | Beta-Glucans | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | FOS | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | MOS | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | lactic acid bacteria lactic acid bacteria Bacillus Acidophilus (DSM 13241) and Enterococcus Faecium ( DSM 10663) | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | vitamins minerals | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
- 1. Salmon meal (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 2. oatmeal3.6% estimated
- 3. white whole grain rice3.5% estimated
- 4. dark whole grain rice3.5% estimated
- 5. salmon fat (preserved with vitamins)3.4% estimated
- 6. beet flour3.3% estimated
- 7. whole grain flaxseed3.2% estimated
- 8. carrot3.2% estimated
- 9. egg (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 10. pea3.1% estimated
- 11. alfalfa3.0% estimated
- 12. chicken liver sauce3.0% estimated
- 13. salt2.9% estimated
- 14. seaweed2.8% estimated
- 15. yucca2.8% estimated
- 16. apple2.7% estimated
- 17. glucosamine2.6% estimated
- 18. chondroitin2.6% estimated
- 19. cranberry2.5% estimated
- 20. selenium2.4% estimated
- 21. beta-carotene2.4% estimated
- 22. L-carnitine2.3% estimated
- 23. inulin2.2% estimated
- 24. beta-glucan2.1% estimated
- 25. FOS2.1% estimated
- 26. MOS2.0% estimated
- 27. lactic acid bacteria lactic acid bacteria Bacillus Acidophilus (DSM 13241) and Enterococcus Faecium ( DSM 10663)1.9% estimated
- 28. vitamins minerals1.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Golden Eagle
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.goldeneaglepetfoods.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?
This recipe achieves a final score of 49 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.6 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.3.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.57 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.3% | -0.115 | -3.26 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.8% | 0.163 | +0.79 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 34.9% | -0.012 | -0.43 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.7% | -0.065 | -0.24 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -4.51 | 0.222 | -1.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.57 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.3% | -0.115 | -3.26 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.8% | 0.163 | +0.79 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 34.9% | -0.012 | -0.43 |
| 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 | 3.7% | -0.065 | -0.24 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | 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 | -4.51 | 0.222 | -1.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 48.6
- Final score
- 49/100
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 | 22 | 24.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.8 | 4.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 91.5 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 94.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 92.5 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 6 nutritional additives on the label
- A-vitamin 22999 iu/kg
- D3-vitamin 1450 iu/kg
- E-vitamin 200 iu/kg
- Copper 20 mg/kg
- Iron 96 mg/kg
- Zink 154 mg/kg
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, 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.
0/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 0 consistent, 2 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "wheat-free dog food" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
- "single protein source diet" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| very important for the development and functioning of the heart, eyes and brain (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| wheat-free dog food (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| without chemical preservatives, flavors or colors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| single protein source diet (on page) | Content | contradicted | 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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