Ultimate Pet Foods Grain Free Large Breed Puppy Salmon Food
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Our verdict
Is Ultimate Pet Foods Grain Free Large Breed Puppy Salmon Food a good dog food?
We score it 64/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with salmon, sweet potatoes and potatoes as the main ingredients.
Declared analysis sits below the FEDIAF minimum for phosphorus.
61% 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 puppies
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 25% · Fat 13%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 3.30% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.80% |
| Calcium | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 370 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Daily Feeding Amounts – Large Breed Puppies expected adult weight 25-30kg: 220-430g depending on age; 30-40kg: 270-520g; 40-50kg: 300-600g; 50-60kg: 285-695g; 60-70kg: 320-785g.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A: 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3: 2,000 IU/kg; Vitamin E: 95 IU/kg; L-Carnitine 480mg/kg; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate): 85mg/kg; Iron (Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate): 50mg/kg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate): 35mg/kg; Copper (Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate): 15mg/kg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate/Potassium Iodide): 1.7mg/kg
Technological additives
Preserved with rosemary extract
Ingredients (15)61% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 30.7%
- meat 26.6%
- carb 25.3%
- veg 11.4%
- fibre 6.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20% dried salmon | Salmon | meat · good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | and 2% salmon stock | Salmon | meat · good | - | 6.6 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato (19%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 6.3 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 6 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.8 |
| 7 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 5.5 |
| 8 | Peas (0.2%) | Peas | veg · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 9 | Omega-3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 5.2 |
| 10 | Joint Care Pack – Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 4.9 |
| 11 | MSM | MSM | supplement · good | - | 4.7 |
| 12 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 4.4 |
| 13 | Nucleotides | Nucleotides | supplement · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 14 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 15 | Prebiotics – FOS | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
- 1. 20% dried salmon20% declared20.0% estimated
- 2. and 2% salmon stock6.6% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato (19%)19% declared19.0% estimated
- 4. Potato6.3% estimated
- 5. Beet Pulp6.0% estimated
- 6. Linseed5.8% estimated
- 7. Carrot5.5% estimated
- 8. Peas (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 9. Omega-3 Supplement5.2% estimated
- 10. Joint Care Pack – Glucosamine4.9% estimated
- 11. MSM4.7% estimated
- 12. Chondroitin Sulphate4.4% estimated
- 13. Nucleotides4.1% estimated
- 14. Minerals3.8% estimated
- 15. Prebiotics – FOS3.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-07
Brand and contact: Ultimate Pet Foods
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- ultimatepetfoods.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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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 an overall score of 64 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +8 points, and the meat content contributes +2.7 points to the total. However, the processing format reduces the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages deducts -6.4 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.04 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 28.3% | 0.096 | +2.72 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.115 | -1.12 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 43.5% | -0.012 | -0.53 |
| Undeclared quantities | 60.8% | -0.106 | -6.42 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.04 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 28.3% | 0.096 | +2.72 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.115 | -1.12 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 43.5% | -0.012 | -0.53 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 60.8% | -0.106 | -6.42 |
| 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) | 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 64.3
- Final score
- 64/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25 | 27.2 | 100 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.1 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.4 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 | 67.3 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 | 98.4 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 73.3 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 370 | 402.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 46.6, omega-3 100). 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.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A: 15,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3: 2,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin E: 95 IU/kg
- L-Carnitine 480mg/kg
- Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate): 85mg/kg
- Iron (Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate): 50mg/kg
- Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate): 35mg/kg
- Copper (Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate): 15mg/kg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate/Potassium Iodide): 1.7mg/kg
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (39.2% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 7.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 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
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports Healthy Growth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin & Coat Support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Joint Development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally Preserved – No artificial colours or preservatives; preserved with rosemary extract (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 60% salmon, including 38% freshly prepared salmon (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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