HEY HOLY Big Buddies Molosser Trockenfutter mit 40% frischem Rind
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Our verdict
Is HEY HOLY Big Buddies Molosser Trockenfutter mit 40% frischem Rind a good dog food?
We score it 32/100 (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".
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
60% 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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef tripe
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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 27% · Fat 15.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 15.50% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 6.80% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.70% |
| Calcium | 0.80% |
| Phosphorus | 0.63% |
Energy: 383 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Idealgewicht 17,5–20,0 kg: 220–245 g/Tag; 22,5–25,0 kg: 270–290 g/Tag; 30,0–35,0 kg: 330–375 g/Tag; 40,0–45,0 kg: 410–450 g/Tag; 50,0–60,0 kg: 485–560 g/Tag; 70,0–80,0 kg: 625–695 g/Tag (basierend auf 16,01 MJ ME/kg)
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 12000 IE/kg; Vitamin D3 1200 IE/kg; Vitamin E 70 mg/kg; Zink (als Zinkoxid) 70 mg/kg; Kupfer (als Kupfer(II)-sulfat-Pentahydrat) 10 mg/kg; Jod (als Kalziumjodat, wasserfrei) 2 mg/kg; Selen (als Natriumselenit) 0,2 mg/kg; Zink (als Aminosäuren-Zinkchelat, Hydrat) 45 mg/kg; Taurin 1500 mg/kg; L-Carnitin 200 mg/kg
Technological additives
Antioxidationsmittel
Ingredients (17)60% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- other 44.1%
- carb 13.9%
- supplement 13.8%
- oil 8.3%
- veg 7.7%
- unknown 6.0%
- additive 3.4%
- fibre 2.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Tripe (40%) | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 4.9 |
| 3 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 4.4 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 7 | Protein Hydrolysate | Protein Hydrolysate | other · poor | - | 4.1 |
| 8 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 4.0 |
| 9 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 3.8 |
| 10 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 11 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 12 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.4 |
| 13 | Pears | Pears | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 14 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 15 | Psyllium Husks | Psyllium | fibre · good | - | 2.9 |
| 16 | Magnesium Phosphate | Magnesium Phosphate | mineral · good | - | 2.8 |
| 17 | Green-Lipped Mussel Extract | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
- 1. Beef Tripe (40%)40% declared40.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potatoes4.9% estimated
- 3. Potato Protein4.7% estimated
- 4. Peas4.6% estimated
- 5. Fish Oil4.4% estimated
- 6. Pea Protein4.3% estimated
- 7. Protein Hydrolysate4.1% estimated
- 8. Yeast4.0% estimated
- 9. Sunflower Oil3.8% estimated
- 10. Calcium Carbonate3.7% estimated
- 11. Dicalcium Phosphate3.5% estimated
- 12. Sodium Chloride3.4% estimated
- 13. Pears3.2% estimated
- 14. Carrots3.1% estimated
- 15. Psyllium Husks2.9% estimated
- 16. Magnesium Phosphate2.8% estimated
- 17. Green-Lipped Mussel Extract2.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-27
Brand and contact: HEY HOLY
- Website
- https://heyholy.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-27
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- heyholy.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 rating is 32 out of 100. The remaining ingredients contributed -14 points, the processing format contributed -6.7 points, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -6.3 points, and lower-quality ingredients contributed -3.1 points. Each of these factors weighed against the score, reflecting where the formulation fell short.
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 | -0.0 | 9.191 | -0.01 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.115 | -1.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.092 | -1.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.1% | 0.163 | +0.84 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.5% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| Other share of dry matter | 37.5% | -0.375 | -14.04 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 47.5% | -0.065 | -3.09 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 40.0% | 0.060 | +2.40 |
| Undeclared quantities | 60.0% | -0.106 | -6.33 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -4.11 | 0.222 | -0.91 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.0 | 9.191 | -0.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.115 | -1.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.092 | -1.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.1% | 0.163 | +0.84 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.5% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| Other share of dry matter | 37.5% | -0.375 | -14.04 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 47.5% | -0.065 | -3.09 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 40.0% | 0.060 | +2.40 |
| Undeclared quantities | 60.0% | -0.106 | -6.33 |
| 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 | -4.11 | 0.222 | -0.91 |
| 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
- 31.8
- Final score
- 32/100
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 | 27 | 29.8 (band 19.044198895027623 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15.5 | 17.1 (band 5.819060773480663 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.5290055248618785 to 2.5%) | 80.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.63 | 0.7 (band 0.4232044198895028 to 1.6%) | 83.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 86.2 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 383 | 423.2 | 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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 12000 IE/kg
- Vitamin D3 1200 IE/kg
- Vitamin E 70 mg/kg
- Zink (als Zinkoxid) 70 mg/kg
- Kupfer (als Kupfer(II)-sulfat-Pentahydrat) 10 mg/kg
- Jod (als Kalziumjodat, wasserfrei) 2 mg/kg
- Selen (als Natriumselenit) 0,2 mg/kg
- Zink (als Aminosäuren-Zinkchelat, Hydrat) 45 mg/kg
- Taurin 1500 mg/kg
- L-Carnitin 200 mg/kg
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 (40% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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 (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
- "Nur ein Protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "100% Getreidefrei" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40% Rind (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Getreidefrei (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nur ein Protein (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hochverträglich (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rassenspezifisch (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grünlippmuschel liefert wertvolle Knorpelbausteine, um Gelenk- und Knochenerkrankungen vorzubeugen (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Taurin unterstützt die Herzgesundheit und unterstützt die kardiovaskuläre Funktion (on page) | Functional | 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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