Natures Menu 80% Salmon and Chicken Nuggets
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Is Natures Menu 80% Salmon and Chicken Nuggets a good dog food?
We score it 95/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 95 out of 100. Several elements shape this rating, starting with the processing format, which contributes +13.3. Additionally, the meat content adds +9.3, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +7.1. Finally, printing percentages on the label accounts for +3.2.
- Recipe95
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete raw food for adult dogs, with chicken, salmon and raspberries as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 95, in the top quarter of raw foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 80% of the dry matter.
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 36% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 13%
- Fat
- 11%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Ash
- 3%
- Moisture
- 69%
Energy: 163 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 1,000 IU; Vitamin D3 100 IU; Vitamin E 14 mg; Zinc sulphate monohydrate 50.1 mg (Zn 18.3 mg); Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate 20 mg (Fe 6 mg); Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate 7.2 mg (Cu 1.8 mg); Calcium iodate anhydrous 0.4 mg (I 0.26 mg); Selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3060, inactivated 8.6 mg (Se 0.02 mg)
Storage
Keep frozen until ready to thaw and serve. Defrost in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a couple of hours. Once defrosted, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 35.5% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (12)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50% Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | 50 | 50.0 |
| 2 | 30% Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | 30 | 30.0 |
| 3 | 4% Raspberries | Raspberries | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 4 | 4% Swede | Swede | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 5 | 4% Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | 3% Peas | Peas | veg | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 7 | 1% Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 8 | Pea Fibre | Pea Fibre | fibre | medium | - | 1.2 |
| 9 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 1.1 |
| 10 | Yeast Products (0.016%) | Yeast | supplement | good | 0.016 | 0.02 |
| 11 | Yucca | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 0.9 |
| 12 | Green Tea | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.naturesmenu.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.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.13 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 80.0% | 0.116 | +9.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.9% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 4.0% | -0.131 | -0.52 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 80.0 | -0.073 | -5.87 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | 13.322 | +13.32 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.13 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 80.0% | 0.116 | +9.28 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.113 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.088 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.9% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 4.0% | -0.131 | -0.52 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 80.0 | -0.073 | -5.87 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | 13.322 | +13.32 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.10
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Nearly all quantities printed on label
- +2 full-disclosure bonus
- Subtotal
- 95.4
- Final score
- 95/100
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 | 13 | 41.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 11 | 35.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 163 | 525.8 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (96% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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 (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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| support healthy digestion and beautiful shiny coats (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| No grain (on pack) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80% tender chicken and salmon dog food enriched with a delicious blend of 20% superfoods (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free recipe (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of omega fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| made to FEDIAF guidelines (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial preservatives, colours and flavours (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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