Nulo Chicken & Peas Recipe
Dry Extruded complete
Is Nulo Chicken & Peas Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 53/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 53 out of 100 based on several factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.1 points, and printing percentages for most of the recipe added +2 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -13.1 points, and the processing format contributed -7 points.
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.
- Recipe53
- Nutritionallow96
- Transparency40
- 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 extruded dry food for adult dogs, with deboned chicken, dried chicken protein and dehydrated turkey protein as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- High in protein: 36% protein on a dry-matter basis.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 32%
- Fat
- 17%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.40%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.90%
- Calcium
- 1%
- Phosphorus
- 0.90%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 300 IU/kg; Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C 65 mg/kg; Zinc Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate source of Vitamin C; Iron Proteinate; Niacin; Copper Proteinate; Choline Chloride; Thiamine Mononitrate source of Vitamin B1; Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Manganous Oxide; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride source of Vitamin B6; Sodium Selenite; Riboflavin; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols; Citric Acid; Rosemary Extract
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists deboned chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated turkey protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (44)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deboned Chicken | Deboned Chicken | meat | good | - | 3.0 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 3.0 |
| 3 | Turkey Meal | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat | good | - | 2.9 |
| 4 | Whole Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.9 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | - | 2.8 |
| 7 | Lentils | Lentils | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 8 | Pea Fiber | Pea Fibre | fibre | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 9 | Deboned Turkey | Turkey | meat | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 10 | Natural Chicken Flavor | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 11 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 12 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 2.6 |
| 13 | Dried Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 14 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 15 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 16 | Dried Tomatoes | Tomato | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 18 | Dried Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 19 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | Salt | Salt | additive | poor | - | 2.4 |
| 21 | Sweet Fennel | Fennel | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | Dandelion | Dandelion Root | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | Chamomile | Chamomile | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 24 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 26 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 29 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | Manganous Oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
Brand
- Website
- https://nulo.com/
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
- nulo.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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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 | +7.11 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 10.6% | 0.116 | +1.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.113 | -0.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.088 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.9% | 0.177 | +0.51 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 54.1% | -0.009 | -0.48 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.2% | -0.045 | -0.19 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.056 | +0.13 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Additive penalty | -2.88 | 0.236 | -0.68 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.11 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 10.6% | 0.116 | +1.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.0% | -0.113 | -0.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.088 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.1% | -0.002 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.9% | 0.177 | +0.51 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 54.1% | -0.009 | -0.48 |
| 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 | 4.2% | -0.045 | -0.19 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.056 | +0.13 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 3.194 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -2.88 | 0.236 | -0.68 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| 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 | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| 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
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 53.4
- Final score
- 53/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 53/100 | current |
| v1 | 53/100 | |
| v1.9 | 53/100 |
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.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32 | 34.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 18.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 87.6 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 98.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 76.7 |
| 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 8% from the food type.
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) | 10/10 |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Real chicken delivers the amino acids active dogs need for strength and endurance (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| low-glycemic ingredients provide stable energy (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Advanced probiotics support digestion and immune system health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| antioxidants like vitamins C & E help protect cells from daily oxidative stress (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| A texture & taste cats love. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Antioxidants for Daily Health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E, help support overall cellular health. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| GanedenBC30® probiotic supports your pet's digestive & immune health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lean Muscles & Healthy Heart (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lower in Carbs (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low carbohydrate levels and low glycemic ingredients. (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Small Disk Shape (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Probiotic Advantage (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Animal-based protein sources contain amino acids that work together to support lean muscle mass and a healthy heart. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| provides your dogs with the ideal amino acid profile! (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% complete and balanced nutrition for the maintenance of adult dogs. (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-Protein Kibble (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80-90% of the protein in our MedalSeries diets for dogs comes from animal sources (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| With 82% animal-based protein from chicken (on page) | Content | 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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