Our verdict
Is Nulo Paté Puppy Turkey, Cod & Sweet Potato Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete wet paté food for puppies, with turkey, cooking broth and cod 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 puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists cod
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 22.7% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 9.50% · Fat 5%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.50% |
| Fat | 5% |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Moisture | 78% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.
Feeding guide
Dog Daily Feeding Guidelines (cans/day, 13 oz can) Amount of food your dog requires will depend on activity, age, environment and breed. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Always provide access to clean fresh water. Puppy: Up to 11 weeks of age, feed as much as your puppy will eat in 3 or 4 feedings per day. 11 to 26 weeks of age, feed 1 ¾ cans per 5 lbs. of body weight per day. 26 to 52 weeks of age, feed 1 ¼ cans per 5 lbs. of body weight per day. Adult: feed 1 to 1 can per 15 lbs of body weight per day. Gestation & lactation: Feed up to 3 times the normal adult amount. Combination Feeding: For combination feeding, reduce dry by 1/3 cup for every 6 oz. of wet food.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Cobalt Proteinate; Niacin Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Potassium Iodide; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid
Ingredients (39)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 46.7%
- veg 14.6%
- additive 13.6%
- meat 9.9%
- other 6.6%
- carb 3.1%
- oil 3.0%
- mineral 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 2 | Salmon Broth | Cooking broth | other · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Turkey Broth | Cooking broth | other · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 4 | Cod | Cod | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 5 | Turkey Liver | Turkey liver | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 6 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 9 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Ground Flaxseed | Ground Flaxseed (2%) | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 11 | Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 18 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Agar-Agar | Agar-agar | additive · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 21 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.5 |
| 23 | Sodium Carbonate | Sodium carbonate | additive · poor | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Cobalt Proteinate | Cobalt proteinate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Turkey3.4% estimated
- 2. Salmon Broth3.3% estimated
- 3. Turkey Broth3.3% estimated
- 4. Cod3.3% estimated
- 5. Turkey Liver3.2% estimated
- 6. Peas3.2% estimated
- 7. Sweet Potatoes3.1% estimated
- 8. Lentils3.1% estimated
- 9. Natural Flavor3.0% estimated
- 10. Ground Flaxseed3.0% estimated
- 11. Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)3.0% estimated
- 12. Guar Gum2.9% estimated
- 13. Potassium Chloride2.9% estimated
- 14. Pumpkin2.8% estimated
- 15. Cranberries2.8% estimated
- 16. Blueberries2.7% estimated
- 17. Salt2.7% estimated
- 18. Dicalcium Phosphate2.7% estimated
- 19. Choline Chloride2.6% estimated
- 20. Agar-Agar2.6% estimated
- 21. Zinc Proteinate2.5% estimated
- 22. Iron Proteinate2.5% estimated
- 23. Sodium Carbonate2.4% estimated
- 24. Thiamine Mononitrate2.4% estimated
- 25. Vitamin E Supplement2.3% estimated
- 26. Copper Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 27. Manganese Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 28. Sodium Selenite2.2% estimated
- 29. Cobalt Proteinate2.2% estimated
- 30. Niacin Supplement2.1% estimated
- 31. D-Calcium Pantothenate2.1% estimated
- 32. Vitamin A Supplement2.0% estimated
- 33. Riboflavin Supplement2.0% estimated
- 34. Biotin2.0% estimated
- 35. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.9% estimated
- 36. Potassium Iodide1.9% estimated
- 37. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.8% estimated
- 38. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.8% estimated
- 39. Folic Acid1.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Nulo
- Website
- https://nulo.com/
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
- 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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 52 out of 100 based on several key factors. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 to the overall rating, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.1. Furthermore, the additive load contributed -3.6, and the additives in the recipe adjusted the score by +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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.10 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.115 | -0.14 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.092 | -0.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 18.4% | 0.163 | +3.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.5% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.375 | -0.19 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.4% | -0.065 | -0.68 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| 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 | -16.43 | 0.222 | -3.65 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.10 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.115 | -0.14 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.092 | -0.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 18.4% | 0.163 | +3.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.5% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.375 | -0.19 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.4% | -0.065 | -0.68 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.0% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| 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 | -16.43 | 0.222 | -3.65 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 52.4
- Final score
- 52/100
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; 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 | 9.5 | 43.2 | 100 |
| Fat | 5 | 22.7 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 15 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Cobalt Proteinate
- Niacin Supplement
- D-Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Potassium Iodide
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
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) | 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "high animal-based protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "complete & balanced meals" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal-based protein sources contain amino acids that work together to support lean muscle mass and a healthy heart. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lean Muscles & Healthy Heart (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brilliant Skin & Coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Energy for Growth & Play (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brain & Eye Development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Paté Puppy Turkey, Cod & Sweet Potato Recipe for Dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) 0.05% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crude Fiber (Max) 1.0% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high animal-based protein (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| guaranteed levels of DHA from Salmon Oil to support cognitive development (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete & balanced meals (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| A balanced amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids nourish your pet's skin and help promote a beautiful shiny coat. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crude Fat (Min) 5.0% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Moisture (Max) 78.00% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| nutrient-packed Turkey, Cod, and Sweet Potato Paté (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DHA is a key Omega-3 fatty acid and a building block of the brain, as well as an important element of vision and a puppy's central nervous system. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crude Protein (Min) 9.5% (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| balanced levels of calcium and phosphorus to support strong bones and teeth (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nulo Turkey, Cod & Sweet Potato Recipe Puppy Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult). (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy ingredients like real turkey, salmon, and trout help promote staying power for your active dog. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no added grains (on page) | Free-from | 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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