Our verdict
Is Nutriment Venison & Chicken 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.
Complete raw food for adult dogs, with chicken, venison and beef heart as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef heart
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids venison: the label lists venison
- Your dog avoids grain: it is listed as an ingredient
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 42.1% 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 15.40% · Fat 14.10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15.40% |
| Fat | 14.10% |
| Fibre | 0.50% |
| Ash | 2.20% |
| Moisture | 66.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
This raw recipe should be stored in the freezer, and can be kept frozen for up to 12 months– the best before date is on the side of the pack. Defrost fully in the refrigerator before serving, and once defrosted, use within 3-4 days.
Feeding guide
lines Dog Weight Puppy Feeding (4-6%) Daily Recommendation 5kg 200 - 300g 10kg 400 - 600g 15kg 600 - 900g 20kg 800 - 1200g 25kg 1000 - 1500g 30kg 1200 - 1800g 35kg 1400 - 2100g 40kg 1600 - 2400g Adult Dogs Adult dogs are a lot easier to cater for. Nutriment’s enhanced raw formula meets the energy needs of all breeds of dog, offering highly digestible, flavourful and energy dense nourishment full of essential amino acids, vitamins and dietary macronutrients. Feeding your dog the correct amount of food is vital to their weight and overall health. Adult Dog Feeding Guidelines Dog Weight Adult Dog Feeding (2-3%) Daily Recommendation 5kg 100 - 150g 10kg 200 - 300g 15kg 300 - 450g 20kg 400 - 600g 25kg 500 - 750g 30kg 600 - 900g 35kg 700 - 1050g 40kg 800 -120
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (17)17 of 17 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- meat 85.0%
- veg 12.5%
- oil 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40% Chicken with Bone | Chicken | meat · medium | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | 35% Venison | Venison | meat · good | 35 | 35.0 |
| 3 | 5% Beef Heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 3% Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 5 | 2% Beef Kidney | Beef Kidney | meat · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | 1.25% Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 7 | 1.25% Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 8 | 1.25% Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 9 | 1.25% Kale | Kale | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 10 | 1.25% Sesame Seeds | Sesame Seeds | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 11 | 1.25% Chia Seeds | Chia Seeds | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 12 | 1.25% Sunflower Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 13 | 1.25% Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 14 | 1.25% Wheatgerm Oil | Wheatgerm Oil | oil · medium | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 15 | 1.25% Chicory Powder | Chicory root | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 16 | 1.25% Blueberry Powder | Blueberries | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| 17 | 1.25% Spirulina | Spirulina | veg · good | 1.25 | 1.3 |
- 1. 40% Chicken with Bone40% declared40.0% estimated
- 2. 35% Venison35% declared35.0% estimated
- 3. 5% Beef Heart5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. 3% Beef Liver3% declared3.0% estimated
- 5. 2% Beef Kidney2% declared2.0% estimated
- 6. 1.25% Carrot1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 7. 1.25% Butternut Squash1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 8. 1.25% Broccoli1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 9. 1.25% Kale1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 10. 1.25% Sesame Seeds1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 11. 1.25% Chia Seeds1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 12. 1.25% Sunflower Seeds1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 13. 1.25% Salmon Oil1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 14. 1.25% Wheatgerm Oil1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 15. 1.25% Chicory Powder1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 16. 1.25% Blueberry Powder1.25% declared1.3% estimated
- 17. 1.25% Spirulina1.25% declared1.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Nutriment
- Website
- https://www.nutriment.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01276 63554
- Address
- Units 10-12, Trade City Frimley, Lyon Way, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7AL
- Contact page
- www.nutriment.co.uk
- Social
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.nutriment.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The product received a score of 95 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.3 points, while the meat content contributed +7. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points. The oil and fat content reduced the score by -0.7.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 72.5% | 0.096 | +6.96 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.092 | -0.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.34 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 72.5% | 0.096 | +6.96 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.092 | -0.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| 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) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 94.5
- 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.
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 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 | 15.4 | 46 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14.1 | 42.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.5 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 83.2 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared).
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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "0% Grain or filler" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
1 further claim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free from common allergens often found in commercially available dog foods (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0% Grain or filler (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | 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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