Our verdict
Is Nutrivet Croquettes chien junior Premium Master a good dog food?
We score it 45/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with chicken, poultry and rice 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
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 28% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Une fois ouvert, refermer correctement et conserver dans un endroit frais et sec.
Feeding guide
A distribuer sec en respectant les rations journalières recommandées. Adaptez les quantités selon son activité et ses conditions environnementales. En cas de changement d’aliment, veillez à respecter une transition alimentaire. Tenir de l’eau fraîche et propre à disposition de votre chien.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamine A 21 500 UI; vitamine D3 1 600 UI; vitamine E 80 mg; fer (sulfate de fer (II)) 130 mg; cuivre (sulfate de cuivre pentahydraté) 11 mg; iode (iodure de potassium) 1,8 mg; manganèse (oxyde de manganèse) 28 mg; sélénium (sélénite de sodium) 0,2 mg; zinc (oxyde de zinc) 95 mg
Ingredients (17)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 28.5%
- carb 27.4%
- meat 27.1%
- veg 10.9%
- fibre 6.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | 100% poultry | Poultry | meat · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | wheat | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | dehydrated poultry protein | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat · good | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | maize gluten | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | hydrolysed poultry liver | Hydrolysed Poultry Liver | meat · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | chicory root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Chicken7.7% estimated
- 2. 100% poultry7.5% estimated
- 3. rice7.2% estimated
- 4. maize7.0% estimated
- 5. wheat6.8% estimated
- 6. dehydrated poultry protein6.6% estimated
- 7. maize gluten6.3% estimated
- 8. beet pulp6.1% estimated
- 9. yeast5.9% estimated
- 10. linseed5.7% estimated
- 11. hydrolysed poultry liver5.4% estimated
- 12. chicory root5.2% estimated
- 13. potassium chloride5.0% estimated
- 14. calcium carbonate4.8% estimated
- 15. fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)4.5% estimated
- 16. mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS)4.3% estimated
- 17. Yucca Schidigera4.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Nutrivet
- Website
- https://www.nutrivet.fr/
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.nutrivet.fr
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 final score of 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.1 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.6.
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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +4.10 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.3% | -0.115 | -3.60 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 34.1% | -0.012 | -0.42 |
| Recipe graded poor | 13.1% | -0.065 | -0.85 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.8% | 0.060 | +0.41 |
| 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 | -0.19 | 0.222 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +4.10 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.3% | -0.115 | -3.60 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 34.1% | -0.012 | -0.42 |
| 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 | 13.1% | -0.065 | -0.85 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.8% | 0.060 | +0.41 |
| 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 | -0.19 | 0.222 | -0.04 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 44.7
- Final score
- 45/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28 | 30.9 | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamine A 21 500 UI
- vitamine D3 1 600 UI
- vitamine E 80 mg
- fer (sulfate de fer (II)) 130 mg
- cuivre (sulfate de cuivre pentahydraté) 11 mg
- iode (iodure de potassium) 1,8 mg
- manganèse (oxyde de manganèse) 28 mg
- sélénium (sélénite de sodium) 0,2 mg
- zinc (oxyde de zinc) 95 mg
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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Aliment complet pour chiens – Croquettes pour chien junior (à partir de 2 mois)" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
1 further claim on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliment complet pour chiens – Croquettes pour chien junior (à partir de 2 mois) (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| La viande est le premier ingrédient de la recette (on page) | Content | 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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