Primal Pet Foods Freeze-Dried Raw Scoopable Pronto Dog Food Puppy Recipe
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Our verdict
Is Primal Pet Foods Freeze-Dried Raw Scoopable Pronto Dog Food Puppy Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete freeze-dried food for puppies, with chicken, chicken liver and beef as the main ingredients.
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 turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- 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: 26.1% 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 38% · Fat 24%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38% |
| Fat | 24% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 7.26% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.10% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 5.22% |
| Calcium | 1.22% |
| Phosphorus | 1.05% |
| Sodium | 0.43% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Freeze-dried food is shelf-stable and should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Iron 135.52 mg/kg; Copper 16.5 mg/kg; Manganese 13.49 mg/kg; Zinc 109.77 mg/kg; Iodine 4.07 mg/kg; Selenium 0.55 mg/kg; Thiamine: B1 10.26 mg/kg; Riboflavin: B2 7.81 mg/kg; Niacin: B3 142.65 mg/kg; Pyridoxine: B6 6.59 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 0.28 mg/kg; Folic Acid 8.41 mg/kg; Pantothenic Acid 262.84 mg/kg; Choline 1506.7 mg/kg; Vitamin A 12366.78 IU/kg; Vitamin D 987.74 IU/kg; Vitamin E 546.49 IU/kg; Taurine 0.16%
Ingredients (27)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 46.0%
- meat 19.0%
- oil 12.7%
- supplement 12.0%
- additive 10.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | Chicken Livers | Chicken Liver | meat · good | - | 4.8 |
| 3 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | Organic Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 4.5 |
| 6 | Organic Kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 4.4 |
| 7 | Organic Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | Organic Apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | Organic Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 10 | Organic Pumpkin Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | Organic Sunflower Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 12 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.9 |
| 13 | Organic Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | Montmorillonite Clay | Clay | additive · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | Organic Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 16 | Organic Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 3.5 |
| 17 | Organic Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Organic Apple Cider Vinegar | Apple Cider Vinegar | additive · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | Organic Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | Organic Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Organic Ground Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Cod Liver Oil | Cod Liver Oil | oil · good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Dried Organic Kelp | Organic Kelp | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
- 1. Chicken4.9% estimated
- 2. Chicken Livers4.8% estimated
- 3. Beef4.7% estimated
- 4. Salmon4.6% estimated
- 5. Organic Squash4.5% estimated
- 6. Organic Kale4.4% estimated
- 7. Organic Carrots4.3% estimated
- 8. Organic Apples4.2% estimated
- 9. Organic Parsley4.2% estimated
- 10. Organic Pumpkin Seeds4.1% estimated
- 11. Organic Sunflower Seeds4.0% estimated
- 12. Dried Yeast3.9% estimated
- 13. Organic Sunflower Oil3.8% estimated
- 14. Montmorillonite Clay3.7% estimated
- 15. Organic Blueberries3.6% estimated
- 16. Organic Cranberries3.5% estimated
- 17. Organic Broccoli3.4% estimated
- 18. Organic Apple Cider Vinegar3.3% estimated
- 19. Salt3.3% estimated
- 20. Fish Oil3.2% estimated
- 21. Organic Coconut Oil3.1% estimated
- 22. Vitamin E Supplement3.0% estimated
- 23. Organic Rosemary Extract2.9% estimated
- 24. Organic Ground Alfalfa2.8% estimated
- 25. Cod Liver Oil2.7% estimated
- 26. Dried Organic Kelp2.6% estimated
- 27. Taurine2.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Primal Pet Foods
- Website
- https://primalpetfoods.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
- primalpetfoods.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?
The score for this food is 68 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, which pulled the score down. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.9 points, and the processing format contributed +6.6 points. The additives in the recipe contributed +3 points.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.87 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 24.6% | -0.092 | -2.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.3% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 18.1% | 0.163 | +2.95 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.6% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.3% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.3% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -12.42 | 0.222 | -2.76 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.87 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 24.6% | -0.092 | -2.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.3% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 18.1% | 0.163 | +2.95 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.6% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| 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 | 3.3% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.3% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -12.42 | 0.222 | -2.76 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 68.2
- Final score
- 68/100
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 | 38 | 40.4 | 100 |
| Fat | 24 | 25.5 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.22 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.05 | 1.1 | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.43 | 0.5 (band 0.22+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 | 100 |
| 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, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 6% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 18 nutritional additives on the label
- Iron 135.52 mg/kg
- Copper 16.5 mg/kg
- Manganese 13.49 mg/kg
- Zinc 109.77 mg/kg
- Iodine 4.07 mg/kg
- Selenium 0.55 mg/kg
- Thiamine: B1 10.26 mg/kg
- Riboflavin: B2 7.81 mg/kg
- Niacin: B3 142.65 mg/kg
- Pyridoxine: B6 6.59 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.28 mg/kg
- Folic Acid 8.41 mg/kg
- Pantothenic Acid 262.84 mg/kg
- Choline 1506.7 mg/kg
- Vitamin A 12366.78 IU/kg
- Vitamin D 987.74 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 546.49 IU/kg
- Taurine 0.16%
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) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - 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 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsibly Raised Cage-Free Chicken (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Protein-rich diet to support healthy lean muscle development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Freeze-dried and minimally processed to preserve vital nutrients (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Backed by peer reviewed research to be highly digestible and support a healthier gut compared to foods cooked at high heat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Whole food nutrition with no synthetic vitamins or minerals (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with responsibly sourced Chicken, Beef, and Salmon (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic Produce (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Synthetic Vitamins or Minerals (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crafted in USA (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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