Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Dog Food Small Breed Chicken Recipe
Dry Freeze Dried complete
Is Primal Pet Foods Kibble in the Raw Dog Food Small Breed Chicken Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 70 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.9 points, while the processing format added +11.1 points. On the other hand, the oil and fat content adjusted the score by -2.5, and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -13.1 to the final calculation.
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.
- Recipe70
- Nutritionallow97
- 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 freeze-dried food for adult dogs, with chicken, sorghum and chicken liver as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 70, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 25% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Meat makes up an estimated 10% of the dry matter (19% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 27%
- Fat
- 23%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.97%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 5.43%
- Calcium
- 1.11%
- Phosphorus
- 0.87%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Iron 153.38 mg/kg; Copper 10.25 mg/kg; Manganese 14.46 mg/kg; Zinc 127.40 mg/kg; Iodine 3.92 mg/kg; Selenium 0.46 mg/kg; Thiamine: B1 9.29 mg/kg; Riboflavin: B2 11.75 mg/kg; Niacin: B3 100.47 mg/kg; Pyridoxine: B6 8.51 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 0.09 mg/kg; Folic Acid 6.25 mg/kg; Pantothenic Acid 137.91 mg/kg; Choline 1801.12 mg/kg; Vitamin A 20669.70 IU/kg; Vitamin D 856.47 IU/kg; Vitamin E 454.96 IU/kg; Taurine 0.14%
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols Preservative
Storage
Store Kibble in the Raw in a cool, dry place. Make sure the bag is sealed tightly after each use to maintain freshness. Kibble in the Raw does not require refrigeration.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists sorghum
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 25.0% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (25)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken (with ground bone) | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 5.3 |
| 2 | Sorghum | Sorghum | carb | medium | - | 5.2 |
| 3 | Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 5.1 |
| 4 | Organic Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.9 |
| 5 | Egg | Egg | meat | good | - | 4.8 |
| 6 | Organic Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 4.7 |
| 7 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 4.6 |
| 8 | Organic Kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 9 | Chicken Fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | - | 4.4 |
| 10 | Chicken Plasma | Plasma Protein | meat | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 11 | Organic Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 12 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 4.1 |
| 13 | Montmorillonite Clay | Clay | additive | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 14 | Miscanthus Grass | Miscanthus Grass | fibre | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 15 | Organic Coconut | Coconut | veg | good | - | 3.8 |
| 16 | Cod Liver Oil | Cod Liver Oil | oil | good | - | 3.7 |
| 17 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 18 | Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 19 | Organic Ground Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 20 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 3.3 |
| 21 | Dried Organic Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 22 | Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 3.1 |
| 23 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
Brand
- 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 v2 (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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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 | 0.8 | 9.915 | +7.91 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.116 | +1.12 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.113 | -1.14 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 28.4% | -0.088 | -2.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.177 | +1.99 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.3% | -0.009 | -0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| Additive penalty | -8.53 | 0.236 | -2.01 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 11.127 | +11.13 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +7.91 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.116 | +1.12 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.113 | -1.14 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 28.4% | -0.088 | -2.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.177 | +1.99 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.3% | -0.009 | -0.15 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| 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) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| 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 | -8.53 | 0.236 | -2.01 |
| 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 | yes | 11.127 | +11.13 |
| 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 | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +0.11
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 69.7
- Final score
- 70/100
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 | 70/100 | current |
| v1 | 69/100 | |
| v1.9 | 70/100 |
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 | 27 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.2 |
| Fat | 23 | 24.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.11 | 1.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 90.4 |
| Phosphorus | 0.87 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 96.3 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 86.6 |
| 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 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze-dried and minimally processed to preserve vital nutrients (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Backed by peer-reviewed research to be more digestible and support a healthier gut compared to foods cooked at high heat (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Individually prepared ingredients for optimal digestibility (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Freeze-dried to preserve nutrients and flavor (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Clear Eyes (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy Weight (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Oral Health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Shiny Coat (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Health & Vitality (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Less Poop (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crafted entirely of freeze-dried bites for optimized nutrition with scoop-and-serve convenience (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Whole food nutrition with no synthetic vitamins or minerals (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Whole food nutrition with no synthetic vitamins & minerals (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cage-free chicken raised without antibiotics, steroids, or added hormones (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cage-free chicken raised without antibiotics, steroids or added hormones (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Light weight and more nutrient dense than traditional kibble (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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