Raw Pet Foods Chicken
Dry Cold Pressed complete High meat
Is Raw Pet Foods Chicken a good dog food?
We score it 73/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This food achieves an overall score of 73 out of 100. The meat content contributed +4.7 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.2 points and the processing format added +4.6 points. Conversely, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -9.4 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
72% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe73
- Nutritionallow99
- Transparency46
- 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 cold-pressed dry food for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, sweet potatoes and peas as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 73, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 41% of the dry matter (32% as fed).
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
Why you might not
- 72% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 3.50%
- Ash
- 6%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 19756 IU; Vitamin D3 3286 IU; Vitamin E 365 mg; Vitamin B12 0.1 mg; Vitamin B2 18 mg; Vitamin K 0.2 mg; Thiamin B1 17 mg; Pyridoxine B6 12 mg; Panthotenic acid B5 37 mg; Niacin B3 70 mg; Biotin B7 0.45 mg; Folacin B9 2.68 mg; Choline 2428 mg; Vitamin C 54 mg; Zinc (Zinc sulphate monohydrate) 136 mg; Copper (Cupric sulphate pentahydrate) 17 mg; Cobalt 1.3 mg; Iron (Ferrous sulphate monohydrate) 136 mg; Manganese (Manganous sulphate monohydrate) 23 mg; Iodine (Calcium iodate anhydrous) 2 mg; Selenium (Sodium selenite) 0.32 mg
Technological additives
Natural Antioxidants and Tocopherol
Storage
Does not need to be refrigerated; store in a cool dry place.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 (23)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Ground Chicken (28%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 28 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 4.3 |
| 3 | Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 4 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 4.1 |
| 5 | Chicken Oil | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 7 | Dried Ground Chicken Liver | Liver | meat | good | - | 3.8 |
| 8 | Carnitine | Carnitine | supplement | good | - | 3.7 |
| 9 | DL Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 10 | Tryptophane | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Pre-Biotic (Mannan-oligosaccharides) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 12 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Chicory | Chicory | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 14 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 3.1 |
| 15 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Dandelion Root | Dandelion Root | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 17 | Marigold Yellow | Calendula | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 18 | Lutein | Lutein | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Natural Antioxidants and Tocopherol | Antioxidants | additive | poor | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Ginger | Ginger | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | Thyme | Thyme | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | Vitamins and Minerals. | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.rawpetfoods.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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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 | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 40.6% | 0.116 | +4.71 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.113 | -0.33 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.088 | -0.49 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.177 | +0.58 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.8% | -0.009 | -0.26 |
| Recipe graded poor | 2.6% | -0.045 | -0.12 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.6% | 0.056 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 72.0% | -0.131 | -9.42 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Additive penalty | -3.17 | 0.236 | -0.75 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | 4.569 | +4.57 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +7.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 40.6% | 0.116 | +4.71 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.113 | -0.33 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.088 | -0.49 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.002 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.3% | 0.177 | +0.58 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.8% | -0.009 | -0.26 |
| 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 | 2.6% | -0.045 | -0.12 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.6% | 0.056 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 72.0% | -0.131 | -9.42 |
| 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) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -3.17 | 0.236 | -0.75 |
| 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 | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | 4.569 | +4.57 |
| 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
- -0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.8
- Final score
- 73/100
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 | 73/100 | current |
| v1 | 72/100 | |
| v1.9 | 73/100 |
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26 | 28.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 98.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% 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 (28% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 5.6/20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| created at lower temperatures in order to maintain the essential Nutrients within the Ingredients (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| the food dosent expand and helps your dog to avoid bloating (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| the nearest you will get to Raw Feeding (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold-Pressed Dog Food (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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