Rocco Adult Mini Classic Beef with Chicken
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Rocco Adult Mini Classic Beef with Chicken a good dog food?
We score it 66/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- 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 dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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 29% · Fat 16%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 29% | 37.99% (130 eligible foods) |
| Fat | 16% | 16% | 24.23% (127 eligible foods) |
| Fibre | 2% | 2% | 3.76% (128 eligible foods) |
| Ash | 7.80% | 7.80% | 9.02% (123 eligible foods) |
| Carbohydrates | - | 45.20% | 30.49% (73 eligible foods) |
| Calcium | 1.70% | - | - |
| Phosphorus | 0.90% | - | - |
Energy: 386 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Feeding guide
Complete food for dogs. Daily serving per 24-hour period (guidelines, adapt to maintain optimum body weight): 2kg: 40-55g; 3kg: 55-75g; 4kg: 70-95g; 5kg: 80-115g; 6kg: 95-130g; 7kg: 105-145g; 8kg: 115-160g; 9kg: 130-175g; 10kg: 140-190g. Always provide fresh drinking water.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1500 IU/kg; Vitamin E 100 IU/kg; Iron [ferrous(II) sulphate monohydrate] 50 mg/kg; Copper [cupric(II)-sulphate pentahydrate] 10 mg/kg; Zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] 60 mg/kg; Manganese [manganous(II)-sulphate monohydrate] 10 mg/kg; Iodine [calcium iodate anhydrous] 1.5 mg/kg; Selenium [sodium selenite] 0.2 mg/kg
Technological additives
Antioxidants
Ingredients (14)6% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 41.0%
- carb 40.0%
- oil 9.5%
- fibre 3.3%
- supplement 3.2%
- veg 3.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22% dried beef | Beef | meat · medium | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | 4% fresh beef | Beef | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Dried Potatoes (20%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Dried Sweet Potatoes (20%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Dried Chicken (12%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 12 | 12.0 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (9%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 8 | Linseed (3%) | Linseed | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Hydrolysed Chicken Protein (3%) | Hydrolysed Chicken Protein | meat · medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 10 | Fish Oil (0.5%) | Fish Oil | oil · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 11 | Dried Brewer's Yeast (0.5%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 12 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 13 | Fructo-oligosaccharides (0.2%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 14 | Green-Lipped Mussel (0.1%) | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
- 1. 22% dried beef22% declared22.0% estimated
- 2. 4% fresh beef4% declared4.0% estimated
- 3. Dried Potatoes (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 4. Dried Sweet Potatoes (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 5. Dried Chicken (12%)12% declared12.0% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat (9%)9% declared9.0% estimated
- 7. Dried Beet Pulp3.3% estimated
- 8. Linseed (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 9. Hydrolysed Chicken Protein (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 10. Fish Oil (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 11. Dried Brewer's Yeast (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 12. Minerals2.4% estimated
- 13. Fructo-oligosaccharides (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 14. Green-Lipped Mussel (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Rocco
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.zooplus.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 total score of 66 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the carbohydrate content contributed -4.6 points. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.3 points, and the meat content contributed +3.8 points to the overall assessment.
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 | +6.25 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 39.4% | 0.096 | +3.78 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 40.4% | -0.115 | -4.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.092 | -0.97 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 5.7% | -0.106 | -0.60 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.25 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 39.4% | 0.096 | +3.78 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 40.4% | -0.115 | -4.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.092 | -0.97 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 5.7% | -0.106 | -0.60 |
| 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 | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 66.1
- Final score
- 66/100
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 | 29 | 32 (band 19.193370165745858 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.864640883977901 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.8 |
| Calcium | 1.7 | 1.9 (band 0.5331491712707183 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.42651933701657463 to 1.6%) | 99 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.9 | 1.9 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 386 | 426.5 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); 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
- Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1500 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 100 IU/kg
- Iron [ferrous(II) sulphate monohydrate] 50 mg/kg
- Copper [cupric(II)-sulphate pentahydrate] 10 mg/kg
- Zinc [zinc sulphate monohydrate] 60 mg/kg
- Manganese [manganous(II)-sulphate monohydrate] 10 mg/kg
- Iodine [calcium iodate anhydrous] 1.5 mg/kg
- Selenium [sodium selenite] 0.2 mg/kg
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 (94.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 18.9/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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
- "Grain-free: suitable even for more sensitive dogs" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| With 50% animal ingredients: for species-appropriate nutrition (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 50% animal ingredients in a grain-free recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Well-tolerated: to ensure your dog receives all the nutrients it needs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports muscle maintenance and general wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Can contribute to a shiny coat, optimal digestion and your dog's general wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial flavours or colours: for high-quality nutrition (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Full transparency: clearly declared ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in beef: for hearty flavour (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free: suitable even for more sensitive dogs (on page) | Free-from | consistent | 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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