Rocco Mealtime Junior - Chicken
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Rocco Mealtime Junior - 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 puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated poultry proteins
- 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 26.50% · Fat 15.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26.50% |
| Fat | 15.50% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 7.40% |
Energy: 373 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and protected from sunlight.
Feeding guide
Feeding amounts vary by puppy age (2-24 months) and adult dog weight (5-80 kg); see feeding table on page. Always provide fresh drinking water.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,000 IU; vitamin D3 1,200 IU; vitamin E 250 IU; vitamin C 50 mg; vitamin B1 5 mg; vitamin B2 10 mg; vitamin B6 5 mg; vitamin B12 50 mcg; niacin 30 mg; pantothenic acid 20 mg; folic acid 1 mg; biotin 250 mcg; choline chloride 1,750 mg; copper (copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate) 10 mg; zinc (zinc oxide) 90 mg; iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous) 2 mg; selenium (sodium selenite) 0.2 mg
Technological additives
Antioxidants; preservatives
Ingredients (15)17% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 68.3%
- carb 14.1%
- supplement 5.6%
- fibre 4.1%
- veg 2.8%
- oil 1.9%
- other 1.7%
- additive 1.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63.5% Fresh Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | 63.5 | 63.5 |
| 2 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 2.4 |
| 3 | 11.7% Ground Potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| 4 | 4.8% Poultry Protein | Dehydrated Poultry Proteins | meat · good | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| 5 | 1.7% Hydrolysed Protein | Protein Hydrolysate | other · poor | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 6 | 0.8% Peas | Peas | veg · good | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 7 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 8 | 0.4% Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 9 | Monocalcium Phosphate | Monocalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 10 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 11 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 1.9 |
| 12 | Psyllium Husks | Psyllium | fibre · good | - | 1.8 |
| 13 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 14 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 15 | Green-Lipped Mussel Meal | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
- 1. 63.5% Fresh Chicken63.5% declared63.5% estimated
- 2. Potato Starch2.4% estimated
- 3. 11.7% Ground Potatoes11.7% declared11.7% estimated
- 4. 4.8% Poultry Protein4.8% declared4.8% estimated
- 5. 1.7% Hydrolysed Protein1.7% declared1.7% estimated
- 6. 0.8% Peas0.8% declared0.8% estimated
- 7. Dried Beet Pulp2.3% estimated
- 8. 0.4% Carrots0.4% declared0.4% estimated
- 9. Monocalcium Phosphate2.2% estimated
- 10. Yeast2.0% estimated
- 11. Fish Oil1.9% estimated
- 12. Psyllium Husks1.8% estimated
- 13. Pumpkin1.6% estimated
- 14. Sodium Chloride1.5% estimated
- 15. Green-Lipped Mussel Meal1.4% 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?
The product scores 66 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, which pulled the score down. The meat content contributed +5.5 points and the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.1 points, both lifting the result. Being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.07 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.9% | 0.096 | +5.46 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.115 | -1.04 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.092 | -0.44 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.4% | 0.163 | +0.56 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.375 | -0.82 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.6% | -0.065 | -0.37 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 17.1% | -0.106 | -1.81 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -1.82 | 0.222 | -0.40 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.07 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 56.9% | 0.096 | +5.46 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.1% | -0.115 | -1.04 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.092 | -0.44 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.4% | 0.163 | +0.56 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.1% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.375 | -0.82 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.6% | -0.065 | -0.37 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 17.1% | -0.106 | -1.81 |
| 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 | -1.82 | 0.222 | -0.40 |
| 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
- 65.9
- 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 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 | 26.5 | 29.3 | 100 |
| Fat | 15.5 | 17.1 | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 373 | 412.2 | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 17 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15,000 IU
- vitamin D3 1,200 IU
- vitamin E 250 IU
- vitamin C 50 mg
- vitamin B1 5 mg
- vitamin B2 10 mg
- vitamin B6 5 mg
- vitamin B12 50 mcg
- niacin 30 mg
- pantothenic acid 20 mg
- folic acid 1 mg
- biotin 250 mcg
- choline chloride 1,750 mg
- copper (copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate) 10 mg
- zinc (zinc oxide) 90 mg
- iodine (calcium iodate, anhydrous) 2 mg
- selenium (sodium selenite) 0.2 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 (82.9% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.6/20 |
| 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 recipe" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly digestible (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| holistically balanced (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| at least 70% animal ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free recipe (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium dry dog food for meat-loving puppies! (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no added sugar, colourings, flavourings or grains (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High content of fresh chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete dry food for growing puppies and junior dogs (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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