Ruffingtons Canine Cupcakes
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Our verdict
Is Ruffingtons Canine Cupcakes a good dog food?
This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a treat should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary baked dry treats for dogs of all life stages, with cereals, sugars and oils and fats as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
99% 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 all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists cereals
- You need more protein than this: 5.0% on a dry-matter basis is in the low 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.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 27 ingredients.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints quantities for 2 ingredients.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 5% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 1% |
Energy: 377 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in cool, dry conditions. Once opened, store in an airtight container. Shelf life of at least 6 months from the date of manufacture.
Feeding guide
A complementary pet food for dogs. Suitable for all dogs over 12 weeks of age. Feed as a treat or reward at any time. Ensure dogs are supervised when feeding. Guidelines: 1 cupcake for dogs weighing 5–10 kg, 2 for 10–20 kg, 3 for 20–40 kg, 4 for 40–60 kg, and 4 for dogs weighing over 60 kg. Adjust the amount to suit the dog's activity and age and maintain a lean, healthy condition. Provide fresh drinking water at all times.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (27)99% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- other 42.2%
- oil 19.7%
- carb 16.1%
- veg 8.5%
- supplement 8.4%
- additive 5.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mini Cupcake Bone Topper: Cereals | Cereals | carb · poor | - | 5.2 |
| 2 | Various Sugars | Sugars | additive · poor | - | 5.1 |
| 3 | Oils and Fats | Oils and Fats | oil · poor | - | 5.0 |
| 4 | Milk and Milk Derivatives | Milk and Milk Derivatives | other · poor | - | 4.9 |
| 5 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 6 | Derivatives of Vegetable Origin | Vegetable By-Products | other · poor | - | 4.7 |
| 7 | Yoghurt Cups Cranberry Sprinkles: Various Sugars | Yoghurt | other · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 8 | Cereals | Cereals | carb · poor | - | 4.5 |
| 9 | Oils and Fats | Oils and Fats | oil · poor | - | 4.4 |
| 10 | Milk and Milk Derivatives | Milk and Milk Derivatives | other · poor | - | 4.3 |
| 11 | Fruit | Fruit | veg · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 12 | Cranberry 0.6% | Cranberries | veg · good | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 13 | Yoghurt Cups Petite Bone Topper: Various Sugars | Yoghurt | other · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 14 | Oils and Fats | Oils and Fats | oil · poor | - | 4.0 |
| 15 | Milk and Milk Derivatives | Milk and Milk Derivatives | other · poor | - | 3.8 |
| 16 | Cereals | Cereals | carb · poor | - | 3.7 |
| 17 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 18 | Brown Coloured - Yoghurt Cup - Carrot Sprinkles: Various Sugars | Yoghurt | other · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 19 | Oils and Fats | Oils and Fats | oil · poor | - | 3.4 |
| 20 | Milk and Milk Derivatives | Milk and Milk Derivatives | other · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 21 | Derivatives of Vegetable Origin | Vegetable By-Products | other · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 22 | Vegetables | Vegetables | veg · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 23 | Carrot 0.6% | Carrots | veg · good | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 24 | Yoghurt Cups Paw Topper: Various Sugars | Yoghurt | other · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 25 | Oils and Fats | Oils and Fats | oil · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 26 | Milk and Milk Derivatives | Milk and Milk Derivatives | other · poor | - | 2.8 |
| 27 | Cereals. | Cereals | carb · poor | - | 2.7 |
- 1. Mini Cupcake Bone Topper: Cereals5.2% estimated
- 2. Various Sugars5.1% estimated
- 3. Oils and Fats5.0% estimated
- 4. Milk and Milk Derivatives4.9% estimated
- 5. Minerals4.8% estimated
- 6. Derivatives of Vegetable Origin4.7% estimated
- 7. Yoghurt Cups Cranberry Sprinkles: Various Sugars4.6% estimated
- 8. Cereals4.5% estimated
- 9. Oils and Fats4.4% estimated
- 10. Milk and Milk Derivatives4.3% estimated
- 11. Fruit4.2% estimated
- 12. Cranberry 0.6%0.6% declared0.6% estimated
- 13. Yoghurt Cups Petite Bone Topper: Various Sugars4.1% estimated
- 14. Oils and Fats4.0% estimated
- 15. Milk and Milk Derivatives3.8% estimated
- 16. Cereals3.7% estimated
- 17. Minerals3.6% estimated
- 18. Brown Coloured - Yoghurt Cup - Carrot Sprinkles: Various Sugars3.5% estimated
- 19. Oils and Fats3.4% estimated
- 20. Milk and Milk Derivatives3.3% estimated
- 21. Derivatives of Vegetable Origin3.2% estimated
- 22. Vegetables3.1% estimated
- 23. Carrot 0.6%0.6% declared0.6% estimated
- 24. Yoghurt Cups Paw Topper: Various Sugars3.0% estimated
- 25. Oils and Fats2.9% estimated
- 26. Milk and Milk Derivatives2.8% estimated
- 27. Cereals.2.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-21
Brand and contact: Ruffingtons
- Website
- https://ruffingtons.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +44 (0)800 098 8057
- Address
- Ruffingtons, c/o Fold Hill Foods, Customer Services Dept, Old Leake, Boston, Lincs, PE22 9RJ
- Contact page
- ruffingtons.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-21
- Product page
- ruffingtons.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.
Trustpilot: 3.5/5 · 7 reviews
Facebook: 5.0/5 · 6 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
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 | -6.45 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 25.5% | -0.115 | -2.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 35.0% | -0.092 | -3.22 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.2% | 0.163 | +1.34 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.012 | -0.17 |
| Other share of dry matter | 15.1% | -0.375 | -5.66 |
| Recipe graded poor | 67.9% | -0.065 | -4.41 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 17 | -0.876 | -14.90 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 98.8% | -0.106 | -10.43 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.32 | 0.222 | -1.40 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.7 | 9.191 | -6.45 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 25.5% | -0.115 | -2.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 35.0% | -0.092 | -3.22 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.2% | 0.163 | +1.34 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.012 | -0.17 |
| Other share of dry matter | 15.1% | -0.375 | -5.66 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 67.9% | -0.065 | -4.41 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 17 | -0.876 | -14.90 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.060 | +0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 98.8% | -0.106 | -10.43 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -6.32 | 0.222 | -1.40 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Subtotal
- 6.2
- Final score
- 6/100
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.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| v3 | 6/100 | current |
| v1 | 47/100 |
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
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 (1.2% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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, Additives 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| our biscuit bone topper on the tempting canine cupcake is the only treat we add sugar to (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A good source of vitamin A. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A natural prebiotic to help settle tummies & aid gut health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All these ingredients are safe for consumption for dogs. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| there is no chocolate present in any of these products (on page) | Free-from | 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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