Specific Weight Control
Dry Extruded complete
Is Specific Weight Control a good dog food?
We score it 44/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 44 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +2.9 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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.
- Recipe44
- Nutritionallow89
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited50
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 extruded dry food for adult dogs, with wheat, fish meal and maize gluten as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Low in fat for its format: 6% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 3 poor-graded ingredients make up about 21% of the recipe.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 23.80%
- Fat
- 5.90%
- Fibre
- 6.50%
- Moisture
- 8.50%
- Carbohydrates
- 49.70%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.56%
- Calcium
- 0.85%
- Phosphorus
- 0.73%
- Sodium
- 0.26%
Energy: 317 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements); L-carnitine 30 mg/100g
Technological additives
Natural antioxidants (tocopherols and vitamin C)
Feeding guide
Daily feeding in grams based on dog weight; separate tables for Weight control, Weight reduction, and Normal/Diabetes mellitus maintenance (e.g. 10 kg dog: 160 g weight control, 95 g weight reduction).
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
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 (18)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 7.3 |
| 2 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 7.1 |
| 3 | Maize Protein | Maize gluten | carb | poor | - | 6.9 |
| 4 | Cellulose Powder | Powdered Cellulose | fibre | poor | - | 6.7 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 6.5 |
| 6 | Egg Powder | Dried Whole Egg | meat | good | - | 6.3 |
| 7 | Animal Protein Hydrolysate | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | meat | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 8 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 9 | Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil | medium | - | 5.7 |
| 10 | Vitamins and Trace Elements | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 5.5 |
| 11 | Antarctic Krill | Krill | meat | good | - | 5.3 |
| 12 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 5.1 |
| 13 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 14 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 4.6 |
| 15 | Psyllium Husk | Psyllium fibre | fibre | good | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 3.8 |
Brand
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.specific-diets.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 v3 on 2026-10-06. 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.6% | -0.115 | -1.91 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.092 | -1.19 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.1% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| Recipe graded poor | 20.8% | -0.065 | -1.35 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.3% | 0.060 | +0.44 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -0.11 | 0.222 | -0.03 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.85 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 16.6% | -0.115 | -1.91 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.092 | -1.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.1% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| 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 | 20.8% | -0.065 | -1.35 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.3% | 0.060 | +0.44 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | 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 | -0.11 | 0.222 | -0.03 |
| 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
- 43.8
- Final score
- 44/100
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 | 23.8 | 26 (band 18 to 40%) | 91.8 |
| Fat | 5.9 | 6.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 73.9 |
| Fibre | 6.5 | 7.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.85 | 0.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 82.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.73 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 89.9 |
| Sodium | 0.26 | 0.3 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 79.9 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 317 | 346.4 | 100 |
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 2 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements)
- L-carnitine 30 mg/100g
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) | 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "high in fibre and protein" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "Low in calories and fat" — supported by the declared low fat data.
4 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| preserves lean muscle mass because it is high in protein (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Has added L carnitine – a fat burning amino acid (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High levels of Omega-3 fish oils to help maintain healthy coat skin and joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low in calories and fat (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high in fibre and protein (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | 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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