The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef & Oat Whole Food Clusters
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Our verdict
Is The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Beef & Oat Whole Food Clusters a good dog food?
We score it 63/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Declared analysis sits below the FEDIAF minimum for protein, fat.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You need more protein than this: 0.2% 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.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 0.23% · Fat 0.16%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.23% |
| Fat | 0.16% |
| Fibre | 0.05% |
| Moisture | 0.12% |
Energy: 441 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Shelf stable.
Feeding guide
Mix with warm water, stir and wait 3 minutes, then serve. The dehydrated food expands after water is added; a 10 lb box equals 40 lbs of fresh food.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
vitamin A supplement; vitamin D3 supplement; vitamin E supplement; thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1); riboflavin (vitamin B2); calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5); pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6); folic acid; vitamin B12 supplement; niacin supplement; iron amino acid chelate; copper amino acid chelate; manganese amino acid chelate; zinc amino acid chelate; sodium selenite; taurine; choline chloride; L-carnitine; dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product
Technological additives
mixed tocopherols (preservative); rosemary extract
Ingredients (27)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 31.7%
- supplement 26.4%
- meat 14.0%
- additive 11.1%
- carb 9.4%
- oil 7.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 3 | beef liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.5 |
| 6 | eggs | Egg | meat · good | - | 4.4 |
| 7 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | natural beef flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 4.2 |
| 10 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 12 | coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 13 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 16 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.5 |
| 17 | vitamins [vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, niacin supplement] | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | minerals [iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, sodium selenite] | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | rosemary extract. | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
- 1. Beef4.9% estimated
- 2. oats4.8% estimated
- 3. beef liver4.7% estimated
- 4. barley4.6% estimated
- 5. flaxseed4.5% estimated
- 6. eggs4.4% estimated
- 7. dicalcium phosphate4.3% estimated
- 8. carrots4.2% estimated
- 9. natural beef flavor4.2% estimated
- 10. salt4.1% estimated
- 11. potassium chloride4.0% estimated
- 12. coconut oil3.9% estimated
- 13. broccoli3.8% estimated
- 14. pumpkin3.7% estimated
- 15. apples3.6% estimated
- 16. fish oil3.5% estimated
- 17. vitamins [vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, niacin supplement]3.4% estimated
- 18. dried kelp3.3% estimated
- 19. taurine3.3% estimated
- 20. kale3.2% estimated
- 21. choline chloride3.1% estimated
- 22. minerals [iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, sodium selenite]3.0% estimated
- 23. mixed tocopherols (preservative)2.9% estimated
- 24. turmeric2.8% estimated
- 25. L-carnitine2.7% estimated
- 26. dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product2.6% estimated
- 27. rosemary extract.2.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: The Honest Kitchen
- Contact page
- www.thehonestkitchen.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.thehonestkitchen.com
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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The score is 63 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the processing format contributed +6.3 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.6 points, and the additive load contributed -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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.4% | -0.115 | -1.43 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.092 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 19.2% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 15.0% | 0.163 | +2.45 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 36.5% | -0.012 | -0.45 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.2% | -0.065 | -0.73 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.2% | 0.060 | +0.25 |
| 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 | -13.41 | 0.222 | -2.98 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.60 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.4% | -0.115 | -1.43 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.092 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 19.2% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 15.0% | 0.163 | +2.45 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 36.5% | -0.012 | -0.45 |
| 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 | 11.2% | -0.065 | -0.73 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.2% | 0.060 | +0.25 |
| 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 | -13.41 | 0.222 | -2.98 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| 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 | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +0.28
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 62.6
- Final score
- 63/100
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.
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.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.23 | 0.2 (band 19.86884261113336 to 40%) | 0.8 |
| Fat | 0.16 | 0.2 (band 6.0710352422907485 to 20%) | 1.8 |
| Fibre | 0.05 | 0.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 64 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 441 | 441.5 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label
- vitamin A supplement
- vitamin D3 supplement
- vitamin E supplement
- thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1)
- riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5)
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
- folic acid
- vitamin B12 supplement
- niacin supplement
- iron amino acid chelate
- copper amino acid chelate
- manganese amino acid chelate
- zinc amino acid chelate
- sodium selenite
- taurine
- choline chloride
- L-carnitine
- dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product
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
- "No fillers like corn, wheat or soy" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "complete meal" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthy dry food (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| The quality of fresh in a more convenient form. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No meat meals (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| probiotics (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| support overall wellness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| beneficial fats (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| antioxidant-rich veggies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GMO ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold-pressed into bite-sized clusters. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers like corn, wheat or soy (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Roasted and dehydrated until golden. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete meal (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| human grade whole foods (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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