The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Turkey & Chicken Essential Clusters
Dry Cold Pressed · complete
Our verdict
Is The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Turkey & Chicken Essential Clusters a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (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.
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 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 turkey
- 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
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 22% · Fat 10.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 10.50% |
| Fibre | 4.50% |
| Moisture | 12% |
Energy: 371 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Serve as a complete meal, a crunchy topper on wet food, or use as healthy training treats.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
mixed tocopherols (preservative); rosemary extract
Ingredients (20)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 32.1%
- meat 23.3%
- veg 19.5%
- carb 12.1%
- additive 8.5%
- oil 4.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 2 | chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 3 | oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 6.2 |
| 4 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 6.1 |
| 5 | barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 5.9 |
| 6 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.7 |
| 7 | dried whey protein concentrate | Whey Protein Concentrate | supplement · good | - | 5.6 |
| 8 | tricalcium phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 5.4 |
| 9 | chicken liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | - | 5.2 |
| 10 | natural chicken flavor | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 5.1 |
| 11 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.9 |
| 12 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 13 | 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 | - | 4.6 |
| 14 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 4.4 |
| 15 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 16 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 4.1 |
| 17 | minerals [iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, sodium selenite] | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 3.9 |
| 18 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
| 19 | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 3.6 |
| 20 | rosemary extract. | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
- 1. Turkey6.6% estimated
- 2. chicken6.4% estimated
- 3. oats6.2% estimated
- 4. peas6.1% estimated
- 5. barley5.9% estimated
- 6. flaxseed5.7% estimated
- 7. dried whey protein concentrate5.6% estimated
- 8. tricalcium phosphate5.4% estimated
- 9. chicken liver5.2% estimated
- 10. natural chicken flavor5.1% estimated
- 11. salt4.9% estimated
- 12. potassium chloride4.8% estimated
- 13. 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]4.6% estimated
- 14. fish oil4.4% estimated
- 15. dried kelp4.3% estimated
- 16. taurine4.1% estimated
- 17. minerals [iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, sodium selenite]3.9% estimated
- 18. choline chloride3.8% estimated
- 19. mixed tocopherols (preservative)3.6% estimated
- 20. rosemary extract.3.4% 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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 47 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages cost -10.6 points, and the processing format cost -6.7 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.2 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +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 | +5.21 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.4% | -0.115 | -1.77 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.092 | -0.58 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.1% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.1% | 0.163 | +1.80 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 42.7% | -0.012 | -0.52 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.9% | -0.065 | -0.58 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.9% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| 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 | -10.33 | 0.222 | -2.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.21 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.4% | -0.115 | -1.77 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.092 | -0.58 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 15.1% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.1% | 0.163 | +1.80 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 42.7% | -0.012 | -0.52 |
| 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 | 8.9% | -0.065 | -0.58 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.9% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| 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 | -10.33 | 0.222 | -2.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 47.3
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 22 | 24 (band 18.206106870229004 to 40%) | 85.9 |
| Fat | 10.5 | 11.5 (band 5.56297709923664 to 20%) | 94.5 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 4.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 371 | 404.6 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) | 5/10 |
| 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| supports heart health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| promote healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Less Processed (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers like corn, wheat or soy (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human grade, nutrient-rich whole foods (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality nutrition (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% human grade (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| human grade nutrition (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No meat meals (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold-pressed into bite-sized clusters (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GMO ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Roasted and dehydrated until golden (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Scoop & serve convenience (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| minimally processed dry food (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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