Our verdict
Is Vale Raw Chicken & Veg a good dog food?
We score it 92/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete raw food for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, bone and kidney as the main ingredients.
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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You need more protein than this: 17.9% 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.
Ingredients (7)7 of 7 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- meat 80.0%
- veg 20.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60% Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | 60 | 60.0 |
| 2 | 10% Chicken Bone | Bone | mineral · medium | 10 | 10.0 |
| 3 | 5% Kidney | Kidney | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 5% Liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | 6.67% Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | 6.67 | 6.7 |
| 6 | 6.67% Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | 6.67 | 6.7 |
| 7 | 6.67% Turmeric & Sea Kelp | Turmeric | veg · good | 6.67 | 6.7 |
- 1. 60% Chicken60% declared60.0% estimated
- 2. 10% Chicken Bone10% declared10.0% estimated
- 3. 5% Kidney5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. 5% Liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 5. 6.67% Broccoli6.67% declared6.7% estimated
- 6. 6.67% Carrot6.67% declared6.7% estimated
- 7. 6.67% Turmeric & Sea Kelp6.67% declared6.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 17.90% · Fat 8.90%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.90% |
| Fat | 8.90% |
| Fibre | 0.10% |
| Ash | 4.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed 2–3% of dog's ideal body weight daily for an adult dog; puppies require proportionally more depending on age and growth rate.
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: Vale Raw
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.valepetfoods.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
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
178 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The score for this dry food is 92 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7.1 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.2 points. On the downside, the vegetable and fruit content contributed -0.1 points and the processing format contributed -0.1 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.23 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 73.7% | 0.096 | +7.07 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.3% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.23 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 73.7% | 0.096 | +7.07 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.3% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| 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) | 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | 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
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 91.9
- Final score
- 92/100
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 | 17.9 | 58.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8.9 | 28.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.1 | 0.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 67.7 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 69.2% 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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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, 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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "grain free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete with Vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-Grade British Meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DEFRA Approved Certified & tested (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real Veg, Not Fillers (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric in every tub (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports healthy digestion, a vibrant coat, and overall well-being (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| the chicken bone offers natural calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| delivers essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron and vitamin A, for overall health and vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| a complete, wholesome meal that nourishes your dog from the inside out (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balanced, complete, and ready to serve straight from the tub (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| nutritionally complete (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced meal (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality protein (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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