Our verdict
Is ZIWI Steam & Dried Beef with Pumpkin Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 66/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- 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
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 31.8% on a dry-matter basis is in the high 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 34% · Fat 28%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34% |
| Fat | 28% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 12% |
| Moisture | 12% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
Energy: 440 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store tightly sealed in original package in a temperature-controlled environment, away from direct sunlight and heat. Use within 8 weeks of opening. Shelf life: 24 months.
Feeding guide
Use as a complete and balanced meal, or as a nutritious topper. Feeding amounts typically less than other foods; see feeding calculator.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Dipotassium Phosphate; Magnesium Sulfate; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Iron Amino Acid Complex; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Selenium Yeast; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Choline Chloride; Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols); Rosemary Extract
Ingredients (28)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 31.2%
- veg 29.4%
- supplement 13.1%
- additive 8.3%
- oil 7.1%
- mineral 4.1%
- fibre 3.4%
- carb 3.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 2 | Beef Lung | Beef lung | meat · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 3 | Beef Tripe | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 4 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 4.5 |
| 5 | Beef Heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | - | 4.4 |
| 6 | Beef Plasma | Beef | meat · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 7 | Beef Spleen | Beef Spleen | meat · good | - | 4.2 |
| 8 | Beef Bone | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 9 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 4.0 |
| 10 | Beef Fat | Beef Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 11 | Dried Green Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 12 | Dried Green Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 13 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 14 | Beef Cartilage | Cartilage | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 15 | Dried Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.5 |
| 16 | Dried Apple Pomace | Dried Apple Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | Natural Flavour | Smoked Flavour | additive · poor | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Dried Quinoa | Quinoa | carb · good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.2 |
| 20 | Rutabaga | Swede | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | Beets | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Dried Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols) | Preservatives | additive · medium | - | 2.4 |
- 1. Beef4.7% estimated
- 2. Beef Lung4.6% estimated
- 3. Beef Tripe4.5% estimated
- 4. Beef Liver4.5% estimated
- 5. Beef Heart4.4% estimated
- 6. Beef Plasma4.3% estimated
- 7. Beef Spleen4.2% estimated
- 8. Beef Bone4.1% estimated
- 9. Lecithin4.0% estimated
- 10. Beef Fat3.9% estimated
- 11. Dried Green Peas3.9% estimated
- 12. Dried Green Lentils3.8% estimated
- 13. Pumpkin3.7% estimated
- 14. Beef Cartilage3.6% estimated
- 15. Dried Pumpkin3.5% estimated
- 16. Dried Apple Pomace3.4% estimated
- 17. Natural Flavour3.4% estimated
- 18. Dried Quinoa3.3% estimated
- 19. Fish Oil3.2% estimated
- 20. Rutabaga3.1% estimated
- 21. Carrot3.0% estimated
- 22. Beets2.9% estimated
- 23. Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex)2.9% estimated
- 24. Dried Chicory Root2.8% estimated
- 25. Dried Kelp2.7% estimated
- 26. Choline Chloride2.6% estimated
- 27. Salt2.5% estimated
- 28. Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols)2.4% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: ZIWI
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- us.ziwipets.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 score is 66 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points. The processing format contributed +6.3 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.8 points. 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 | +5.85 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.092 | -1.05 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 27.2% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.0% | 0.163 | +1.96 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.4% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.9% | -0.065 | -0.38 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.4% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -10.08 | 0.222 | -2.24 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.85 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.092 | -1.05 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 27.2% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.0% | 0.163 | +1.96 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.4% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| 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 | 5.9% | -0.065 | -0.38 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.4% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -10.08 | 0.222 | -2.24 |
| 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
- 66.3
- Final score
- 66/100
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 | 34 | 37.9 (band 22.048997772828507 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 28 | 31.2 (band 6.737193763919822 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 440 | 490 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 10.2% from the food type.
Portion-control flag: 440 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 31.2% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
Declared fortification: 15 nutritional additives on the label
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Zinc Amino Acid Complex
- Iron Amino Acid Complex
- Copper Amino Acid Complex
- Selenium Yeast
- Manganese Amino Acid Complex
- Choline Chloride
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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) | 15/15 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A complete and balanced recipe for any life stage, from puppies to seniors (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ethically-sourced New Zealand meat & seafood (on pack) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added prebiotics and fiber for digestive health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Convenient raw alternative, just scoop and serve (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Z-MicroSteam™ technology (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 85% premium raw meats and organs (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No dried or rendered meats (on pack) | 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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