Is Dakoda and Me Chicken Licken a good dog food?
We score it 84/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 84 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, while the meat content contributed +9.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +9.2 points, and the processing format deducted -2.4 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
- Recipe84
- Nutritionallow97
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 84, in the top quarter of the foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 100% of the dry matter.
- A minimally processed format: kept frozen, not heat-treated.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 13.80%
- Fat
- 2.80%
- Fibre
- 0.90%
- Ash
- 1.70%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Delivered freshly frozen. Store in the fridge or freezer. Once defrosted use within 3 days. Food can be gently heated.
Feeding guide
Dog weight (kg) -> Daily (g): 5->160, 7.5->220, 10->275, 15->370, 20->460, 25->545, 30->625. These are guides only, totally dependent on age, breed, exercise etc.
Reviews
7 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids grain: it is listed as an ingredient
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (1)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NZ Chicken | Chicken Heart | Chicken Liver | Carrot | Pumpkin | Broccoli | Spinach | Brown Rice | Flaxseed | Sage | Sunflower Oil | Green Lipped Mussel Powder | Vitamins & Minerals | Liver | meat | good | - | 100.0 |
Brand
- Website
- https://dakodaandme.co.nz/
- [email protected]
- Address
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Contact page
- dakodaandme.co.nz
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
- dakodaandme.co.nz
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 2026-09-26. 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 | 1.0 | 9.191 | +9.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 100.0% | 0.096 | +9.60 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 1.0 | 9.191 | +9.19 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 100.0% | 0.096 | +9.60 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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 | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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
- 84.0
- Final score
- 84/100
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 | 13.8 | 49.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 2.8 | 10 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 88.6 |
| Fibre | 0.9 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 72% from the food type.
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) - 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) | 10/10 |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| naturally lean, lower-calorie option designed to support strong muscles, healthy digestion and everyday vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 70% freshly prepared chicken, including nutrient-rich hearts and liver (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| without fillers or unnecessary additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken and offal meat – Provides protein for main source of energy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carrots – Supports eye health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin – Aides digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Spinach – Boosts immune-system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Green lipped mussel powder – Anti-Inflammatory properties that Helps alleviate Joint discomfort (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sunflower Oil – Helps maintain healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Whole foods, gently cooked and frozen to preserve the nutrients (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Flaxseed – Rich source of Omega Fatty Acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Dakoda & Me contains zero soy, corn and wheat (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our food is 100% natural and preservative free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brown Rice – Full of natural fibre (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All diets have been formulated to meet AAFCO requirements (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human Grade (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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