Is Realdogfood Kai Moana a good dog food?
We score it 44/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 44 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.4 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.5.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe44
- NutritionalNot recorded
- Transparency40
- 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
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- No analytical breakdown is published.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place to guarantee a 12 month shelf life.
Feeding guide
1 cup / 100 grams of Real Dog Food per 10 kg body weight. Roughly, small-medium dogs need 9 kg per 30 days; medium-large dogs need 18 kg per 30 days.
Reviews
2 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at medium and large dogs
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 (14)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 9.3 |
| 2 | rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | ground maize | Maize / Corn | carb | medium | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | fish and soya oils | Soya | carb | poor | - | 8.3 |
| 5 | Flax Seed Meal | Linseed | veg | good | - | 8.0 |
| 6 | kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 7.6 |
| 7 | agrimoss | unmatched | - | - | - | 7.3 |
| 8 | rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 7.0 |
| 9 | oregano | Oregano | veg | good | - | 6.6 |
| 10 | garlic | Garlic | veg | medium | - | 6.3 |
| 11 | salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 6.0 |
| 12 | yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 5.6 |
| 13 | yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 5.3 |
| 14 | natural chelated minerals and vitamins. | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 5.0 |
Brand
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
- realdogfood.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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.43 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.3% | -0.115 | -3.49 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.2% | 0.163 | +1.17 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.5% | -0.012 | -0.35 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.3% | -0.065 | -0.54 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.3% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.30 | 0.222 | -1.62 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.3% | -0.115 | -3.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.7% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.2% | 0.163 | +1.17 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 28.5% | -0.012 | -0.35 |
| 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 | 8.3% | -0.065 | -0.54 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.3% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| 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) | 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 | -7.30 | 0.222 | -1.62 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 43.7
- Final score
- 44/100
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
Analytical constituents not declared
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) | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild fish from NZ Waters (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| hypoallergenic, easily digested formula created for dogs with sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for dogs with sensitive digestion, kidney/liver issues (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Love It, Or Get Your Money Back (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Independently Tested to Exceed AFFCO Standard (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| exceptionally high in natural Omega oils to bring out a brilliant, healthy, shiny coat (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| with the help of a leading pet nutritionist (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers, no artificial preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All our food has human grade ingredients (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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