Our verdict
Is A Better Treat Duck a good dog food?
We score it 65/100 (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
- Single named protein: duck
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
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 (54)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 51.2%
- veg 13.0%
- carb 9.3%
- oil 8.6%
- additive 7.7%
- fibre 4.0%
- mineral 3.6%
- meat 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck | Duck | meat · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | Chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 3 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.4 |
| 5 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca Starch | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 7 | Dried Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 8 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | Sunflower Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 2.3 |
| 10 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 11 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 12 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 13 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 14 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | Monosodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | Flaxseed Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Linseed oil | oil · good | - | 2.1 |
| 17 | Plain Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 18 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | Algae Oil | Algae Oil | oil · good | - | 2.0 |
| 21 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.0 |
| 22 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | Mixed Tocopherols (A Natural Preservative) Dl Methionine | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 1.9 |
| 26 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Vitamin A Acetate | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product | Limosilactobacillus reuteri | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
- 1. Duck2.5% estimated
- 2. Chickpeas2.4% estimated
- 3. Lentils2.4% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato2.4% estimated
- 5. Dried Yeast2.4% estimated
- 6. Tapioca Starch2.3% estimated
- 7. Dried Potato2.3% estimated
- 8. Potato Protein2.3% estimated
- 9. Sunflower Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)2.3% estimated
- 10. Flaxseed2.2% estimated
- 11. Dicalcium Phosphate2.2% estimated
- 12. Natural Flavor2.2% estimated
- 13. Coconut Oil2.2% estimated
- 14. Calcium Carbonate2.2% estimated
- 15. Monosodium Phosphate2.1% estimated
- 16. Flaxseed Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)2.1% estimated
- 17. Plain Dried Beet Pulp2.1% estimated
- 18. Green Beans2.1% estimated
- 19. Pumpkin2.0% estimated
- 20. Algae Oil2.0% estimated
- 21. Salt2.0% estimated
- 22. Potassium Chloride2.0% estimated
- 23. Choline Chloride2.0% estimated
- 24. Inulin1.9% estimated
- 25. Mixed Tocopherols (A Natural Preservative) Dl Methionine1.9% estimated
- 26. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.9% estimated
- 27. Vitamin E Supplement1.9% estimated
- 28. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate1.8% estimated
- 29. Niacin Supplement1.8% estimated
- 30. Dried Kelp1.8% estimated
- 31. D-Calcium Pantothenate1.8% estimated
- 32. Riboflavin Supplement1.7% estimated
- 33. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.7% estimated
- 34. Thiamine Mononitrate1.7% estimated
- 35. Vitamin A Acetate1.7% estimated
- 36. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.7% estimated
- 37. Citric Acid1.6% estimated
- 38. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.6% estimated
- 39. Biotin1.6% estimated
- 40. Folic Acid1.6% estimated
- 41. Ferrous Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 42. Zinc Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 43. Zinc Proteinate1.5% estimated
- 44. Iron Proteinate1.5% estimated
- 45. Copper Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 46. Manganese Sulfate1.4% estimated
- 47. Manganese Proteinate1.4% estimated
- 48. Copper Proteinate1.4% estimated
- 49. Calcium Iodate1.4% estimated
- 50. Sodium Selenite1.3% estimated
- 51. Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
- 52. Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
- 53. Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
- 54. Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product1.2% estimated
Nutrition and feeding
Declared analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Energy: 363 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
WEIGHT OF DOG: 5-20 LB Adult Maintenance 3/8-1 cup/day, Weight Loss 1/4-3/4 cup/day; 21-45 LB Maintenance 1-2 cups, Weight Loss 3/4-1 1/2 cups; 46-70 LB Maintenance 2-3 cups, Weight Loss 1 1/2-2 1/2 cups; 71-85 LB Maintenance 3-4 cups, Weight Loss 2 1/2-3 1/2 cups; 86-110 LB Maintenance 4-5 cups, Weight Loss 3 1/2-4 1/2 cups. Add 1/3 cup per 10 lbs over 100 lbs.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate; Niacin Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin A Acetate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin; Folic Acid; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Choline Chloride; Dl Methionine
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (A Natural Preservative); Citric Acid
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: A Better Treat
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.abettertreat.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.
2 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The score is 65 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 +6.2 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.115 | -0.56 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.7% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.8% | 0.163 | +1.43 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.5% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.5% | -0.065 | -0.36 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -9.34 | 0.222 | -2.07 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.22 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.115 | -0.56 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.7% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.8% | 0.163 | +1.43 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.5% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| 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 | 5.5% | -0.065 | -0.36 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.2% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -9.34 | 0.222 | -2.07 |
| 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
- 65.0
- Final score
- 65/100
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
Declared fortification: 24 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate
- Niacin Supplement
- D-Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Vitamin A Acetate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Biotin
- Folic Acid
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Sulfate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Calcium Iodate
- Sodium Selenite
- Choline Chloride
- Dl Methionine
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) | 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) - 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.
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 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Allergy friendly for sensitive stomachs; no chicken, no meal ingredients, no grains, only duck animal protein" — supported by the declared chicken data.
- "A complete and balanced nutrition for dogs of all types, including small breeds, puppies, and seniors" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contains freeze dried raw pieces (duck, pumpkin, green beans) for over 61% more nutrients retained relative to dehydration or cooking (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly digestible (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet approved (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains probiotics (Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus reuteri) (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO approved; formulated by a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Raw you can see (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Allergy friendly for sensitive stomachs; no chicken, no meal ingredients, no grains, only duck animal protein (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| A complete and balanced nutrition for dogs of all types, including small breeds, puppies, and seniors (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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