Is A Pup Above Fish Gone Wild a good dog food?
We score it 56/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
We gave this recipe a score of 56 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.9 points, while ingredients without printed percentages cost -10.6 points. The processing format took -2.4 off, and the oil and fat content cost -2 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe56
- Nutritionallow96
- 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
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- 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
- 8%
- Fat
- 2.50%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 80%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.10%
Energy: 89 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
Feed as a complete meal or a topper. Weight Maintenance (adults): 5 lb = 1/2 patty/day (2-7 lb bags per 4 weeks); 10 lb = 3/4 patty (3-7 lb bags per 4 weeks); 20 lb = 1 1/4 patties (4-7 lb bags per 3 weeks); 40 lb = 2 1/4 patties (5-7 lb bags per 2 weeks); 60 lb = 3 patties (6-7 lb bags per 2 weeks); 80 lb = 3 1/2 patties (7-7 lb bags per 2 weeks). Weight Loss (<1 hr daily exercise): 5 lb = 1/4 patty/day (2-3 lb bags per 3 weeks); 20 lb = 3/4 patty (3-7 lb bags per 4 weeks); 40 lb = 1 1/4 patties (4-7 lb bags per 3 weeks); 60 lb = 1 3/4 patties (4-7 lb bags per 2 weeks); 80 lb = 2 1/4 patties (5-7 lb bags per 2 weeks). 1 patty = 1 pound of food. Divide into two servings per day.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (13)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pollock | Pollock | meat | good | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | butternut squash | Butternut Squash | veg | good | - | 9.6 |
| 3 | sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 9.2 |
| 4 | green beans | Green Beans | veg | good | - | 8.8 |
| 5 | water | Water | other | - | - | 8.5 |
| 6 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 8.1 |
| 7 | zucchini | Courgette | veg | good | - | 7.7 |
| 8 | whole egg | Egg | meat | good | - | 7.3 |
| 9 | safflower oil | Safflower Oil | oil | good | - | 6.9 |
| 10 | thyme | Thyme | veg | good | - | 6.5 |
| 11 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 6.2 |
| 12 | parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 5.8 |
| 13 | APA nutrient mix (Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), Vitamin E, Choline Bitartrate, Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Folic Acid) | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 5.4 |
Brand
- Website
- https://apupabove.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- apupabove.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.
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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 | +8.90 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.115 | -0.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 21.8% | -0.092 | -2.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 39.8% | -0.005 | -0.21 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.7% | -0.012 | -0.19 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | +8.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.115 | -0.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 21.8% | -0.092 | -2.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 39.8% | -0.005 | -0.21 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 15.7% | -0.012 | -0.19 |
| 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) | 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 | 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
- 55.9
- Final score
- 56/100
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 | 8 | 28.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 98.8 |
| Fat | 2.5 | 8.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 84.2 |
| Fibre | 2 | 7.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 89 | 317.9 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); 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) | 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Human Grade Standards: Our food is made in USDA-inspected, human-grade kitchens (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| SINGLE SOURCE PROTEIN WILD-CAUGHT, WHITE FISH (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| WEIGHT CONTROL LOW CALORIE, LEAN PROTEINS PROVIDE IMPROVED SATIETY AT MEAL TIME (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ALLERGY SUPPORT rich in omega-3's to support healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| +SUPERFOODS TURMERIC, THYME, PARSLEY FOR JOINT, IMMUNE, DIGESTIVE SUPPORT (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| More Years Together. *As little as 20% of fresh food a day makes a big difference (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Less Processing = Better Digestion. **Our fresh food is 93% digestible. Kibble can have digestibility as low as 64% (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| EVERY RECIPE FORMULATED BY BOARD-CERTIFIED VETERINARY NUTRITIONISTS (ACVN) TO MEET AAFCO STANDARDS FOR ALL LIFE STAGES (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Higher Protein, Lower Carbs. We have 90% animal protein. Kibble can have as many carbs as a bag of potato chips (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HUMAN GRADE INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS YOU'D EAT YOURSELF, MADE IN A USDA HUMAN-GRADE FACILITY (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Clinically Validated Nutrition: All our recipes are thoughtfully formulated and reviewed by certified veterinarian nutritionists to ensure complete, balanced nutrition that meets AAFCO standards (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NON-GMO VEGGIES GROWN IN NOURISHING SOILS HIGHER IN ANTIOXIDANTS AND NUTRIENTS (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with wild-caught white fish and whole eggs, this easy to digest recipe supports healthy weight and delivers omega-3 goodness for skin and coat (on page) | provenance | 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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