Alaskan Gold Pet Food Wild Salmon Super3+ Dog Food
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Is Alaskan Gold Pet Food Wild Salmon Super3+ Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This food achieves an overall score of 50 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages change the score by -10.6. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list adds +6.7. Additionally, the processing format adjusts the tally by -6.7, and the additive load contributes -2.7.
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.
- Recipe50
- Nutritionallow97
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 32%
- Fat
- 17%
- Fibre
- 6%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 6%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3%
- Calcium
- 1.10%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 364 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative for Salmon Oil); Rosemary Extract
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Feed according to weight and activity level (see chart). Puppies: feed up to twice adult maintenance amount. Pregnant females: 25-50% more. Lactating females: feed free choice. Transition over 6 days from old brand.
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 (20)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deboned Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 6.6 |
| 2 | Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat | good | - | 6.4 |
| 3 | Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) | Chickpeas | veg | medium | - | 6.2 |
| 4 | Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 6.1 |
| 5 | Green Lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 6 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 5.7 |
| 7 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 5.6 |
| 8 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 5.4 |
| 9 | Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 5.2 |
| 10 | Dried Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 5.1 |
| 11 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 13 | Marine Micro-algae Oil | Algae Oil | oil | good | - | 4.6 |
| 14 | Dried Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 4.4 |
| 15 | Dried Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 16 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 17 | Dried Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 18 | Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 3.8 |
| 19 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 3.6 |
| 20 | Vitamins (Choline Chloride, a-Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Biotin, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
Brand
- Contact page
- alaskangoldpetfood.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- alaskangoldpetfood.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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.70 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.115 | -0.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 33.3% | -0.005 | -0.17 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.3% | 0.163 | +2.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.4% | -0.065 | -0.35 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.4% | 0.060 | +0.32 |
| 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 | -12.29 | 0.222 | -2.73 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.70 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.115 | -0.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 33.3% | -0.005 | -0.17 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.3% | 0.163 | +2.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| 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 | 5.4% | -0.065 | -0.35 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.4% | 0.060 | +0.32 |
| 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 | -12.29 | 0.222 | -2.73 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.1
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 32 | 35.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 18.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 6 | 6.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 91.5 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 76 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 364 | 402.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% 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) | 5/10 |
| 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 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "uses Alaskan Salmon as the only protein ingredient" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "With no grains, corn, wheat, soy, and gluten" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
12 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Alaskan Salmon ONLY ANIMAL PROTEIN sustainably sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced meal, for all breeds and life stages (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| sustainably sourced from wild Alaskan waters (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| benefits your dog's whole body helping promote skin and coat, immune, heart, muscle, joint and brain health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthier Skin & Coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| paired with freeze dried raw Salmon and fortified with salmon oil, a terrific source of Omega-3 fatty acids (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high quality raw meats, bones, and whole organs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GMOs, by-products, fillers, artificial colors, artificial flavorings, and artificial preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Salmon high in omega-3s (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% grain-free & gluten Free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| uses Alaskan Salmon as the only protein ingredient (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| All Natural Ingredients With Added Vitamins And Minerals (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With no grains, corn, wheat, soy, and gluten (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| pure goodness no additives, preservatives or hormones (on page) | 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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