American Natural Premium Fish Recipe with Zucchini & Carrots
Dry Extruded complete High meat
Is American Natural Premium Fish Recipe with Zucchini & Carrots a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.5 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -4.6.
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.
- Recipe47
- Nutritionallow97
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited75
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
- Meat makes up an estimated 30% of the dry matter (36% as fed).
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 24%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamins (vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement); Minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate)
Technological additives
mixed tocopherols; rosemary extract
Feeding guide
Gradually introduce the new food by mixing it with your dog’s current food over about a week, increasing the proportion of the new food to prevent digestive upset.
Reviews
Google reviews: 5.0/5 · 12 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- 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 oats
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 | Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 6.6 |
| 2 | whitefish | White Fish | meat | good | - | 6.4 |
| 3 | trout | Trout | meat | good | - | 6.2 |
| 4 | salmon meal | Salmon Protein | meat | good | - | 6.1 |
| 5 | menhaden fish meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 6 | oatmeal | Oats | carb | medium | - | 5.7 |
| 7 | pearled barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 5.6 |
| 8 | brown rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 9 | white rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 5.2 |
| 10 | zucchini | Courgette | veg | good | - | 5.1 |
| 11 | ground grain sorghum | Sorghum | carb | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 12 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.8 |
| 13 | sunflower oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 4.6 |
| 14 | herring meal | Herring Meal | meat | medium | - | 4.4 |
| 15 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 4.3 |
| 16 | pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 17 | coconut meal | Coconut Flour | carb | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 18 | brewer’s dried yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.8 |
| 19 | yeast extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 20 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
Brand
- Phone
- 262-376-5390
- Address
- 1964 Wisconsin Avenue, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024
- Contact page
- americannaturalpremium.com
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
- americannaturalpremium.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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 40.0% | -0.115 | -4.60 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.092 | -0.61 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.6% | 0.163 | +0.92 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.6% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.3% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.3% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| 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 | -5.11 | 0.222 | -1.14 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.49 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 40.0% | -0.115 | -4.60 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.092 | -0.61 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.6% | 0.163 | +0.92 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.6% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| 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 | 4.3% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.3% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| 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 | -5.11 | 0.222 | -1.14 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 46.9
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (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 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) | 10/10 |
| 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, 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.
75/100 · limited — 4 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "A Legume-Free, Fish-Based Dog Food" — the declared label says otherwise on fish.
Consistent with the label
- "Free of Chicken, Legumes, Peas & Potatoes" — supported by the declared chicken data.
- "Free from common allergens like chicken, legumes, peas, and potatoes." — supported by the declared chicken data.
- "Also free of chicken, peas and potatoes, for dogs with specific dietary needs and sensitivities" — supported by the declared chicken data.
9 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packed with antioxidants from zucchini and carrots, and pumpkin for digestive health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enhanced with prebiotics, probiotics, and coconut meal for immune health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sunflower oil for a healthy and vibrant coat. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With added pumpkin: Plus prebiotics and probiotics for optimal digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains coconut meal: For optimal immune health and sunflower oil for a healthy coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Immune System Boost (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Fish Proteins (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Legume-free recipe (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our recipes contain no artificial ingredients, only natural ingredients sourced from the USA. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free of Chicken, Legumes, Peas & Potatoes (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| A Legume-Free, Fish-Based Dog Food (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from common allergens like chicken, legumes, peas, and potatoes. (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Also free of chicken, peas and potatoes, for dogs with specific dietary needs and sensitivities (on page) | Free-from | 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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