Our verdict
Is American Natural Premium Original Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 45/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids pork: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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 (21)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 31.1%
- carb 23.2%
- meat 21.4%
- additive 8.3%
- oil 5.7%
- fibre 5.5%
- veg 4.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 6.3 |
| 2 | oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 6.1 |
| 3 | brown rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 4 | white rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 5.8 |
| 5 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 5.7 |
| 6 | dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.5 |
| 7 | pearled barley | Pearled Barley | carb · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 8 | pork meat meal | Meat Meal | meat · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 9 | menhaden fish meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 5.1 |
| 10 | dried whole eggs | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | - | 4.9 |
| 11 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.8 |
| 12 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 13 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.5 |
| 14 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 4.3 |
| 15 | Vitamins [vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, choline bitartrate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin] | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 4.2 |
| 16 | Minerals [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, magnesium sulfate, copper sulfate, cobalt carbonate, calcium iodate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, magnesium proteinate, cobalt proteinate] | Cobalt proteinate | supplement · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 17 | sorbic acid (preservative) | Sorbic acid | additive · poor | - | 3.9 |
| 18 | dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 19 | dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product | Bifidobacterium Longum | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 20 | dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product | Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 21 | dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product. | Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
- 1. Chicken meal6.3% estimated
- 2. oatmeal6.1% estimated
- 3. brown rice6.0% estimated
- 4. white rice5.8% estimated
- 5. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)5.7% estimated
- 6. dried beet pulp5.5% estimated
- 7. pearled barley5.4% estimated
- 8. pork meat meal5.2% estimated
- 9. menhaden fish meal5.1% estimated
- 10. dried whole eggs4.9% estimated
- 11. flaxseed4.8% estimated
- 12. potassium chloride4.6% estimated
- 13. salt4.5% estimated
- 14. sodium selenite4.3% estimated
- 15. Vitamins [vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, choline bitartrate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin]4.2% estimated
- 16. Minerals [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, magnesium sulfate, copper sulfate, cobalt carbonate, calcium iodate, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, magnesium proteinate, cobalt proteinate]4.0% estimated
- 17. sorbic acid (preservative)3.9% estimated
- 18. dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product3.7% estimated
- 19. dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product3.6% estimated
- 20. dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product3.4% estimated
- 21. dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product.3.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 25% · Fat 16%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
To transition your dog, gradually mix the new food with the current food over 7–10 days, slowly increasing the amount of the new food while reducing the old.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
vitamin A acetate; vitamin D3 supplement; vitamin E supplement; vitamin B12 supplement; choline bitartrate; niacin supplement; d-calcium pantothenate; l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate; riboflavin supplement; thiamine mononitrate; pyridoxine hydrochloride; folic acid; biotin; zinc sulfate; ferrous sulfate; manganese sulfate; magnesium sulfate; copper sulfate; cobalt carbonate; calcium iodate; iron proteinate; zinc proteinate; copper proteinate; manganese proteinate; magnesium proteinate; cobalt proteinate; dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product; dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product; dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product; dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product
Technological additives
mixed tocopherols; sorbic acid (preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: American Natural Premium
- 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
- 2026-09-12
- 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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Google reviews: 5.0/5 · 12 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.5 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.6.
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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.115 | -2.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.2% | 0.163 | +1.34 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 31.4% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| Recipe graded poor | 12.6% | -0.065 | -0.82 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| 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 | -10.09 | 0.222 | -2.24 |
| 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.54 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.115 | -2.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.2% | 0.163 | +1.34 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 31.4% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| 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 | 12.6% | -0.065 | -0.82 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| 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 | -10.09 | 0.222 | -2.24 |
| 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
- 44.8
- Final score
- 45/100
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 | 25 | 27.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.2 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (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.
Declared fortification: 30 nutritional additives on the label
- vitamin A acetate
- vitamin D3 supplement
- vitamin E supplement
- vitamin B12 supplement
- choline bitartrate
- niacin supplement
- d-calcium pantothenate
- l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
- riboflavin supplement
- thiamine mononitrate
- pyridoxine hydrochloride
- folic acid
- biotin
- zinc sulfate
- ferrous sulfate
- manganese sulfate
- magnesium sulfate
- copper sulfate
- cobalt carbonate
- calcium iodate
- iron proteinate
- zinc proteinate
- copper proteinate
- manganese proteinate
- magnesium proteinate
- cobalt proteinate
- dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
- dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product
- dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product
- dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product
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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete Nutrition Chicken Meal Dog Food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| legume-free, potato-free formula (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for all breeds and life stages, from playful puppies to seasoned seniors (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-Quality Protein for Muscle Development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Healthy Digestion & Immune System (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free of peas, lentils, legumes, and potatoes (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly Digestible for Maximum Nutritional Benefits (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Award-Winning Quality (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| American Made (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rated A+ and reviewed as the #1 best overall kibble without peas, lentils, legumes, and potatoes (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete Nutrition Chicken Meal Dog Food (on page) | 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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