Is Badlands Ranch Superfood Complete Bison & Beef a good dog food?
We score it 71/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
We looked at four factors when working out the score. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, pulling the score down because the recipe does not disclose every share. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.5 points, and the processing format added +6.3, both of which lifted the result. The additive load took off -2.9 points, which kept the final figure at 71 out of 100.
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.
- Recipe71
- Nutritionallow92
- Transparency55
- 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
- Scores 71, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 9% of the dry matter (21% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 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
- 34%
- Fat
- 34%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 12%
Energy: 447 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Selenium Yeast; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Citric Acid
Feeding guide
5 lbs: ⅓–½ cup; 15 lbs: ⅔–1 cup; 20 lbs: ¾–1¼ cups; 30 lbs: 1–1¾ cups; 40 lbs: 1⅓–2¼ cups; 50 lbs: 1⅔–2½ cups; 60 lbs: 2–3 cups; 70 lbs: 2¼–3¼ cups; 80 lbs: 2⅓–3½ cups; 90 lbs: 2½–4 cups per day based on activity level. Transition over 9+ days from old food.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (37)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bison | Bison | meat | good | - | 3.6 |
| 2 | Beef | Beef | meat | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 3 | Beef Heart | Beef Heart | meat | good | - | 3.5 |
| 4 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat | good | - | 3.4 |
| 5 | Beef Tripe | Beef Tripe | meat | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 6 | Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 3.3 |
| 7 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 8 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 3.2 |
| 9 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 10 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 11 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 12 | Chia Seeds | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 13 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 14 | Ginger | Ginger | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 17 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 18 | Lion's Mane Mushroom | Mushrooms | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 19 | Vinegar | Vinegar | additive | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 20 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid | additive | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | Mixed Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 2.6 |
| 22 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
Brand
- Website
- https://badlandsranch.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 888-872-4522
- Contact page
- badlandsranch.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
- badlandsranch.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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.47 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.115 | -0.14 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.3% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 15.1% | 0.163 | +2.46 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.1% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| 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 | -13.09 | 0.222 | -2.91 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.47 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.115 | -0.14 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.3% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 15.1% | 0.163 | +2.46 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.1% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| 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 | 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 | -13.09 | 0.222 | -2.91 |
| 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
- 70.8
- Final score
- 71/100
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 | 34 | 37.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 34 | 37.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 447 | 497.8 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 10.2% from the food type.
Portion-control flag: 447 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 37.9% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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) | 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports smooth digestion and overall wellness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality protein that supports a dog's muscles, organs, and general wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fiber-rich sweet potato and pumpkin to help support gut health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| low and slow cooking method to help avoid the harmful by-products that can result from high-heat cooking (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains no corn, soy, wheat, or fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| antioxidant-rich chia seeds and blueberries (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| protein-packed bison and beef, nutrient-dense organ meat, heart-healthy salmon, and a variety of gut-healthy vegetables and fruits (on page) | Content | 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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