Our verdict
Is Bil Chunky Stew with Chicken & Vegetables a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (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 adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (36)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 55.4%
- carb 16.8%
- meat 10.9%
- veg 8.4%
- additive 6.1%
- mineral 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Broth | Chicken Broth | meat · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 2 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 3 | Egg Product | Egg | meat · good | - | 3.6 |
| 4 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 3.5 |
| 5 | Green Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.5 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 7 | Modified Tapioca Starch | Tapioca Starch | carb · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 8 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 9 | Tricalcium Phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | Dextrose | Dextrose | carb · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 11 | Glycine | Manganese Glycine Chelate | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | Thyme | Thyme | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 17 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | Magnesium Oxide | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 19 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Beta-Carotene | Dried Tomato and Carrot (Sources of Lycopene and Beta-Carotene) | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
- 1. Chicken Broth3.7% estimated
- 2. Chicken3.6% estimated
- 3. Egg Product3.6% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potatoes3.5% estimated
- 5. Green Peas3.5% estimated
- 6. Pea Protein3.4% estimated
- 7. Modified Tapioca Starch3.4% estimated
- 8. Potato Starch3.3% estimated
- 9. Tricalcium Phosphate3.3% estimated
- 10. Dextrose3.2% estimated
- 11. Glycine3.2% estimated
- 12. Potassium Chloride3.1% estimated
- 13. Guar Gum3.1% estimated
- 14. Salt3.0% estimated
- 15. Thyme3.0% estimated
- 16. Choline Chloride2.9% estimated
- 17. Vitamin E Supplement2.9% estimated
- 18. Magnesium Oxide2.8% estimated
- 19. Ferrous Sulfate2.8% estimated
- 20. Taurine2.7% estimated
- 21. Zinc Oxide2.7% estimated
- 22. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.6% estimated
- 23. Vitamin A Supplement2.5% estimated
- 24. Copper Amino Acid Complex2.5% estimated
- 25. Niacin Supplement2.4% estimated
- 26. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.4% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Mononitrate2.3% estimated
- 28. Manganese Amino Acid Complex2.3% estimated
- 29. Biotin2.2% estimated
- 30. Riboflavin Supplement2.2% estimated
- 31. Sodium Selenite2.1% estimated
- 32. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.1% estimated
- 33. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.0% estimated
- 34. Potassium Iodide2.0% estimated
- 35. Beta-Carotene1.9% estimated
- 36. Folic Acid1.9% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 8% · Fat 3%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8% |
| Fat | 3% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Moisture | 82% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.05% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.70% |
Energy: 106.1 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Promptly refrigerate any unused portion.
Feeding guide
For adult dogs, feed 3 trays daily per 10 lbs. of body weight per day. Provide fresh drinking water at all times. The proper amount to feed will vary according to the age, environment and activity level of your dog, adjust appropriately.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Magnesium Oxide; Ferrous Sulfate; Taurine; Zinc Oxide; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Niacin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Biotin; Riboflavin Supplement; Sodium Selenite; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Potassium Iodide; Beta-Carotene; Folic Acid
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Bil
- Website
- https://www.bil-jac.com/
- Phone
- (800) 321-1002
- Address
- 3337 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
- Contact page
- www.bil-jac.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
- www.bil-jac.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
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The food scored 52 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages pulled the score down by -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list lifted it by +5.4. Being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points, and the additive load took off -1.6.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.41 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.115 | -1.34 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.6% | 0.163 | +1.23 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 70.6% | -0.012 | -0.86 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.7% | -0.065 | -0.76 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.3% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -7.34 | 0.222 | -1.63 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.41 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.115 | -1.34 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.6% | 0.163 | +1.23 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 70.6% | -0.012 | -0.86 |
| 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 | 11.7% | -0.065 | -0.76 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.3% | 0.060 | +0.20 |
| 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 | -7.34 | 0.222 | -1.63 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 52.2
- Final score
- 52/100
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 | 38.1 (band 22.735714285714284 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 3 | 14.3 (band 6.9470238095238095 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 9.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 106.1 | 505.2 | 100 |
Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.
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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 20 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Magnesium Oxide
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Taurine
- Zinc Oxide
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Copper Amino Acid Complex
- Niacin Supplement
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Manganese Amino Acid Complex
- Biotin
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Sodium Selenite
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Potassium Iodide
- Beta-Carotene
- Folic Acid
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) | 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
- "Grain free and gluten free formula" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed amounts of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids to nourish skin & coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Feed as a Complete Meal, a Mix-in, or a Topper (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced nutrition (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with high-quality chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, vitamins and minerals to help promote health and vitality (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain free and gluten free formula (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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