Our verdict
Is Bil Pâté Platters with Chicken & Vegetables a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (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 (33)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 54.9%
- additive 13.9%
- veg 9.8%
- meat 7.9%
- carb 7.5%
- fibre 3.3%
- mineral 2.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 2 | Chicken Broth | Chicken Broth | meat · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 3 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 4 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca Starch | carb · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 7 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 3.6 |
| 8 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Calcium Sulfate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 12 | Locust Bean Gum | Carob Flour | fibre · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | additive · poor | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 15 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Magnesium Oxide | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 17 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 20 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 21 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 23 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Beta-Carotene | Dried Tomato and Carrot (Sources of Lycopene and Beta-Carotene) | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
- 1. Chicken4.0% estimated
- 2. Chicken Broth3.9% estimated
- 3. Carrots3.9% estimated
- 4. Tapioca Starch3.8% estimated
- 5. Peas3.8% estimated
- 6. Pea Protein3.7% estimated
- 7. Natural Flavor3.6% estimated
- 8. Salt3.6% estimated
- 9. Calcium Sulfate3.5% estimated
- 10. Potassium Chloride3.5% estimated
- 11. Guar Gum3.4% estimated
- 12. Locust Bean Gum3.3% estimated
- 13. Sodium Tripolyphosphate3.3% estimated
- 14. Choline Chloride3.2% estimated
- 15. Vitamin E Supplement3.2% estimated
- 16. Magnesium Oxide3.1% estimated
- 17. Ferrous Sulfate3.0% estimated
- 18. Zinc Oxide3.0% estimated
- 19. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.9% estimated
- 20. Vitamin A Supplement2.8% estimated
- 21. Niacin Supplement2.8% estimated
- 22. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.7% estimated
- 23. Thiamine Mononitrate2.7% estimated
- 24. Copper Amino Acid Complex2.6% estimated
- 25. Manganese Amino Acid Complex2.5% estimated
- 26. Biotin2.5% estimated
- 27. Riboflavin Supplement2.4% estimated
- 28. Sodium Selenite2.4% estimated
- 29. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.3% estimated
- 30. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.2% estimated
- 31. Beta-Carotene2.2% estimated
- 32. Potassium Iodide2.1% estimated
- 33. Folic Acid2.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 8% · Fat 5%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8% |
| Fat | 5% |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Moisture | 78% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.05% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.50% |
Energy: 121.7 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Promptly refrigerate any unused portion.
Feeding guide
For Adult Dogs, feed ¾ to 1 can per 10 lbs. of body weight per day. Provide fresh drinking water at all times.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Biotin; Riboflavin Supplement; Sodium Selenite; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Beta-Carotene; Potassium Iodide; Folic Acid
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
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
- 2026-09-14
- 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.
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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 total score of 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 to the overall rating, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.5. Furthermore, the additive load contributed -3.7, and the additives in the recipe adjusted the score by +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 | +4.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 16.2% | 0.163 | +2.63 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.4% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| Recipe graded poor | 12.8% | -0.065 | -0.83 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.6% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| 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 | -16.73 | 0.222 | -3.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.53 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.115 | -0.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 16.2% | 0.163 | +2.63 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.4% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| 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 | 12.8% | -0.065 | -0.83 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.6% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| 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 | -16.73 | 0.222 | -3.71 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 51.4
- Final score
- 51/100
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 | 36.4 (band 24.89318181818182 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5 | 22.7 (band 7.60625 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 121.7 | 553.2 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 16 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Niacin Supplement
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Copper Amino Acid Complex
- Manganese Amino Acid Complex
- Biotin
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Sodium Selenite
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Beta-Carotene
- Potassium Iodide
- 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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Grain free and gluten free formula" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pâté Platters contain a guaranteed level of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids to help support a healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality protein helps support lean muscle tone (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Feed as a Complete Meal, a Mix-In or Topper (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance (on page) | Content | consistent | 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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