Dave's Pet Food Restricted Diet Bland For Dogs – Turkey and Rice
Dry Extruded complete
Is Dave's Pet Food Restricted Diet Bland For Dogs – Turkey and Rice 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 an overall rating of 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.3 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -4.7 points.
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
- Nutritionallow88
- Transparency40
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited50
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
- Single named animal protein: turkey.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 4% of the dry matter (12% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- Only fat declared; protein, fibre, ash and moisture missing from the analysis.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Fat
- 9%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Biotin; Potassium Iodide; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Vitamin E Supplement; Choline Chloride
Technological additives
Citric Acid; Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Single named protein: turkey
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 (33)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 2 | Turkey Broth | Cooking broth | other | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 3 | Turkey Liver | Turkey liver | meat | good | - | 3.9 |
| 4 | White Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 5 | Turkey Heart | Turkey Heart | meat | good | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 3.7 |
| 7 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 8 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Agar Agar | Agar-agar | additive | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 3.4 |
| 12 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 15 | Sodium Carbonate | Sodium carbonate | additive | poor | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 17 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 20 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 21 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 2.7 |
| 23 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Thiamine Supplement | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
Brand
- Website
- https://davespetfood.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
- davespetfood.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 | +5.33 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.48 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.092 | -0.39 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 19.7% | 0.163 | +3.21 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 58.6% | -0.012 | -0.72 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.6% | -0.065 | -0.62 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 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 | -21.01 | 0.222 | -4.67 |
| 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 | +5.33 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.48 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.092 | -0.39 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 19.7% | 0.163 | +3.21 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 58.6% | -0.012 | -0.72 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.6% | -0.065 | -0.62 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 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 | -21.01 | 0.222 | -4.67 |
| 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
- 47.0
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat | 9 | 9.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 88.4 |
Scored over 1 declared nutrients (combined weight 15); 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Gluten- and wheat-free" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "Single Protein Source – With turkey as its first ingredient and only protein source" — supported by the declared single protein data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitive Stomachs or Flare-Ups - Made for dogs with food sensitivities and delicate digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Simple turkey and rice recipe help support dogs prone to diarrhea, vomiting, gas, and stomach upset from stress, travel, surgery, dietary transitions or routine changes (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Limited Ingredient Recipe- Made with turkey, rice, and essential vitamins & minerals. No wheat, gluten, artificial flavors, colors, or meat by-products (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Protein Source – With turkey as its first ingredient and only protein source (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten- and wheat-free (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Recommended by veterinarians; over 5 million cans sold (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CARRAGEENAN FREE (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| USA Made & Trusted - Proudly made in Kansas, USA (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced Adult Nutrition - AAFCO-compliant for adult maintenance (on page) | Nutrient | 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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