Is Diamond Pet Foods Weight Management Formula 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.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.7 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 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.
- Recipe51
- 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
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 6% of the dry matter (4% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 22%
- Fat
- 8%
- Fibre
- 10%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.40%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2%
Energy: 298 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 24.40%
- Fat
- 8.90%
- Fibre
- 11.10%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc 150 mg/kg Minimum; Selenium 0.35 mg/kg Minimum; Vitamin E 300 IU/kg Minimum; Taurine 0.12% Minimum; L-Carnitine 500 mg/kg Minimum; Glucosamine 300 mg/kg Minimum (max 400 mg/kg); Chondroitin Sulfate 100 mg/kg Minimum (max 200 mg/kg); Total Microorganisms (Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis) Not Less Than 80,000,000 CFU/lb; Iron proteinate; Zinc proteinate; Copper proteinate; Ferrous sulfate; Zinc sulfate; Manganese sulfate; Copper sulfate; Potassium iodide; Manganese proteinate; Vitamin A supplement; Biotin; Niacin; Calcium pantothenate; Sodium selenite; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 supplement; Riboflavin; Vitamin D3 supplement; Folic acid; Thiamine mononitrate; Choline chloride; DL-Methionine
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative for chicken fat)
Feeding guide
Standard Measuring Cups Per Day (Less Active / Weight Loss): 10 lb = 5/8 / 1/2; 20 lb = 1 1/4 / 1; 30 lb = 1 2/3 / 1 1/4; 40 lb = 2 1/4 / 1 2/3; 60 lb = 3 / 2 1/4; 80 lb = 3 3/4 / 2 3/4; 100 lb = 4 1/2 / 3 1/3; 125 lb = 5 1/4 / 4 1/4; 150 lb = 5 3/4 / 4 3/4; 175 lb = 6 1/3 / 5 1/4. 304 kcal/cup. Adjust based on age, activity level and other foods/treats; consult veterinarian.
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- 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 (57)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb meal | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 2 | peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 3 | chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 4 | lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 5 | sweet potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.2 |
| 6 | ground Miscanthus grass | Miscanthus Grass | fibre | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 7 | potatoes | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 8 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 9 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 10 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.1 |
| 11 | fish meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 12 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 2.1 |
| 13 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 14 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 15 | taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 16 | dried chicory root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 17 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 18 | glucosamine hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 19 | kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | chia seed | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 21 | pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 22 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 23 | oranges | Orange | veg | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 24 | quinoa | Quinoa | carb | good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 26 | coconut | Coconut | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 27 | spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 28 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | papaya | Papaya | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 31 | dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product | Lactobacillus plantarum | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 32 | dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product | Bacillus Subtilis | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.6 |
| 36 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 37 | chondroitin sulfate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 41 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 45 | potassium iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 46 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 50 | niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 55 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 56 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 57 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.diamondpet.com/
- Phone
- 866-214-6945
- Contact page
- www.diamondpet.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
- www.diamondpet.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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.68 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.115 | -0.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.092 | -0.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.7% | 0.163 | +0.44 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 61.3% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.027 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.4% | -0.065 | -0.22 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -2.57 | 0.222 | -0.57 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.68 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.115 | -0.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.092 | -0.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.7% | 0.163 | +0.44 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 61.3% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.027 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.4% | -0.065 | -0.22 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -2.57 | 0.222 | -0.57 |
| 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
- 50.8
- 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 | 22 | 24.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.8 |
| Fibre | 10 | 11 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 298 | 329.3 | 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 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) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Carnitine helps the body metabolize fat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine and chondroitin for joints (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Guaranteed omega fatty acids, antioxidants and probiotics help support overall health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Insoluble fiber helps dogs feel full (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Superfoods: kale, chia seed, pumpkin, blueberries, quinoa and other superfoods are particularly high in nutritional value (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Antioxidant formula: guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium and vitamin E help support a healthy immune system (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Guaranteed probiotic strains to help support digestion and a healthy immune system (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources and flaxseed help nourish the skin and coat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low in fat and high in fiber to help control weight (on pack) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced for everyday, long-term feeding (on pack) | 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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