Is NutriSource Super Performance Chicken & Rice a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 50 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.3 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -2.5.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe50
- Nutritionalmedium94
- Transparency60
- 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
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 32.50%
- Fat
- 22.25%
- Fibre
- 2.50%
- Ash
- 9.72%
- Moisture
- 9.50%
- Carbohydrates
- 24%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.26%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 4.28%
- Calcium
- 2.03%
- Phosphorus
- 1.45%
- Sodium
- 0.33%
Energy: 423 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc proteinate (zinc 257.83 mg/kg); Iron proteinate (iron 202.74 mg/kg); Selenium yeast (selenium 0.82 mg/kg); Copper proteinate (copper 19.38 mg/kg); Magnesium oxide (magnesium 0.15%); Manganese proteinate (manganese 23.94 mg/kg); Ethylenediamine dihydroiodide (iodine 5.43 mg/kg); Vitamin E supplement (161.16 IU/kg); Niacin supplement (85.41 mg/kg); Biotin (0.42 mg/kg); d-Calcium pantothenate (26.48 mg/kg); Vitamin A supplement (19.03 KIU/kg); Thiamine mononitrate (16.79 mg/kg); Pyridoxine hydrochloride (8.26 mg/kg); Riboflavin supplement (8.34 mg/kg); Vitamin B12 supplement (157.52 UG/kg); Vitamin D3 supplement (1823.31 IU/kg); Folic acid (2.98 mg/kg); L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate / Vitamin C (59.95 mg/kg); Choline chloride (3593.98 mg/kg); DL methionine; Taurine (1462.4 mg/kg); L-carnitine (20 mg/kg)
Technological additives
Chicken fat preserved with tocopherols and citric acid; Rosemary extract; Lactic acid
Feeding guide
Divide the amount shown into 2 – 3 feedings daily. Add approx. 1/4 cup (29g) for every 10 lbs. (4.5kg.) over 100 lbs. (45kg.). Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed, and environment. Standard 8 oz. (250 cc) measuring cup holds approximately 4.4 oz (125 g) of NutriSource Super Performance Recipe.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids turkey: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (17)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat | good | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | Flax Seed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb | medium | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat | good | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Menhaden Fishmeal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | Natural Turkey and Chicken Flavors | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | DL Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 4.1 |
Brand
- Phone
- (800) 525-9155
- Contact page
- discovernutrisource.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
- discovernutrisource.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 | +6.35 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 21.5% | -0.115 | -2.47 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.6% | 0.163 | +0.76 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| 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 | -5.24 | 0.222 | -1.16 |
| 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 | +6.35 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 21.5% | -0.115 | -2.47 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.6% | 0.163 | +0.76 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| 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 | -5.24 | 0.222 | -1.16 |
| 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
- 49.8
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 32.5 | 35.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 22.25 | 24.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.5 | 2.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 2.03 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.45 | 1.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 99.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 94 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 423 | 467.4 | 50 |
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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Portion-control flag: 423 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 24.6% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| uses a powerful prebiotic called BIO-MOS that supports the intestinal tract in removing harmful pathogenic bacteria while feeding gut flora for optimal digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Bioplex trace minerals and Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids to provide fundamental nutrients to support brain function, heart health, and healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| powerful antioxidant combination of Sel-Plex, DHA, and select fruits and vegetables to support proper oxidation at the cellular level (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult) (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| packed with probiotics for superior microbial digestion (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken meal and chicken are the first two ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken meal and chicken have a rich, wholesome taste dogs love and are a source of high quality protein that helps maintain muscle mass and strength (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DL Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, and Carniking L-carnitine are key amino acids supplemented in NutriSource diets to nourish the heart as well as the pet's whole body (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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