Is dog Mini Bites 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 a final score of 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.6 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.8.
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
- Nutritionallow94
- Transparency55
- 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
- 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 1% 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.
- Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 24%
- Fat
- 9%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Moisture
- 10%
Energy: 330 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Folic Acid; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C); Choline Chloride; Taurine; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Copper Sulfate; Sodium Selenite; Manganese Sulfate; Calcium Iodate
Technological additives
preserved with Citric Acid; preserved with Mixed Tocopherols; Canola Oil preserved with Mixed Tocopherols; Rosemary Extract
Feeding guide
We recommend 2 daily feedings. Up to 10 lbs = Up to 1 cup; 10-20 lbs = 1 to 1.5 cups; 20-30 lbs = 1.5 to 2.25 cups; 30-40 lbs = 2.25 to 2.75 cups; 40-60 lbs = 2.75 to 3.5 cups; 60-80 lbs = 3.5 to 4.5 cups; 80-100 lbs = 4.5 to 5.25+ cups. Add 1/4 cup for every 5 lbs over 60 lbs. Transition over 5-10 days.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
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 (24)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 5.5 |
| 2 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 3 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 5.3 |
| 4 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 5 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb | medium | - | 5.0 |
| 6 | Sorghum | Sorghum | carb | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 7 | Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 4.8 |
| 8 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 4.7 |
| 9 | Suncured Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre | medium | - | 4.6 |
| 10 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 4.5 |
| 11 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 12 | Flaxseeds | Linseed | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 13 | Millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 4.1 |
| 14 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 15 | Lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 3.9 |
| 16 | Peanut Hearts | Heart | meat | good | - | 3.8 |
| 17 | Quinoa | Quinoa | carb | good | - | 3.7 |
| 18 | Sunflower Chips | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.5 |
| 19 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 20 | Marine Microalgae (source of DHA) | Microalgae | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 21 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 22 | Dried Chicory Root Inulin | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 23 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 24 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
Brand
- Website
- https://v-dog.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
- v-dog.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 | +5.61 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.7% | -0.115 | -3.76 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.092 | -0.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.7% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.1% | 0.163 | +1.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 25.0% | -0.012 | -0.30 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.7% | -0.065 | -0.30 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.7% | 0.060 | +0.28 |
| 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 | -9.79 | 0.222 | -2.17 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.61 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 32.7% | -0.115 | -3.76 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.092 | -0.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.7% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.1% | 0.163 | +1.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 25.0% | -0.012 | -0.30 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.7% | -0.065 | -0.30 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.7% | 0.060 | +0.28 |
| 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 | -9.79 | 0.222 | -2.17 |
| 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
- 47.2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 9 | 9.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 88.4 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 330 | 364.6 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); 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.
50/100 · limited — 4 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 2 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "free of animal products, fillers, corn, soy, and wheat" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
- "24% high-quality protein" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "complete and balanced plant-powered kibble" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "AAFCO-approved, nutritionally complete dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypoallergenic formula (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| added taurine, plant-based DHA, and essential omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| free of animal products, fillers, corn, soy, and wheat (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced plant-powered kibble (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO-approved, nutritionally complete dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of mega DHA (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Exceeds AAFCO standards (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 24% high-quality protein (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Allergy-friendly, developed without the top allergens (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cruelty-free, good for the planet (on page) | provenance | 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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