Our verdict
Is Earthborn Holistic Pet Food K95 Beef a good dog food?
We score it 53/100 (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: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, 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 (39)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 51.8%
- veg 15.3%
- additive 11.2%
- meat 9.8%
- other 3.3%
- carb 3.3%
- oil 3.0%
- mineral 2.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 2 | Beef Broth | Cooking broth | other · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 4 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 3.3 |
| 5 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 6 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | Dried Whole Eggs | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 9 | Apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 11 | Olive Oil | Olive oil | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Cassia Gum | Cassia gum | additive · poor | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 18 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 21 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 23 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Beef3.4% estimated
- 2. Beef Broth3.3% estimated
- 3. Beef Liver3.3% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potatoes3.3% estimated
- 5. Carrots3.2% estimated
- 6. Green Beans3.2% estimated
- 7. Dried Whole Eggs3.1% estimated
- 8. Calcium Carbonate3.1% estimated
- 9. Apples3.0% estimated
- 10. Blueberries3.0% estimated
- 11. Olive Oil3.0% estimated
- 12. Sodium Tripolyphosphate2.9% estimated
- 13. Flaxseed2.9% estimated
- 14. Guar Gum2.8% estimated
- 15. Cassia Gum2.8% estimated
- 16. Choline Chloride2.7% estimated
- 17. Salt2.7% estimated
- 18. Lecithin2.7% estimated
- 19. Yucca Schidigera2.6% estimated
- 20. Zinc Proteinate2.6% estimated
- 21. Vitamin E Supplement2.5% estimated
- 22. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C)2.5% estimated
- 23. Ferrous Sulfate2.4% estimated
- 24. Zinc Sulfate2.4% estimated
- 25. Iron Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 26. Copper Proteinate2.3% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Mononitrate2.3% estimated
- 28. Sodium Selenite2.2% estimated
- 29. Niacin Supplement2.2% estimated
- 30. D-Calcium Pantothenate2.1% estimated
- 31. Vitamin A Supplement2.1% estimated
- 32. Manganese Sulfate2.0% estimated
- 33. Riboflavin Supplement2.0% estimated
- 34. Manganese Proteinate2.0% estimated
- 35. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.9% estimated
- 36. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.9% estimated
- 37. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.8% estimated
- 38. Calcium Iodate1.8% estimated
- 39. Folic Acid1.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 9.50% · Fat 8.50%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.50% |
| Fat | 8.50% |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Moisture | 78% |
Energy: 110 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed adult dogs one 13 oz. container per 13-15 pounds of body weight daily, depending on activity level. When feeding with dry product, one container of K95 dog food replaces approximately 3/4 cup dry pet food. Have clean, fresh water available at all times.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C); Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Sodium Selenite; Niacin Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Manganese Sulfate; Riboflavin Supplement; Manganese Proteinate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid; Choline Chloride
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Earthborn Holistic Pet Food
- Address
- 9634 Hedden Rd., Evansville, IN 47725
- Contact page
- www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com
- Social
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
- www.earthbornholisticpetfood.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 53 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 +5.4. Furthermore, the additive load contributed -3, and the additives in the recipe adjusted the score by +2.3.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.115 | -0.13 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.37 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 13.8% | 0.163 | +2.25 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.2% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.6% | -0.065 | -0.69 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -13.51 | 0.222 | -3.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.39 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.115 | -0.13 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.37 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 13.8% | 0.163 | +2.25 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.2% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.6% | -0.065 | -0.69 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.9% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -13.51 | 0.222 | -3.00 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 52.7
- Final score
- 53/100
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 | 9.5 | 43.2 (band 22.500000000000004 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8.5 | 38.6 (band 6.875000000000001 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 110 | 500 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc Proteinate
- Vitamin E Supplement
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C)
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Sodium Selenite
- Niacin Supplement
- D-Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Manganese Sulfate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Manganese Proteinate
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Calcium Iodate
- Folic Acid
- Choline Chloride
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
- "single meat protein wet dog food made with real beef" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "grain- and gluten-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| can be served as a tasty stand-alone meal or as a topper or mixer (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| single meat protein wet dog food made with real beef (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain- and gluten-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| crafted with wholesome fruits and veggies (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| loaded with protein, fat, and amino acids (on page) | High/low level | 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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