Gentle Giants Pet Products Small Bites Chicken Classic 'Quality of Life' Feast
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Our verdict
Is Gentle Giants Pet Products Small Bites Chicken Classic 'Quality of Life' Feast 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.
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 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: the label lists poultry
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists pearled barley
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (55)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 52.5%
- veg 20.6%
- carb 9.2%
- meat 9.1%
- additive 3.4%
- mineral 3.0%
- oil 2.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 2.4 |
| 2 | Pearled Barley | Pearled Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 3 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 4 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.3 |
| 7 | Natural Poultry Flavor | Poultry | meat · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 8 | Whole Flaxseeds | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | Menhaden Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 10 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 11 | Dried Kelp Meal | Kelp | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 12 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 13 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 14 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 15 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.1 |
| 17 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 18 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 19 | New Zealand Green Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 21 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 22 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 23 | Apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 24 | Chicory | Chicory | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C) | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 26 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 28 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | Zinc Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Copper Lysine Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | Manganese Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Beta Carotene | Beta Carotene | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 37 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 46 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | Cobalt Carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | Cobalt Glucoheptonate | Cobalt Glucoheptonate | mineral · good | - | 1.2 |
| 55 | Mixed Tocopherols (to preserve freshness) and Rosemary Extract | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 1.2 |
- 1. Chicken Meal2.4% estimated
- 2. Pearled Barley2.4% estimated
- 3. Brown Rice2.4% estimated
- 4. Oatmeal2.3% estimated
- 5. Peas2.3% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)2.3% estimated
- 7. Natural Poultry Flavor2.3% estimated
- 8. Whole Flaxseeds2.3% estimated
- 9. Menhaden Fish Meal2.2% estimated
- 10. Dried Yeast2.2% estimated
- 11. Dried Kelp Meal2.2% estimated
- 12. Dried Egg Product2.2% estimated
- 13. Salt2.1% estimated
- 14. Potassium Chloride2.1% estimated
- 15. Choline Chloride2.1% estimated
- 16. Sweet Potatoes2.1% estimated
- 17. Carrots2.1% estimated
- 18. Spinach2.0% estimated
- 19. New Zealand Green Mussel2.0% estimated
- 20. Pumpkin2.0% estimated
- 21. Cranberries2.0% estimated
- 22. Blueberries1.9% estimated
- 23. Apples1.9% estimated
- 24. Chicory1.9% estimated
- 25. Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)1.9% estimated
- 26. Vitamin E Supplement1.9% estimated
- 27. Taurine1.8% estimated
- 28. Ferrous Sulfate1.8% estimated
- 29. Zinc Sulfate1.8% estimated
- 30. Zinc Methionine Complex1.8% estimated
- 31. Copper Sulfate1.8% estimated
- 32. Copper Lysine Complex1.7% estimated
- 33. Manganese Sulfate1.7% estimated
- 34. Manganese Methionine Complex1.7% estimated
- 35. Beta Carotene1.7% estimated
- 36. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.6% estimated
- 37. Niacin Supplement1.6% estimated
- 38. Vitamin A Supplement1.6% estimated
- 39. Calcium Pantothenate1.6% estimated
- 40. Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product1.6% estimated
- 41. Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product1.5% estimated
- 42. Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product1.5% estimated
- 43. Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product1.5% estimated
- 44. Biotin1.5% estimated
- 45. Thiamine Mononitrate1.4% estimated
- 46. Riboflavin Supplement1.4% estimated
- 47. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.4% estimated
- 48. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.4% estimated
- 49. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.4% estimated
- 50. Folic Acid1.3% estimated
- 51. Sodium Selenite1.3% estimated
- 52. Calcium Iodate1.3% estimated
- 53. Cobalt Carbonate1.3% estimated
- 54. Cobalt Glucoheptonate1.2% estimated
- 55. Mixed Tocopherols (to preserve freshness) and Rosemary Extract1.2% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 22% · Fat 9%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 9% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.50% |
Energy: 333 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C); Vitamin E Supplement; Taurine; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Methionine Complex; Copper Sulfate; Copper Lysine Complex; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Methionine Complex; Beta Carotene; Yucca Schidigera Extract; Niacin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Biotin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Cobalt Carbonate; Cobalt Glucoheptonate
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (to preserve freshness); Rosemary Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Gentle Giants Pet Products
- [email protected]
- Phone
- (951) 818-2512
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
- gentlegiantspetproducts.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 an overall score of 50 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 +6.8 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.76 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.115 | -1.02 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.0% | 0.163 | +0.65 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.1% | -0.012 | -0.77 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.5% | -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 | -4.09 | 0.222 | -0.91 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.76 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.115 | -1.02 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.0% | 0.163 | +0.65 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.1% | -0.012 | -0.77 |
| 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 | 3.5% | -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 | -4.09 | 0.222 | -0.91 |
| 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
- 50.5
- 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 | 22 | 24.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 9 | 9.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 88.4 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 333 | 368 | 100 |
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.
Declared fortification: 26 nutritional additives on the label
- Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Taurine
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Zinc Methionine Complex
- Copper Sulfate
- Copper Lysine Complex
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Methionine Complex
- Beta Carotene
- Yucca Schidigera Extract
- Niacin Supplement
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Biotin
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Sodium Selenite
- Calcium Iodate
- Cobalt Carbonate
- Cobalt Glucoheptonate
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) - 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent For All Breeds - Small, Medium And Large (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent For All Ages - Puppies - Adults - Seniors (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| New Zealand Green Mussel - a powerful natural source of Glucosamine and Chondroitine that supports joint health, can reduce inflammation and can help restore bone strength (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Complete And Balanced Nutrition For All Dogs (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrition Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural, Non GMO Ingredients (on pack) | 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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