Gentle Giants 'Quality of Life' Feast for Meat Lovers
Dry Extruded complete
Is Gentle Giants 'Quality of Life' Feast for Meat Lovers a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (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 52 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 +6.9 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.
- Recipe52
- Nutritionallow93
- 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
- Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter; 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
- 9%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.50%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.40%
Energy: 333 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
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; 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 and Rosemary Extract; Yucca Schidigera Extract; Choline Chloride
Feeding guide
Feed dogs/puppies the same total daily amount as previous food, spread over five or more smaller, more frequent meals each day. Puppies: introduce at approximately four weeks, moisten with water initially, feed at least five times per day. Highly active/athletic adults: additional amounts based on activity level. Gestating/lactating females: additional amounts as needed. Gradual transition over 7-8 days. Elevate bowls, feed 10-15 minutes then remove, no stress/exercise/vehicle 1 hour before/after meals.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists bacon
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (54)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Meal | Beef | meat | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | Pearled Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 3 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 4 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | Beef | Beef | meat | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 7 | Bacon | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.3 |
| 8 | Whole Flaxseeds | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | Menhaden Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 10 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 11 | Dried Kelp Meal | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 17 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 18 | New Zealand Green Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 21 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 22 | Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | Chicory | Chicory | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C) | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 26 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | Zinc Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | Copper Lysine Complex | Copper | mineral | good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | Manganese Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | Beta Carotene | Beta Carotene | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus plantarum | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Cobalt Carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | Cobalt Glucoheptonate | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | Mixed Tocopherols and Rosemary Extract | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 1.2 |
Brand
- [email protected]
- Phone
- (951) 818-2512
- Address
- 960 Sixth Street - Suite 101A-104, Norco, CA 92860
- Contact page
- www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com
- Social
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- 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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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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.90 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.115 | -1.07 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.2% | 0.163 | +0.68 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 66.4% | -0.012 | -0.81 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.3% | -0.065 | -0.09 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.3% | 0.060 | +0.08 |
| 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 | -4.19 | 0.222 | -0.93 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.3% | -0.115 | -1.07 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.2% | 0.163 | +0.68 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 66.4% | -0.012 | -0.81 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.3% | -0.065 | -0.09 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.3% | 0.060 | +0.08 |
| 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 | -4.19 | 0.222 | -0.93 |
| 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
- 51.7
- Final score
- 52/100
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.
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) | 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| complete and balanced nutrition for dogs and puppies of all breeds, all sizes, and all ages (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added New Zealand Green Mussels is a superfood functional ingredient that helps support your pet's healthy joints, reduces inflammation, and is an excellent natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added prebiotics and probiotics support healthy intestinal regularity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added Chelated vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and supplements such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Taurine and Niacin improves digestion, increases absorption of nutrients, maximizes nutrition, and supports optimal health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports longevity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| veterinarian recommended (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Fillers (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lower saturated fat inside every kibble (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crude Fat: 9% (Min.) (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Poultry Free (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 0.5% (Min.) (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Greasy Coating of Saturated Fat on the outside of each kibble (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 1.4% (Min.) (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No BHA, No BHT, No Ethoxyquin (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Non-GMO Super Premium Ingredients (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Corn, No Wheat, No Soy, No Gluten, No By-Products, No Artificial Colors or Dyes, No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Preservatives (on pack) | Free-from | 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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