Health Extension Digestive Support Turkey & Sweet Potato Entrée in Gravy

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Digestive Support Turkey & Sweet Potato Entrée in Gravy
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Is Health Extension Digestive Support Turkey & Sweet Potato Entrée in Gravy a good dog food?

We score it 51/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

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.

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.
  • Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.

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 chicken
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
  • Your dog avoids fish: it is listed as an ingredient
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice flour
  • 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 (13)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • meat 26.9%
  • carb 23.5%
  • other 18.1%
  • additive 11.9%
  • oil 7.7%
  • supplement 6.5%
  • fibre 5.4%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1TurkeyTurkeymeat · medium-10.0
2ChickenChickenmeat · medium-9.6
3Turkey BrothCooking brothother · medium-9.2
4Water Sufficient For ProcessingWaterother-8.8
5Sweet PotatoSweet Potatoescarb · good-8.5
6Tapioca StarchTapioca Starchcarb · medium-8.1
7Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)Rapeseed oiloil · good-7.7
8Dried Egg ProductDried Eggmeat · medium-7.3
9Rice FlourRice flourcarb · medium-6.9
10Tricalcium PhosphateTricalcium phosphatesupplement · good-6.5
11SaltSaltadditive · poor-6.2
12Natural FlavorFlavoradditive · poor-5.8
13InulinInulinfibre · good-5.4
  1. 1. Turkey10.0% estimated
    Turkey · meat · medium
  2. 2. Chicken9.6% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  3. 3. Turkey Broth9.2% estimated
    Cooking broth · other · medium
  4. 4. Water Sufficient For Processing8.8% estimated
    Water · other
  5. 5. Sweet Potato8.5% estimated
    Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
  6. 6. Tapioca Starch8.1% estimated
    Tapioca Starch · carb · medium
  7. 7. Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)7.7% estimated
    Rapeseed oil · oil · good
  8. 8. Dried Egg Product7.3% estimated
    Dried Egg · meat · medium
  9. 9. Rice Flour6.9% estimated
    Rice flour · carb · medium
  10. 10. Tricalcium Phosphate6.5% estimated
    Tricalcium phosphate · supplement · good
  11. 11. Salt6.2% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  12. 12. Natural Flavor5.8% estimated
    Flavor · additive · poor
  13. 13. Inulin5.4% estimated
    Inulin · fibre · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 7% · Fat 6%

Declared analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein7%
Fat6%
Fibre2%
Moisture79%

Energy: 118 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.

Feeding guide

Adult Dog: Feed ½ to 1-1¼ cans per 4-7lbs of body weight per day. Puppies: Feed up to twice as much per pound of body weight as an adult. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Zinc Oxide; Reduced Iron; Sodium Selenite; Manganese Sulfate; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Potassium Iodide; Vitamin E Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Beta-Carotene; Biotin; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Folic Acid; Potassium Chloride; Magnesium Sulfate; Choline Chloride

Technological additives

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14

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Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-14
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)

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.

External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.1 points, while the additives in the recipe added +3.3 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6 points, and the additive load deducted -3.2 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.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.39.191+3.08
Carb share of dry matter19.8%-0.115-2.28
Oil share of dry matter14.6%-0.092-1.34
Additive share of dry matter20.5%0.163+3.34
Supplement share of dry matter11.5%-0.012-0.14
Other share of dry matter0.9%-0.375-0.33
Recipe graded poor11.9%-0.065-0.77
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient6.2%0.060+0.37
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-14.430.222-3.20
Processing multiplier1.0033.786+33.79
Processing: Wet Chunksyes-0.672-0.67
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.39.191+3.08
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter19.8%-0.115-2.28
Oil share of dry matter14.6%-0.092-1.34
Vegetable share of dry matter0.0%-0.005+0.00
Additive share of dry matter20.5%0.163+3.34
Supplement share of dry matter11.5%-0.012-0.14
Other share of dry matter0.9%-0.375-0.33
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor11.9%-0.065-0.77
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient6.2%0.060+0.37
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-14.430.222-3.20
Processing multiplier1.0033.786+33.79
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksyes-0.672-0.67
Processing-type offset
-0.08
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
51.5
Final score
51/100

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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein733.3 (band 25.28571428571429 to 40%)100
Fat628.6 (band 7.726190476190477 to 20%)100
Fibre29.5 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Energy (kcal/100g)118561.9100

Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Reduced Iron
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Copper Amino Acid Complex
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Vitamin E Supplement
  • Vitamin A Supplement
  • Niacin Supplement
  • D-Calcium Pantothenate
  • Thiamine Mononitrate
  • Beta-Carotene
  • Biotin
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Riboflavin Supplement
  • Vitamin B12 Supplement
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
  • Folic Acid
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Magnesium Sulfate
  • 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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ 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 file0/5

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

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
thoughtfully crafted to support your pup's digestive system and overall well-being (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Balanced Digestion & Powered Immunity (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Improve Gut Health (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Nourish Skin & Coat (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Boost Immunity (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Avoid Allergens (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Strengthen Hip and joints (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Support Heart Health (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Stimulate Brain Function (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Maintain Healthy Weight (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Build Muscle and Endurance (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Vet Formulated (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Mouth-watering Meat based recipes infused with 30+ superfoods (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Proprietary Blend of Probiotics, Apple Cider Vinegar and Colostrum (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No GMOs, soy, wheat, corn, by-products, fillers, artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer 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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