Health Extension Vegetarian Entree

Wet Pate · complete

55out of 100

Average

our rating

Our verdict

Is Health Extension Vegetarian Entree a good dog food?

We score it 55/100 (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

Meat makes up an estimated 5% of the dry matter (3% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
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. Find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (32)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

supplement 52.7%
veg 22.5%
carb 8.1%
other 4.0%
oil 3.8%
meat 3.4%
additive 3.4%
mineral 2.2%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Sweet Potatoes	Sweet Potatoes	carb · good	-	4.1
2	Butternut Squash	Butternut Squash	veg · good	-	4.1
3	Water Sufficient for Processing	Water	other	-	4.0
4	Brown Rice	Rice - brown / whole grain	carb · medium	-	3.9
5	Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	3.9
6	Vegetable Oil	Vegetable oil	oil · medium	-	3.8
7	Peas	Peas	veg · good	-	3.7
8	Blueberries	Blueberries	veg · good	-	3.7
9	Cranberries	Cranberries	veg · good	-	3.6
10	Kale	Kale	veg · good	-	3.5
11	Brewers Dried Yeast	Yeast	supplement · good	-	3.5
12	Dried Eggs	Dried Egg	meat · medium	-	3.4
13	Guar Gum	Guar gum	additive · medium	-	3.4
14	Taurine	Taurine	supplement · good	-	3.3
15	Vitamins {Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	3.2
16	Niacin Supplement	Niacin	supplement · good	-	3.2
17	L-Ascorbyl-2 Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C)	Vitamin C	supplement · good	-	3.1
18	Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1)	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	3.0
19	Calcium Pantothenate	Calcium pantothenate	supplement · good	-	3.0
20	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement · good	-	2.9
21	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6)	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement · good	-	2.8
22	Riboflavin Supplement (Source of Vitamin B2)	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	2.8
23	Folic Acid	Folic acid	supplement · good	-	2.7
24	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	2.6
25	Biotin	Biotin	supplement · good	-	2.6
26	Vitamin D2 Supplement}	Vitamin D	supplement · good	-	2.5
27	Minerals {Zinc Sulfate	Zinc sulfate	supplement · medium	-	2.4
28	Ferrous Sulfate	Iron sulfate	supplement · good	-	2.4
29	Copper Sulfate	Copper sulphate	supplement · good	-	2.3
30	Manganese Sulfate	Manganese sulfate	supplement · medium	-	2.3
31	Selenium Yeast	Selenium	mineral · good	-	2.2
32	Potassium Iodide}	Potassium iodide	supplement · good	-	2.1

1. Sweet Potatoes4.1% estimated
Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
2. Butternut Squash4.1% estimated
Butternut Squash · veg · good
3. Water Sufficient for Processing4.0% estimated
Water · other
4. Brown Rice3.9% estimated
Rice - brown / whole grain · carb · medium
5. Carrots3.9% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
6. Vegetable Oil3.8% estimated
Vegetable oil · oil · medium
7. Peas3.7% estimated
Peas · veg · good
8. Blueberries3.7% estimated
Blueberries · veg · good
9. Cranberries3.6% estimated
Cranberries · veg · good
10. Kale3.5% estimated
Kale · veg · good
11. Brewers Dried Yeast3.5% estimated
Yeast · supplement · good
12. Dried Eggs3.4% estimated
Dried Egg · meat · medium
13. Guar Gum3.4% estimated
Guar gum · additive · medium
14. Taurine3.3% estimated
Taurine · supplement · good
15. Vitamins {Vitamin E Supplement3.2% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
16. Niacin Supplement3.2% estimated
Niacin · supplement · good
17. L-Ascorbyl-2 Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C)3.1% estimated
Vitamin C · supplement · good
18. Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1)3.0% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
19. Calcium Pantothenate3.0% estimated
Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
20. Vitamin A Supplement2.9% estimated
Vitamin A · supplement · good
21. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6)2.8% estimated
Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
22. Riboflavin Supplement (Source of Vitamin B2)2.8% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
23. Folic Acid2.7% estimated
Folic acid · supplement · good
24. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.6% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
25. Biotin2.6% estimated
Biotin · supplement · good
26. Vitamin D2 Supplement}2.5% estimated
Vitamin D · supplement · good
27. Minerals {Zinc Sulfate2.4% estimated
Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
28. Ferrous Sulfate2.4% estimated
Iron sulfate · supplement · good
29. Copper Sulfate2.3% estimated
Copper sulphate · supplement · good
30. Manganese Sulfate2.3% estimated
Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
31. Selenium Yeast2.2% estimated
Selenium · mineral · good
32. Potassium Iodide}2.1% estimated
Potassium iodide · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 7% · Fat 2%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	7%
Fat	2%
Fibre	3%
Moisture	76%
Calcium	0.25%
Phosphorus	0.20%

Energy: 78 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion.

Feeding guide

Adults: Feed 3/4 to 1 1/4 cans per 15lbs of body weight per day. Puppies: Twice the adult amount.

No additives recorded yet.

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

Brand and contact: Health Extension

Website: https://www.healthextension.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-992-9738
Address: 50 Commerce Dr, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Contact page: www.healthextension.com

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: www.healthextension.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.

Brand and retailer reviews

External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.

140 reviews on this product · 4.9/5

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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

The overall score is 55 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages changed the result by -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.2. The added vitamins and minerals shifted things by -0.9, and the additive load changed the result by -0.9.

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	0.8	9.191	+7.24
Carb share of dry matter	6.6%	-0.115	-0.76
Oil share of dry matter	5.5%	-0.092	-0.51
Vegetable share of dry matter	4.9%	-0.005	-0.03
Additive share of dry matter	4.4%	0.163	+0.72
Supplement share of dry matter	70.9%	-0.012	-0.87
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
Additive penalty	-4.10	0.222	-0.91
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Wet Pate	yes	-0.672	-0.67

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Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.8	9.191	+7.24
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	6.6%	-0.115	-0.76
Oil share of dry matter	5.5%	-0.092	-0.51
Vegetable share of dry matter	4.9%	-0.005	-0.03
Additive share of dry matter	4.4%	0.163	+0.72
Supplement share of dry matter	70.9%	-0.012	-0.87
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	0.0%	-0.065	+0.00
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	0	-0.876	+0.00
Largest single poor ingredient	0.0%	0.060	+0.00
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Prints ingredient percentages	no	0.000	+0.00
Complete diet	no	2.294	+0.00
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	-4.10	0.222	-0.91
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	yes	-0.672	-0.67
Processing: Wet Chunks	no	-0.672	+0.00

Processing-type offset: -0.08
Subtotal: 55.1
Final score: 55/100

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	7	29.2 (band 18 to 40%)	100
Fat	2	8.3 (band 5.5 to 20%)	81.7
Fibre	3	12.5 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Calcium	0.25	1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)	86.3
Phosphorus	0.2	0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)	91.7
Calcium:phosphorus ratio	1.3	1.3 (band 1 to 2%)	85
Energy (kcal/100g)	78	325	100

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

Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

No nutritional additives section declared on the label.

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) - not on file	0/10
✓ 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, Additives 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

"complete and balanced nutrition without relying on any animal proteins" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.

8 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
Proprietary Blend of Probiotics, Apple Cider Vinegar and Colostrum (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Slow Cooked In Small Batches (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Suitable for canines across all life stages, from playful puppies to wise senior adults (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Vet Formulated (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
No GMOs, soy, wheat, corn, by-products, fillers, artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors (on page)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
complete and balanced nutrition without relying on any animal proteins (on page)	Content	consistent	Manufacturer assertion
Improve Gut Health; Nourish Skin & Coat; Boost Immunity; Avoid Allergens; Strengthen Hip and joints; Support Heart Health; Stimulate Brain Function; Maintain Healthy Weight; Build Muscle and Endurance (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
30+ functional superfoods (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
formulated to meet nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for maintenance (on pack)	Nutrient	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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