Our verdict
Is Hi-Point Pet Food Golden Mini Chunk a good dog food?
We score it 43/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this 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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists dehydrated pork protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
- 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 (29)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 62.5%
- carb 17.7%
- additive 7.9%
- meat 4.2%
- oil 4.2%
- mineral 3.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat Middlings | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 4.5 |
| 2 | Ground Corn | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 3 | Whole Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 4 | Soybean Meal | Soybean Meal | carb · poor | - | 4.3 |
| 5 | Pork Meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 4.2 |
| 7 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 8 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.0 |
| 9 | Propionic Acid | Propionic Acid | additive · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 10 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
| 11 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
| 12 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 13 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 14 | Silicon Dioxide | Silica | mineral · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 15 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 16 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 18 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 19 | Manganous Oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 20 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex | Menadione sodium bisulfite complex | supplement · poor | - | 2.8 |
| 24 | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 25 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Thiamin Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | and Folic Acid. | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
- 1. Wheat Middlings4.5% estimated
- 2. Ground Corn4.5% estimated
- 3. Whole Grain Sorghum4.4% estimated
- 4. Soybean Meal4.3% estimated
- 5. Pork Meal4.2% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)4.2% estimated
- 7. Calcium Carbonate4.1% estimated
- 8. Salt4.0% estimated
- 9. Propionic Acid3.9% estimated
- 10. Choline Chloride3.8% estimated
- 11. Ferrous Sulfate3.8% estimated
- 12. Zinc Oxide3.7% estimated
- 13. Vitamin E Supplement3.6% estimated
- 14. Silicon Dioxide3.5% estimated
- 15. Copper Sulfate3.4% estimated
- 16. Niacin Supplement3.4% estimated
- 17. Vitamin B12 Supplement3.3% estimated
- 18. Sodium Selenite3.2% estimated
- 19. Manganous Oxide3.1% estimated
- 20. D-Calcium Pantothenate3.1% estimated
- 21. Vitamin A Supplement3.0% estimated
- 22. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.9% estimated
- 23. Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex2.8% estimated
- 24. Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide2.7% estimated
- 25. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.7% estimated
- 26. Thiamin Mononitrate2.6% estimated
- 27. Riboflavin Supplement2.5% estimated
- 28. Biotin2.4% estimated
- 29. and Folic Acid.2.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 18% · Fat 7%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18% |
| Fat | 7% |
| Fibre | 7% |
| Moisture | 12% |
Energy: 303 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed daily 3/4 cup for 5 lbs, 1 1/4 cups for 10 lbs, 1 1/2 cups for 15 lbs, 2 cups for 20 lbs, 2 1/2 cups for 25 lbs, 2 3/4 cups for 30 lbs, 3 1/4 cups for 40 lbs, 4 cups for 50 lbs, 4 1/2 cups for 60 lbs, 5 1/2 cups for 70-80 lbs (8 oz cup)
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Oxide; Vitamin E Supplement; Copper Sulfate; Niacin Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Sodium Selenite; Manganous Oxide; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex; Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Thiamin Mononitrate; Riboflavin Supplement; Biotin; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Propionic Acid; Silicon Dioxide; Choline Chloride
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Hi-Point Pet Food
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 405-273-7000
- Address
- 201 South Broadway, Shawnee, OK 74801
- Contact page
- www.hipointpetfood.com
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
- www.hipointpetfood.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 rating of 43 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.1 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +4.12 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.1% | -0.115 | -1.97 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.092 | -0.41 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.8% | 0.163 | +1.27 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.7% | -0.012 | -0.77 |
| Recipe graded poor | 18.9% | -0.065 | -1.23 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| 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 | -9.58 | 0.222 | -2.13 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +4.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.1% | -0.115 | -1.97 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.092 | -0.41 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.8% | 0.163 | +1.27 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.7% | -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 | 18.9% | -0.065 | -1.23 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| 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 | -9.58 | 0.222 | -2.13 |
| 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
- 42.7
- Final score
- 43/100
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 | 18 | 19.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 75.2 |
| Fat | 7 | 7.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 79.2 |
| Fibre | 7 | 7.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 303 | 334.8 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 18 nutritional additives on the label
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Oxide
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Copper Sulfate
- Niacin Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Sodium Selenite
- Manganous Oxide
- D-Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
- Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Thiamin Mononitrate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Biotin
- Folic Acid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Management Formula (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated for dogs who may need help losing weight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Provides your dog with a low calorie and high fiber diet to support weight loss (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Bite size kibble for all breeds (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with Pork and Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 18% Protein | 7% Fat (on page) | 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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