Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Lamb & Pea Recipe
Dry Extruded complete
Is Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Grain Free Lamb & Pea Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (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 rating of 48 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.9 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -2.9 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.
- Recipe48
- Nutritionallow99
- Transparency55
- 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
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- 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 4% of the dry matter (5% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 25%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 6%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.30%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.50%
Energy: 352 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc proteinate; Zinc oxide; Vitamin E supplement 125 IU/kg; Ferrous sulfate; Manganous oxide; Manganese proteinate; Copper sulfate; Vitamin A supplement; D-calcium pantothenate; Sodium selenite; Copper proteinate; Niacin supplement; Riboflavin supplement; Calcium iodate; Thiamine mononitrate; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 supplement; Cobalt carbonate; Folic acid; Biotin; Vitamin B12 supplement
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols (preservative); Citric acid (preservative)
Feeding guide
Feed based on weight and life stage using an 8 oz standard measuring cup; see feeding chart. Pregnant or nursing adult dogs: free-choice feeding. Always provide fresh water.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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 (51)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 2 | lamb meal | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 3 | peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | faba beans | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.5 |
| 6 | pea flour | Pea flour | carb | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 7 | canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | tapioca starch | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | ground flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.4 |
| 11 | salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 15 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | sodium tripolyphosphate | Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) | additive | poor | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 19 | dried chicory root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | raspberries | Raspberries | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | tomatoes | Tomato | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 23 | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | citric acid (preservative) | Citric Acid | additive | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | manganous oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | d-calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | niacin supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | riboflavin supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product | Lactobacillus plantarum | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | cobalt carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
Brand
- Website
- https://chickensouppets.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 203-861-4000
- Contact page
- chickensouppets.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
- chickensouppets.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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.93 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.115 | -0.72 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.56 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.6% | 0.163 | +2.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 61.8% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.3% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -13.12 | 0.222 | -2.91 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.93 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.115 | -0.72 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.56 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.6% | 0.163 | +2.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 61.8% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.3% | -0.065 | -0.41 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -13.12 | 0.222 | -2.91 |
| 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
- 48.0
- Final score
- 48/100
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 | 25 | 27.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.2 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 6 | 6.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 352 | 389 | 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) | 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Lamb #1 Ingredient (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No by-product meals (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Holistic for Health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No wheat, corn or soy (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colors, preservatives or flavors (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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