TFP Nutrition Star Pro® Puppy Formula
Dry Extruded complete
Is TFP Nutrition Star Pro® Puppy Formula a good dog food?
We score it 42/100 (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".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 42 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.3 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 -1.7 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.
- Recipe42
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 29%
- Fat
- 19%
- Fibre
- 3.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.55%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 3.25%
Energy: 391.8 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Pet food should be stored in a well-ventilated, dry area protected from rodents and insects. Pet food is perishable. Do not feed moldy or insect-infested pet food to animals as it may cause illness or death.
Feeding guide
For newly weaned puppies, moisten the food with water and feed frequently during this important growth period. As the puppy grows older, the amount of liquid should be reduced to the amount your puppy prefers or feed completely dry. Divide the suggested feeding portion into three equal servings for puppies six weeks to six months of age. From six months to one year, divide the suggested feeding into two equal portions per day. One standard 8-oz cup holds approximately 4 oz of food. Changes in pet food should be made gradually.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.9/5 · 528 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 (36)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken by-product meal (natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 2 | brewers rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 3 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 4 | ground whole wheat | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 3.5 |
| 5 | dried plain beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 6 | fish meal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 7 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 8 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 3.3 |
| 9 | dried egg product | Dried Egg | meat | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 3.2 |
| 11 | salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | fish oil (source of DHA) | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | brewers dried yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 17 | L-ascorbyl- 2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 19 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | riboflavin supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity) | Menadione sodium bisulfite complex | supplement | poor | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | copper sulfate. | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
Brand
- Phone
- 936-564-3711
- Contact page
- www.tfpnutrition.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-18
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.tfpnutrition.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 | +5.32 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.115 | -0.78 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.092 | -0.97 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.3% | 0.163 | +1.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.3% | -0.012 | -0.72 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.4% | -0.065 | -0.74 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.83 | 0.222 | -1.74 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.32 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.115 | -0.78 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.092 | -0.97 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.3% | 0.163 | +1.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.3% | -0.012 | -0.72 |
| 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 | 11.4% | -0.065 | -0.74 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -7.83 | 0.222 | -1.74 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 41.7
- Final score
- 42/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; 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 | 29 | 32 | 100 |
| Fat | 19 | 21 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 391.8 | 432.9 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
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.
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) | 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, 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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "100% nutritionally complete--no need to add supplements" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult)" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly digestible - produces smaller, firmer stools (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains Vitamins E--a natural preservative (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Poultry based protein (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified nutrition for puppies from weaning to maturity (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No soy/No corn (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% nutritionally complete--no need to add supplements (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports healthy joint function (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps puppy reach full genetic potential (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| DHA supports growth and development (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Produces a healthy, shiny hair coat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 29% protein/19% fat (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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