Inukshuk Professional Dog Food 32/32

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32/32
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Is Inukshuk Professional Dog Food 32/32 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.

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 7% of the dry matter (9% 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 adult dogs
  • Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists herring meal
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists whole-grain maize
  • 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 (44)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 53.6%
  • carb 11.0%
  • meat 8.6%
  • mineral 8.1%
  • oil 5.7%
  • additive 5.2%
  • veg 5.0%
  • fibre 2.8%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1Chicken MealDried chicken proteinmeat · good-3.0
2Chicken FatChicken Oil and Fatoil · good-3.0
3Herring MealHerring Mealmeat · medium-2.9
4Ground Whole Grain CornWhole-Grain Maizecarb · medium-2.9
5Ground Whole Grain WheatWheatcarb · poor-2.9
6Wheat ShortsWheatcarb · poor-2.8
7Dried Beet PulpBeet Pulpfibre · medium-2.8
8Dried Brewer’s YeastBrewer's Yeastsupplement · good-2.8
9Herring OilHerring Oiloil · good-2.7
10SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.7
11Chicken LiverChicken Livermeat · good-2.7
12Kelp MealSeaweed Mealsupplement · medium-2.6
13Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.6
14LecithinLecithinsupplement · good-2.6
15Chicory RootChicory rootveg · good-2.5
16Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)Tocopherolsadditive · good-2.5
17FlaxseedLinseedveg · good-2.5
18Glucosamine HydrochlorideGlucosaminesupplement · good-2.4
19Chondroitin SulfateChondroitinsupplement · good-2.4
20Black Malted BarleyBarleycarb · medium-2.4
21Calcium Propionate (preservative)Calcium Carbonatesupplement · medium-2.3
22LimestoneLimestonemineral · medium-2.3
23Iron ProteinateIron Proteinatemineral · good-2.3
24Zinc ProteinateZinc Proteinatesupplement · good-2.2
25L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphatesupplement · good-2.2
26Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.2
27TaurineTaurinesupplement · good-2.1
28Manganese ProteinateManganese proteinatesupplement · good-2.1
29Yucca Schidigera ExtractYucca Schidigerasupplement · good-2.1
30Copper ProteinateCopper proteinatesupplement · good-2.0
31L-LysineLysinesupplement · medium-2.0
32Selenium YeastSeleniummineral · good-1.9
33Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-1.9
34Niacin (B3)Niacinsupplement · good-1.9
35Calcium Pantothenate (B5)Calcium pantothenatesupplement · good-1.8
36Biotin (B7)Biotinsupplement · good-1.8
37Riboflavin (B2)Riboflavinsupplement · good-1.8
38Thiamine Mononitrate (B1)Thiamine mononitratesupplement · good-1.7
39Vitamin B12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-1.7
40Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6)Pyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-1.7
41Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-1.6
42Cobalt SulfateCobalt Sulfatemineral · medium-1.6
43Calcium IodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-1.6
44Folic Acid (B9)Folic acidsupplement · good-1.5
  1. 1. Chicken Meal3.0% estimated
    Dried chicken protein · meat · good
  2. 2. Chicken Fat3.0% estimated
    Chicken Oil and Fat · oil · good
  3. 3. Herring Meal2.9% estimated
    Herring Meal · meat · medium
  4. 4. Ground Whole Grain Corn2.9% estimated
    Whole-Grain Maize · carb · medium
  5. 5. Ground Whole Grain Wheat2.9% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  6. 6. Wheat Shorts2.8% estimated
    Wheat · carb · poor
  7. 7. Dried Beet Pulp2.8% estimated
    Beet Pulp · fibre · medium
  8. 8. Dried Brewer’s Yeast2.8% estimated
    Brewer's Yeast · supplement · good
  9. 9. Herring Oil2.7% estimated
    Herring Oil · oil · good
  10. 10. Salt2.7% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  11. 11. Chicken Liver2.7% estimated
    Chicken Liver · meat · good
  12. 12. Kelp Meal2.6% estimated
    Seaweed Meal · supplement · medium
  13. 13. Potassium Chloride2.6% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  14. 14. Lecithin2.6% estimated
    Lecithin · supplement · good
  15. 15. Chicory Root2.5% estimated
    Chicory root · veg · good
  16. 16. Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)2.5% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good
  17. 17. Flaxseed2.5% estimated
    Linseed · veg · good
  18. 18. Glucosamine Hydrochloride2.4% estimated
    Glucosamine · supplement · good
  19. 19. Chondroitin Sulfate2.4% estimated
    Chondroitin · supplement · good
  20. 20. Black Malted Barley2.4% estimated
    Barley · carb · medium
  21. 21. Calcium Propionate (preservative)2.3% estimated
    Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
  22. 22. Limestone2.3% estimated
    Limestone · mineral · medium
  23. 23. Iron Proteinate2.3% estimated
    Iron Proteinate · mineral · good
  24. 24. Zinc Proteinate2.2% estimated
    Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
  25. 25. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)2.2% estimated
    L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate · supplement · good
  26. 26. Vitamin E Supplement2.2% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  27. 27. Taurine2.1% estimated
    Taurine · supplement · good
  28. 28. Manganese Proteinate2.1% estimated
    Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
  29. 29. Yucca Schidigera Extract2.1% estimated
    Yucca Schidigera · supplement · good
  30. 30. Copper Proteinate2.0% estimated
    Copper proteinate · supplement · good
  31. 31. L-Lysine2.0% estimated
    Lysine · supplement · medium
  32. 32. Selenium Yeast1.9% estimated
    Selenium · mineral · good
  33. 33. Vitamin A Supplement1.9% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  34. 34. Niacin (B3)1.9% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  35. 35. Calcium Pantothenate (B5)1.8% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  36. 36. Biotin (B7)1.8% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  37. 37. Riboflavin (B2)1.8% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  38. 38. Thiamine Mononitrate (B1)1.7% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  39. 39. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.7% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  40. 40. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6)1.7% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  41. 41. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.6% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  42. 42. Cobalt Sulfate1.6% estimated
    Cobalt Sulfate · mineral · medium
  43. 43. Calcium Iodate1.6% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  44. 44. Folic Acid (B9)1.5% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 32% · Fat 32%

Declared analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein32%
Fat32%
Fibre3%
Moisture10%

Energy: 450 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a clean & dry location.

Feeding guide

Adult feeding guidelines per bag; start with feeding guide on bag and adjust based on body condition, workload, stool quality, and weight.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Iron Proteinate; Zinc Proteinate; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C); Vitamin E Supplement; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Selenium Yeast; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin (B3); Calcium Pantothenate (B5); Biotin (B7); Riboflavin (B2); Thiamine Mononitrate (B1); Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6); Vitamin D3 Supplement; Cobalt Sulfate; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid (B9)

Technological additives

Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Calcium Propionate (preservative)

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

Brand and contact: Inukshuk Professional Dog Food
Inukshuk Professional Dog Food logo
Phone
1 (800) 561-0072
Address
136 Hodgson Road, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3C 2G4

Trust and provenance

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.

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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 48 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 +5.7 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.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.68
Carb share of dry matter10.9%-0.115-1.26
Oil share of dry matter6.4%-0.092-0.59
Vegetable share of dry matter2.9%-0.005-0.02
Additive share of dry matter5.3%0.163+0.86
Supplement share of dry matter55.8%-0.012-0.68
Recipe graded poor8.4%-0.065-0.55
Number of poor ingredients3-0.876-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.17
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-6.290.222-1.40
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.68
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter10.9%-0.115-1.26
Oil share of dry matter6.4%-0.092-0.59
Vegetable share of dry matter2.9%-0.005-0.02
Additive share of dry matter5.3%0.163+0.86
Supplement share of dry matter55.8%-0.012-0.68
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor8.4%-0.065-0.55
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients3-0.876-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.17
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-6.290.222-1.40
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
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 Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
47.5
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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein3235.4 (band 22.375690607734807 to 40%)100
Fat3235.4 (band 6.837016574585635 to 20%)100
Fibre33.3 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Energy (kcal/100g)450497.250

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.

Portion-control flag: 450 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 35.4% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.

Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label
  • Iron Proteinate
  • Zinc Proteinate
  • L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C)
  • Vitamin E Supplement
  • Manganese Proteinate
  • Copper Proteinate
  • Selenium Yeast
  • Vitamin A Supplement
  • Niacin (B3)
  • Calcium Pantothenate (B5)
  • Biotin (B7)
  • Riboflavin (B2)
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (B1)
  • Vitamin B12 Supplement
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6)
  • Vitamin D3 Supplement
  • Cobalt Sulfate
  • Calcium Iodate
  • Folic Acid (B9)

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.

100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

  • "industry leading 32% fat will provide the energy and calories required for continued success" — supported by the declared high fat data.

5 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.

Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
industry leading 32% fat will provide the energy and calories required for continued success (on page)High/low levelconsistentManufacturer assertion
Top quality herring and chicken meals supply easily digested proteins to build and maintain muscle mass under extreme conditions (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
The World's Highest Energy Dog Food (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
EXTREME ENERGY ~ ADULT PERFORMANCE (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
nutritionally balanced and highly palatable to encourage eating under stress (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Formulated to meet the nutritional levels suitable for Maintenance (on page)Contentnot 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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