Our verdict
Is NutriCare Coldwater Culinary Salmon and Potato a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- 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 (17)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 22.6%
- meat 21.0%
- supplement 14.5%
- carb 14.3%
- fibre 11.1%
- additive 10.0%
- oil 6.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Natural Flavors | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | Hemicellulose Extract | Hemicellulose Extract | fibre · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Salmon7.7% estimated
- 2. Potato7.5% estimated
- 3. Fish Meal7.2% estimated
- 4. Peas7.0% estimated
- 5. Tapioca6.8% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)6.6% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp6.3% estimated
- 8. Dried Egg Product6.1% estimated
- 9. Brewer's Yeast5.9% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavors5.7% estimated
- 11. Carrots5.4% estimated
- 12. Blueberries5.2% estimated
- 13. Cranberries5.0% estimated
- 14. Hemicellulose Extract4.8% estimated
- 15. Potassium Chloride4.5% estimated
- 16. Salt4.3% estimated
- 17. Choline Chloride4.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 13%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 25.90% | - |
| Fat | 13% | 14.50% | - |
| Fibre | 4% | 3.50% | - |
| Ash | - | 8.50% | - |
| Carbohydrates | 39.10% | 39.10% | - |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% | - | - |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2% | - | - |
| Calcium | 0.90% | - | - |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% | - | - |
| Sodium | 0.40% | - | - |
Energy: 328 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Body Weight (lbs) - Cups per Day*: 5 to 10: 2/3 - 1; 10 to 20: 1 - 1 3/4; 20 to 30: 1 3/4 - 2 1/2; 30 to 40: 2 1/2 - 3; 40 to 60: 3-4; 60 to 80: 4-5; 80 to 100: 5-6. Based on standard 8 oz. fluid measuring cup.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate; Niacin; Vitamin A Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Amino Acid Chelate; Copper Sulfate; Copper Amino Acid Chelate; Ferrous Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Amino Acid Chelate; Calcium Iodate; Cobalt Carbonate; Sodium Selenite; L-carnitine
Technological additives
Preserved with mixed tocopherols; Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-29
Brand and contact: NutriCare
- Website
- https://ivet.com/
- Phone
- 1.800.436.5909
- Address
- iVet by Virbac, 6300 Kelly Drive, Parkville, MO 64152
- Contact page
- ivet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-29
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- ivet.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.
Trustpilot: 4.6/5 · 37 reviews
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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 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.9 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 -2.7 points.
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 | +3.86 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.115 | -0.68 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.9% | 0.163 | +2.43 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.0% | -0.065 | -0.65 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.7% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -12.03 | 0.222 | -2.67 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.115 | -0.68 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.9% | 0.163 | +2.43 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| 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 | 10.0% | -0.065 | -0.65 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.7% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -12.03 | 0.222 | -2.67 |
| 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
- 47.5
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 84.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 88.7 |
| Sodium | 0.4 | 0.4 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 87.1 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 328 | 362.4 | 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 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 23 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
- Niacin
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Zinc Sulfate
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
- Copper Sulfate
- Copper Amino Acid Chelate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
- Calcium Iodate
- Cobalt Carbonate
- Sodium Selenite
- L-carnitine
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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "single source of fish protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplified ingredients for dogs with food sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| specifically designed to cater to dogs with sensitive dietary needs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| added prebiotics to support sensitive stomachs while providing essential nutrients (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Allergen-friendly ingredients to manage sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enhanced with prebiotics to assist in digestion and immune response (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids support a healthy skin & coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Powerful antioxidant blend from natural sources of fruits and vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| single source of fish protein (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enhanced levels of Taurine (on page) | 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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