JustFoodForDogs Healthy Weight
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Our verdict
Is JustFoodForDogs Healthy Weight a good dog food?
We score it 55/100 (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
- Single named protein: pork
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
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 (25)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 46.7%
- veg 22.9%
- carb 10.0%
- unknown 7.5%
- meat 5.3%
- additive 4.1%
- mineral 3.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork | Pork | meat · medium | - | 5.3 |
| 2 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 3 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 5.1 |
| 4 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg · good | - | 4.9 |
| 5 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 4.8 |
| 6 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.7 |
| 7 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 8 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 9 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 10 | Dried Seaweed Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 11 | Marine Microalgae Oil | Microalgae | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.1 |
| 13 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 14 | Choline Bitartrate | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.9 |
| 15 | Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
| 16 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 17 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 18 | Iron Amino Acid Chelate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 3.5 |
| 19 | Copper Amino Acid Chelate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 20 | Calcium D-Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
| 21 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 22 | Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3) | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 23 | Cyanocobalamin | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Thiamin Hydrochloride | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
- 1. Pork5.3% estimated
- 2. Brown Rice5.2% estimated
- 3. Carrots5.1% estimated
- 4. Green Beans4.9% estimated
- 5. Potato Starch4.8% estimated
- 6. Flaxseed4.7% estimated
- 7. Dicalcium Phosphate4.6% estimated
- 8. Potassium Chloride4.5% estimated
- 9. Calcium Carbonate4.4% estimated
- 10. Dried Seaweed Meal4.3% estimated
- 11. Marine Microalgae Oil4.2% estimated
- 12. Salt4.1% estimated
- 13. Flaxseed4.0% estimated
- 14. Choline Bitartrate3.9% estimated
- 15. Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate3.8% estimated
- 16. Taurine3.7% estimated
- 17. Vitamin E Supplement3.6% estimated
- 18. Iron Amino Acid Chelate3.5% estimated
- 19. Copper Amino Acid Chelate3.4% estimated
- 20. Calcium D-Pantothenate3.3% estimated
- 21. Riboflavin3.2% estimated
- 22. Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3)3.1% estimated
- 23. Cyanocobalamin2.9% estimated
- 24. Potassium Iodide2.8% estimated
- 25. Thiamin Hydrochloride2.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 9% · Fat 2%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9% |
| Fat | 2% |
| Fibre | 1.50% |
| Moisture | 76% |
Energy: 113.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
JustFresh is a shelf-stable product and may be stored in a cupboard or pantry for up to 2 years. Refrigerate after opening. After opening, reseal package, refrigerate, and use within 3 days.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Dicalcium Phosphate; Potassium Chlorie; Calcium Carbonate; Dried Seaweed Meal; Marine Microalgae Oil; Salt; Flaxseed; Choline Bitartrate; Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate; Taurine; Vitamin E Supplement; Iron Amino Acid Chelate; Copper Amino Acid Chelate; Calcium D-Pantothenate; Riboflavin; Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3); Cycanocobalamin; Potassium Iodide; Thiamin Hydrochloride
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: JustFoodForDogs
- Phone
- (866) 726-9509
- Contact page
- www.justfoodfordogs.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.justfoodfordogs.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: 1.8/5 · 18 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The food scored 55 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages pulled the score down by -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list lifted it by +5.8. Being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points, and the additive load took off -1.1.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.84 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.115 | -0.89 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.7% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.81 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 58.0% | -0.012 | -0.71 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.0% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.9% | -0.065 | -0.58 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.8% | 0.060 | +0.29 |
| 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 | -5.01 | 0.222 | -1.11 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.84 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.115 | -0.89 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.7% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.81 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 58.0% | -0.012 | -0.71 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 5.0% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.9% | -0.065 | -0.58 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.8% | 0.060 | +0.29 |
| 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 | -5.01 | 0.222 | -1.11 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 55.2
- Final score
- 55/100
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 | 9 | 36 (band 20.43 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 2 | 8 (band 6.2425 to 20%) | 77.7 |
| Fibre | 1.5 | 6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 113.5 | 454 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 75% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Potassium Chlorie
- Calcium Carbonate
- Dried Seaweed Meal
- Marine Microalgae Oil
- Salt
- Flaxseed
- Choline Bitartrate
- Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate
- Taurine
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate
- Copper Amino Acid Chelate
- Calcium D-Pantothenate
- Riboflavin
- Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3)
- Cycanocobalamin
- Potassium Iodide
- Thiamin Hydrochloride
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) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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
- "Rich in fiber" — the declared label says otherwise on high fibre.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimized for weight management (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Controlled caloric density helps support safe, sustainable weight loss and long-term maintenance. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Superior taste (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real, fresh food your dog will love that's more palatable than traditional kibble formulated for weight loss. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Human-Grade Ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Additives, Preservatives, or Added Growth Hormones (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-grade protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in fiber (on page) | Nutrient | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Preservative-free (on page) | 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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