JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Home-Cooked Chicken

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53out of 100

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Our verdict

Is JustFoodForDogs JustFresh Home-Cooked Chicken a good dog food?

We score it 53/100 (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

Single named animal protein: chicken.
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.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
Single named protein: chicken
Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats

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 (27)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

carb 27.8%
veg 26.2%
meat 23.0%
oil 16.6%
supplement 6.4%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Chicken Thighs	Chicken Thigh	meat · good	-	4.9
2	Chicken Liver	Chicken Liver	meat · good	-	4.8
3	Oats	Oats	carb · medium	-	4.7
4	Long-Grain Brown Rice	Rice - brown / whole grain	carb · medium	-	4.6
5	Carrots	Carrots	veg · good	-	4.5
6	Kale	Kale	veg · good	-	4.4
7	Sunflower Oil	Sunflower oil	oil · good	-	4.3
8	Flaxseed Oil	Linseed oil	oil · good	-	4.2
9	Omega Marine Microalgae Oil	Microalgae	veg · good	-	4.2
10	Potato Starch	Potato starch	carb · poor	-	4.1
11	Dicalcium Phosphate	Dicalcium phosphate	supplement · medium	-	4.0
12	Calcium Carbonate	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	3.9
13	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement · medium	-	3.8
14	Choline Bitartrate	Choline	supplement · good	-	3.7
15	Salt	Salt	additive · poor	-	3.6
16	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	3.5
17	Taurine	Taurine	supplement · good	-	3.4
18	Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate	Magnesium Oxide	supplement · good	-	3.3
19	Zinc Amino Acid Chelate	Zinc Proteinate	supplement · good	-	3.3
20	Iron Amino Acid Chelate	Iron Proteinate	mineral · good	-	3.2
21	Copper Amino Acid Chelate	Copper proteinate	supplement · good	-	3.1
22	Riboflavin	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	3.0
23	Potassium Iodide	Potassium iodide	supplement · good	-	2.9
24	Manganese Gluconate	Manganese	supplement · good	-	2.8
25	Thiamine Mononitrate	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	2.7
26	Cholecalciferol	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement · good	-	2.6
27	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	2.5

1. Chicken Thighs4.9% estimated
Chicken Thigh · meat · good
2. Chicken Liver4.8% estimated
Chicken Liver · meat · good
3. Oats4.7% estimated
Oats · carb · medium
4. Long-Grain Brown Rice4.6% estimated
Rice - brown / whole grain · carb · medium
5. Carrots4.5% estimated
Carrots · veg · good
6. Kale4.4% estimated
Kale · veg · good
7. Sunflower Oil4.3% estimated
Sunflower oil · oil · good
8. Flaxseed Oil4.2% estimated
Linseed oil · oil · good
9. Omega Marine Microalgae Oil4.2% estimated
Microalgae · veg · good
10. Potato Starch4.1% estimated
Potato starch · carb · poor
11. Dicalcium Phosphate4.0% estimated
Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
12. Calcium Carbonate3.9% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
13. Potassium Chloride3.8% estimated
Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
14. Choline Bitartrate3.7% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
15. Salt3.6% estimated
Salt · additive · poor
16. Vitamin E Supplement3.5% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
17. Taurine3.4% estimated
Taurine · supplement · good
18. Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate3.3% estimated
Magnesium Oxide · supplement · good
19. Zinc Amino Acid Chelate3.3% estimated
Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
20. Iron Amino Acid Chelate3.2% estimated
Iron Proteinate · mineral · good
21. Copper Amino Acid Chelate3.1% estimated
Copper proteinate · supplement · good
22. Riboflavin3.0% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
23. Potassium Iodide2.9% estimated
Potassium iodide · supplement · good
24. Manganese Gluconate2.8% estimated
Manganese · supplement · good
25. Thiamine Mononitrate2.7% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
26. Cholecalciferol2.6% estimated
Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
27. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.5% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 7.50% · Fat 4%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed	Dry matter	Directory average
Protein	7.50%	31.25%	-
Fat	4%	16.67%	-
Fibre	1.50%	6.25%	-
Moisture	76%	-	-

Energy: 125 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. Shelf-Life: After opening, reseal package, refrigerate, and use within 3 days.

Feeding guide

See JustFoodForDogs feeding calculator on product page.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin E Supplement; Taurine; Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate; Zinc Amino Acid Chelate; Iron Amino Acid Chelate; Copper Amino Acid Chelate; Riboflavin; Potassium Iodide; Manganese Gluconate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Cholecalciferol; Vitamin B12 Supplement

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12

Brand and contact: JustFoodForDogs

JustFoodForDogs

Website: https://www.justfoodfordogs.com/
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?

This food achieves an overall score of 53 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.4 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6 points. Additionally, the carbohydrate content contributed -4 points and the oil and fat content added -2.6 points to the final calculation.

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	0.8	9.191	+7.37
Carb share of dry matter	34.4%	-0.115	-3.96
Oil share of dry matter	28.1%	-0.092	-2.59
Vegetable share of dry matter	16.3%	-0.005	-0.08
Supplement share of dry matter	10.1%	-0.012	-0.12
Recipe graded poor	7.0%	-0.065	-0.45
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	7.0%	0.060	+0.42
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
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Fresh Shelf	yes	-0.672	-0.67

Show all 40 components

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.8	9.191	+7.37
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	34.4%	-0.115	-3.96
Oil share of dry matter	28.1%	-0.092	-2.59
Vegetable share of dry matter	16.3%	-0.005	-0.08
Additive share of dry matter	0.0%	0.163	+0.00
Supplement share of dry matter	10.1%	-0.012	-0.12
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	7.0%	-0.065	-0.45
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	1	-0.876	-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient	7.0%	0.060	+0.42
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	0.00	0.222	+0.00
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: 53.2
Final score: 53/100

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	7.5	30 (band 22.5 to 40%)	95.7
Fat	4	16 (band 6.875 to 20%)	100
Fibre	1.5	6 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	125	500	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: 12 nutritional additives on the label

Vitamin E Supplement
Taurine
Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate
Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
Iron Amino Acid Chelate
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
Riboflavin
Potassium Iodide
Manganese Gluconate
Thiamine Mononitrate
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin B12 Supplement

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)	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
Complete and balanced for your dog's nutritional needs (on pack)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Veterinarian-formulated (on pack)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for canine adult maintenance (on pack)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
preservative-free (on pack)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
100% Human-Grade Ingredients (on pack)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
No Additives, Preservatives, or Added Growth Hormones (on pack)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
No Preservatives (on pack)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Made with Human-Grade Ingredients (on pack)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Made with Chicken Thighs (on pack)	Content	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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