JustFoodForDogs Metabolic + Weight Control
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Is JustFoodForDogs Metabolic + Weight Control a good dog food?
We score it 56/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The product scored 56 out of 100. The meat content contributed +6.7 points to the overall quality of the ingredient list, while -10.6 points were lost due to ingredients without printed percentages, -3.6 points were deducted for the carbohydrate content, and -2.4 points were lost for the processing format.
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.
- Recipe56
- Nutritionallow98
- Transparency50
- 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
- Single named animal protein: turkey.
- A minimally processed format: kept frozen, not heat-treated.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 9%
- Fat
- 3%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Moisture
- 76%
Energy: 122.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Dicalcium Phosphate; Marine Microalgae Oil; Dried Seaweed Meal; Calcium Carbonate; DL-Methionine; Potassium Chloride; Salt; Choline Bitartrate; L-Tryptophan; Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate; Taurine; Zinc Amino Acid Chelate; Vitamin E Supplement; Selenium Yeast; Ferrous Fumarate; Manganese Gluconate; Copper Amino Acid Chelate; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3); Thiamine Mononitrate; Folic Acid; Potassium Iodide
Storage
Store in the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator. Shelf-life: Frozen meals, up to 18 months in the freezer. Thawed meals stay fresh when sealed in the original package for up to 7 days. Once opened, use within 5 days.
Feeding guide
There are new feeding recommendations for this recipe. See feeding calculator on site for daily serving sizes.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 1.8/5 · 18 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Single named protein: turkey
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists barley
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 (7)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat | medium | - | 18.2 |
| 2 | Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 16.9 |
| 3 | Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg | good | - | 15.6 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 14.3 |
| 5 | Turkey Liver | Turkey liver | meat | good | - | 13.0 |
| 6 | Omega Marine Microalgae Oil | Microalgae | veg | good | - | 11.7 |
| 7 | JustFoodForDogs Nutrient Blend (Dicalcium Phosphate, Marine Microalgae Oil, Dried Seaweed Meal, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Bitartrate, L-Tryptophan, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Taurine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Ferrous Fumarate, Manganese Gluconate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 10.4 |
Brand
- 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.
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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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.73 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.115 | -3.55 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 31.2% | -0.005 | -0.16 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.9% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| 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 | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.73 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.115 | -3.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 31.2% | -0.005 | -0.16 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.9% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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 | 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
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 56.3
- Final score
- 56/100
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 | 32.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 3 | 10.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 91.6 |
| Fibre | 3 | 10.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 122.5 | 437.5 | 100 |
Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 72% 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) | 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Single protein source" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helped to maintain desired weight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lower-glycemic-index ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Human-Grade Ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single protein source (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduced calories per ounce (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with Fresh Ground Turkey Breast (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Additives, Preservatives, or Added Growth Hormones (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Whole-food fiber profile (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (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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