Kibblesnbits Mini Bits Small Breed Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food
Dry Extruded complete
Is Kibblesnbits Mini Bits Small Breed Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 25/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 25 out of 100. Several elements influence this rating, starting with ingredients without printed percentages which account for -10.6. Furthermore, the additive load adjusts the score by -8, while the processing format contributes -6.7. On the positive side, the additives in the recipe add +5.6 to the total.
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.
- Recipe25
- Nutritionallow91
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 10 poor-graded ingredients make up about 56% of the recipe.
- Meat makes up an estimated 4% of the dry matter (10% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 21%
- Fat
- 8%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 18%
- Calcium
- 1.20%
- Phosphorus
- 0.90%
Energy: 308 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc 80 mg/kg; Vitamin A 5100 IU/kg; Vitamin D 500 IU/kg; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin; D-calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Folic Acid; Biotin; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Oxide; Manganous Oxide; Copper Sulfate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; DL-methionine
Technological additives
BHA used as preservative; Sorbic Acid used as preservative
Feeding guide
Adult dogs: 2-10 lb = 1/4-1 cup/day; 10-20 lb = 1-1 1/2 cups/day; 20-30 lb = 1 1/2-2 cups/day; 30-40 lb = 2-2 1/2 cups/day; over 40 lb = 2 1/2 cups plus 1/2 cup per each additional 10 lb. Not recommended for puppies under one year, or for pregnant or lactating dogs.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.9/5 · 133 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids pork: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists maize / corn
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (18)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corn | Maize / Corn | carb | medium | - | 7.3 |
| 2 | Soybean Meal | Soybean Meal | carb | poor | - | 7.1 |
| 3 | Beef And Bone Meal | Bone | mineral | medium | - | 6.9 |
| 4 | Ground Wheat | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 6.7 |
| 5 | Animal Fat (BHA Used As Preservative) | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil | poor | - | 6.5 |
| 6 | Corn Syrup | Syrup | additive | poor | - | 6.3 |
| 7 | Wheat Middlings | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 6.1 |
| 8 | Water Sufficient For Processing | Water | other | - | - | 5.9 |
| 9 | Animal Digest | Digest | meat | poor | - | 5.7 |
| 10 | Propylene Glycol | Propylene glycol | additive | poor | - | 5.5 |
| 11 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 5.3 |
| 12 | Hydrochloric Acid | unmatched | - | - | - | 5.1 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 14 | Caramel Color | Caramel Colour | additive | poor | - | 4.6 |
| 15 | Beef | Beef | meat | medium | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | Sorbic Acid (used As A Preservative) | Sorbic acid | additive | poor | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | Sodium Carbonate | Sodium carbonate | additive | poor | - | 3.8 |
Brand
- Phone
- 1-800-469-7387
- Address
- Post Consumer Brands / For All Tails Pet Care, ATTN: Consumer Affairs, 20802 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044, United States
- Contact page
- www.kibblesnbits.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.kibblesnbits.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 | -0.3 | 9.191 | -2.79 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.1% | -0.115 | -3.57 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.76 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 34.6% | 0.163 | +5.64 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.012 | -0.13 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.027 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 56.4% | -0.065 | -3.66 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 5.7% | -0.179 | -1.01 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 10 | -0.876 | -8.76 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.1% | 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 |
| Additive penalty | -35.99 | 0.222 | -7.99 |
| 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 | -0.3 | 9.191 | -2.79 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.1% | -0.115 | -3.57 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.76 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 34.6% | 0.163 | +5.64 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.012 | -0.13 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.027 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 56.4% | -0.065 | -3.66 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 5.7% | -0.179 | -1.01 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 10 | -0.876 | -8.76 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.1% | 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 | -35.99 | 0.222 | -7.99 |
| 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
- 25.2
- Final score
- 25/100
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 | 21 | 23.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 84.2 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.8 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 99.7 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 90 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 308 | 340.3 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% 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) | 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| small breed dry dog food that's easy for small dogs to chew (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% complete and balanced nutrition for your adult dog (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with meat (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs (on pack) | 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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