Our verdict
Is Loyal Saints Freeze Dried Raw Beef a good dog food?
We score it 61/100 (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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- 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 (29)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 44.5%
- meat 21.9%
- supplement 9.7%
- oil 7.6%
- additive 6.8%
- mineral 3.5%
- carb 3.4%
- fruit 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 2 | Beef Lung | Beef lung | meat · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 3 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | - | 4.4 |
| 4 | Beef Heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | - | 4.3 |
| 5 | Beef Kidney | Beef Kidney | meat · good | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Beef Fat | Beef Fat | oil · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 7 | Tricalcium Phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 4.1 |
| 8 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 9 | Chia Seed | Chia Seeds | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 10 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 11 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 3.8 |
| 12 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 3.7 |
| 13 | Apple Cider Vinegar | Apple Cider Vinegar | additive · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 14 | Sea Salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 15 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.4 |
| 16 | Honey | Honey | carb · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 18 | Mixed Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 3.2 |
| 19 | Apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 20 | Tomato | Tomato | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | Shiitake Mushroom | Shiitake mushroom | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | Orange | Orange | veg · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 24 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 25 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Beet | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Tart Cherry | Tart Cherries | fruit · good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Strawberry | Strawberries | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Chlorella. | Chlorella | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
- 1. Beef4.5% estimated
- 2. Beef Lung4.5% estimated
- 3. Beef Liver4.4% estimated
- 4. Beef Heart4.3% estimated
- 5. Beef Kidney4.2% estimated
- 6. Beef Fat4.2% estimated
- 7. Tricalcium Phosphate4.1% estimated
- 8. Flaxseed4.0% estimated
- 9. Chia Seed3.9% estimated
- 10. Carrot3.8% estimated
- 11. Broccoli3.8% estimated
- 12. Blueberry3.7% estimated
- 13. Apple Cider Vinegar3.6% estimated
- 14. Sea Salt3.5% estimated
- 15. Fish Oil3.4% estimated
- 16. Honey3.4% estimated
- 17. Potassium Chloride3.3% estimated
- 18. Mixed Tocopherols3.2% estimated
- 19. Apple3.1% estimated
- 20. Tomato3.1% estimated
- 21. Shiitake Mushroom3.0% estimated
- 22. Orange2.9% estimated
- 23. Cranberry2.8% estimated
- 24. Pumpkin2.7% estimated
- 25. Spinach2.7% estimated
- 26. Beet2.6% estimated
- 27. Tart Cherry2.5% estimated
- 28. Strawberry2.4% estimated
- 29. Chlorella.2.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 39% · Fat 29%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 39% |
| Fat | 29% |
| Fibre | 7% |
| Moisture | 8% |
Energy: 451 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and dark place. For best results, use within 30 days of opening.
Feeding guide
Pet Weight Daily Amount: 6 lbs 3/4 cup; 12 lbs 1 1/4 cups; 18 lbs 1 2/3 cups; 25 lbs 2 cups; 50 lbs 3 1/2 cups; 50+ lbs add 1/2 cup per additional 10 lbs.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (natural preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-17
Brand and contact: Loyal Saints
- Website
- https://loyalsaintspets.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-17
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- loyalsaintspets.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 61 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages counted against the rating at -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3, and the additives in the recipe contributed +2.
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 | +7.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.115 | -0.70 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.4% | -0.092 | -1.42 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.8% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.5% | 0.163 | +2.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| 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 | -8.25 | 0.222 | -1.83 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.00 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.115 | -0.70 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.4% | -0.092 | -1.42 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.8% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.5% | 0.163 | +2.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| 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 | -8.25 | 0.222 | -1.83 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | 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
- 61.3
- Final score
- 61/100
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 | 39 | 42.4 (band 22.05978260869565 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 29 | 31.5 (band 6.740489130434781 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 7 | 7.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 451 | 490.2 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Portion-control flag: 451 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 31.5% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "No Fillers, Ever — No corn, no wheat, no soy." — supported by the declared grain-free data.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Protein Beef Formula — Whole-muscle beef, liver, heart, and kidney deliver a complete amino acid profile that supports lean muscle mass and lasting energy. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beef Heart is a natural source of CoQ10, a powerful antioxidant that supports cardiovascular health and cellular energy. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Fillers, Ever — No corn, no wheat, no soy. (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Flaxseed & Chia Seed — plant-based omega-3s for skin and coat health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tart Cherry — natural source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that support muscle recovery. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chlorella — nutrient-dense algae that supports natural detoxification. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Shiitake Mushroom — immune-modulating beta-glucans. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 30-day guarantee (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our formulas meet AAFCO nutritional standards for all life stages — puppies, adults, and seniors. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beef Liver — nature's multivitamin, dense in Vitamin A, B12, and iron. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-Grade Ingredients — Every ingredient meets human food safety standards. (on page) | 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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