Is Loyal Saints Freeze Dried Raw Turkey with Salmon a good dog food?
We score it 71/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The score for this food is 71 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, which pulled the score down. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.3 points, and the processing format contributed +6.6 points. The additives in the recipe contributed +3.8 points.
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.
- Recipe71
- Nutritionallow92
- 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
- Scores 71, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- 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.
- Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 40%
- Fat
- 27%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Moisture
- 8%
Energy: 450 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (natural preservative)
Storage
Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and dark place. For best results, use within 30 days of opening. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Not intended for human consumption.
Feeding guide
Serve on its own as a complete and balanced meal or mix with other food. Add 1/4-1/2 cup warm water per serving to rehydrate. 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; for dogs over 50 lbs add 1/2 cup per additional 10 lbs. Transition over 10 days (25/75, 50/50, 75/25, 100%).
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- 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 (26)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 2 | Turkey Liver | Turkey liver | meat | good | - | 5.0 |
| 3 | Turkey Heart | Turkey Heart | meat | good | - | 4.9 |
| 4 | Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 4.8 |
| 5 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 4.7 |
| 6 | Chia Seed | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 4.6 |
| 7 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 8 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 4.4 |
| 9 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 10 | Tricalcium Phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 11 | Apple Cider Vinegar | Vinegar | additive | medium | - | 4.1 |
| 12 | Sea Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 13 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 3.9 |
| 14 | Honey | Honey | carb | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 15 | Mixed Tocopherols (natural preservative) | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 3.7 |
| 16 | Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 17 | Tomato | Tomato | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 18 | Shiitake Mushroom | Shiitake mushroom | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 19 | Orange | Orange | veg | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | Beet | Beetroot | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Tart Cherry | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Strawberry | Strawberries | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Chlorella | Chlorella | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
Brand
- 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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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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.27 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.115 | -0.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 32.1% | -0.005 | -0.17 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 23.2% | 0.163 | +3.79 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.012 | -0.17 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.027 | -0.08 |
| 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 | -14.22 | 0.222 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.27 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.115 | -0.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 32.1% | -0.005 | -0.17 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 23.2% | 0.163 | +3.79 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.012 | -0.17 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.027 | -0.08 |
| 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 | -14.22 | 0.222 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.5
- Final score
- 71/100
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 | 40 | 42.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 27 | 28.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 450 | 478.7 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 6% from the food type.
Portion-control flag: 450 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 28.7% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon — the richest whole-food source of EPA and DHA omega-3s for skin, coat, and joint health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Turkey Liver — Vitamin A, B12, and zinc for immune support. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cranberry — supports urinary tract health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tart Cherry — antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds for muscle recovery. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chlorella — nutrient-dense algae that supports natural detoxification. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet-approved: meets AAFCO nutritional standards for all life stages — puppies, adults, and seniors. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Soy, No Corn, No Wheat, No GMO, No Artificial Additives, No Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-Grade Ingredients — Every ingredient meets human food safety standards. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Fillers, Ever — No corn, no wheat, no soy. (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Dual-Protein Omega Formula — Turkey and wild salmon together deliver a complete amino acid profile plus the highest natural omega-3 concentration of any Loyal Saints formula. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO Complete — All life stages, including for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High pressure processing — validated kill step that eliminates harmful bacteria without cooking the ingredients. (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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