Is MFA Ocean Fish Formula with Salmon a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 50 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.6 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe50
- Nutritionalmedium98
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited0
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
- Meat makes up an estimated 5% of the dry matter; 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
- 24.78%
- Fat
- 12.97%
- Fibre
- 3.40%
- Ash
- 6.59%
- Moisture
- 7.39%
- Carbohydrates
- 48.30%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.77%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.82%
- Calcium
- 1.65%
- Phosphorus
- 1.15%
- Sodium
- 0.30%
Energy: 348 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 26.75%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 3.67%
- Ash
- 7.12%
- Carbohydrates
- 52.14%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Niacin Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Folic Acid; Biotin; Choline Chloride; Zinc Methionine Complex 150 mg/kg; Iron Amino Acid Complex 298 mg/kg; Manganese Amino Acid Complex 41 mg/kg; Selenium Yeast 0.42 mg/kg; Copper Sulfate 16 mg/kg; Calcium Iodate 2.0 mg/kg; L-Carnitine 80 mg/kg; Taurine 1186 mg/kg; Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product 80,000,000 CFU/lb; Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product 80,000,000 CFU/lb
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative in chicken fat); Silicon Dioxide; Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate; Rosemary Extract; Green Tea Extract; Spearmint Extract
Feeding guide
Feed puppies moistened (3 parts food to 1 part liquid) up to 4 times daily from 3-4 weeks of age; transition over 7-10 days when changing diet. Adult feeding: 5 lb = 1/2 cup; 10 lb = 1 cup; 15 lb = 1 1/3 cups; 20 lb = 1 2/3 cups; 30 lb = 2 1/4 cups; 40 lb = 2 2/3 cups; 60 lb = 3 2/3 cups; 80 lb = 4 1/2 cups; 100 lb = 5 1/4 cups (add 1/2 cup per 20 lb over 100 lb). Pregnant/nursing dogs may require up to 4x recommended levels.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.1/5 · 132 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists sorghum
- 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 (51)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid) | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 2 | Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 3 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Whole Grain Millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 2.5 |
| 6 | Dehydrated Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 2.5 |
| 7 | Whole Grain Brown Rice | Whole Grains | carb | good | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.4 |
| 11 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Carrot Powder | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 15 | Organic Dried Seaweed Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | Calcium Stearate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 19 | Zinc Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral | good | - | 2.1 |
| 23 | Hydrolyzed Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | Silicon Dioxide | Silica | mineral | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids | Mono And Diglycerides | additive | poor | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Spearmint Extract | Spearmint | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product | Bacillus Subtilis | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- victorpetfood.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 | +6.56 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.115 | -0.89 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.7% | 0.163 | +1.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.6% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.9% | -0.027 | -0.02 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.1% | -0.065 | -0.27 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -7.72 | 0.222 | -1.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.56 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.115 | -0.89 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.092 | -0.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.7% | 0.163 | +1.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 59.6% | -0.012 | -0.73 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.9% | -0.027 | -0.02 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.1% | -0.065 | -0.27 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -7.72 | 0.222 | -1.71 |
| 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
- 50.0
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 24.78 | 26.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.9 |
| Fat | 12.97 | 14 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.4 | 3.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.65 | 1.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.15 | 1.2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 96.1 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 348 | 375.8 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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) | 15/15 |
| 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) | 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 (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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Made from gluten free grains" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Life Stages formula with premium-quality fish as the primary source of protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Significant levels of omega-3 fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| VPRO Blend to promote superior digestibility, immune system function, and healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent for dogs with normal activity levels (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made from gluten free grains (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| 68% Protein From Meat Sources (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein and amino acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for dogs with allergies to other meat proteins (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (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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