Is MFA Raw Blend Fishermen's Salmon Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (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 47 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 +5.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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.
- Recipe47
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited80
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
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 34%
- Fat
- 18%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.65%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.40%
Energy: 381 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc 150 mg/kg; Selenium 0.35%; Vitamin E 150 IU/kg; Taurine 0.1%; L-Carnitine 100 mg/kg; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Biotin; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Rosemary Extract; Green Tea Extract; Spearmint Extract
Feeding guide
Recommended daily amounts for adult dogs range from 1/4-1/2 cup (2-5 lbs) up to 4 3/4-5 cups (90-100 lbs). Puppies: moisten food at 3:1 ratio with water/broth/milk, feed 4 times/day. Pregnancy/nursing: up to 4x recommended levels. Transition over 7-10 days.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.1/5 · 132 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork fat
- 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 (35)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 3.8 |
| 2 | Menhaden Fish Meal (A Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 3 | Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Pork Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.7 |
| 4 | Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 6 | Blood Meal Conventionally Dried | Blood Meal | meat | poor | - | 3.5 |
| 7 | Whole Grain Millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 3.5 |
| 8 | Whole Grain Brown Rice | Whole Grains | carb | good | - | 3.4 |
| 9 | Freeze-Dried Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 11 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Carrot Powder | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 15 | Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 17 | Organic Dried Seaweed Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 19 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | Calcium Stearate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | Hydrolyzed Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | Silicon Dioxide | Silica | mineral | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 24 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids | Mono And Diglycerides | additive | poor | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Spearmint Extract | Spearmint | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product | Bacillus Subtilis | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.28 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.115 | -1.32 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.092 | -0.42 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.7% | 0.163 | +1.57 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 41.6% | -0.012 | -0.51 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.2% | -0.065 | -0.60 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.5% | -0.179 | -0.63 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -10.41 | 0.222 | -2.31 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.28 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.115 | -1.32 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.092 | -0.42 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.7% | 0.163 | +1.57 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 41.6% | -0.012 | -0.51 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.027 | -0.04 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.2% | -0.065 | -0.60 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.5% | -0.179 | -0.63 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -10.41 | 0.222 | -2.31 |
| 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
- 46.5
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 34 | 37.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 381 | 421 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); 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) | 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.
80/100 · limited — 5 checkable claims: 4 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "FORMULATED WITHOUT Corn, Wheat or Soy" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
Consistent with the label
- "With 34% protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "82% Protein From Meat Sources" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "HIGH PROTEIN KIBBLE" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70lb or more as an adult)" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real salmon is the first ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With 34% protein (on page) | Nutrient | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes Lean Muscle Development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NATURAL GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN Support Healthy Joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 82% Protein From Meat Sources (on page) | Nutrient | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| HIGH PROTEIN KIBBLE (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| OMEGA 3 & 6 Help Nourish a Healthy Skin & Coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| PROBIOTICS SUPPORT GUT HEALTH (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO Artificial Flavors or Colors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| GLUTEN FREE Ancient Grains (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| FORMULATED WITHOUT Corn, Wheat or Soy (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | 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 (70lb or more as an adult) (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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