Our verdict
Is Muenster Pet Grain Free Chicken & Turkey Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (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 beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated turkey protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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 (52)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 47.5%
- veg 21.1%
- meat 7.6%
- oil 6.8%
- mineral 5.9%
- carb 4.9%
- fibre 4.0%
- additive 2.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 3 | Turkey Meal | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | Coconut Meal | Coconut Flour | carb · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | Yellow Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 7 | Green Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | Ground Flaxseed | Ground Flaxseed (2%) | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | Natural Flavors | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 11 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Green Lipped Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Sea Salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | Dried Beet | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | Dried Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | Dried Tomatoes | Tomato | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | Cod Liver Oil | Cod Liver Oil | oil · good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | Dried Chamomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | Pea Fiber | Pea Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral · good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Manganous Oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Bifido bacterium thermophilum fermentation product | Dried Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
- 1. Chicken2.5% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal2.5% estimated
- 3. Turkey Meal2.5% estimated
- 4. Coconut Meal2.5% estimated
- 5. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)2.4% estimated
- 6. Yellow Peas2.4% estimated
- 7. Green Peas2.4% estimated
- 8. Sweet Potatoes2.4% estimated
- 9. Ground Flaxseed2.4% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavors2.3% estimated
- 11. Salmon Oil2.3% estimated
- 12. Green Lipped Mussel2.3% estimated
- 13. Sea Salt2.3% estimated
- 14. Kelp Meal2.2% estimated
- 15. Dried Blueberries2.2% estimated
- 16. Dried Beet2.2% estimated
- 17. Dried Cranberries2.2% estimated
- 18. Dried Pumpkin2.1% estimated
- 19. Dried Spinach2.1% estimated
- 20. Dried Tomatoes2.1% estimated
- 21. Cod Liver Oil2.1% estimated
- 22. Inulin2.0% estimated
- 23. Dried Chamomile2.0% estimated
- 24. Calcium Carbonate2.0% estimated
- 25. Pea Fiber2.0% estimated
- 26. Choline Chloride1.9% estimated
- 27. Potassium Chloride1.9% estimated
- 28. Zinc Amino Acid Complex1.9% estimated
- 29. Vitamin E Supplement1.9% estimated
- 30. Iron Amino Acid Complex1.8% estimated
- 31. Niacin Supplement1.8% estimated
- 32. Copper Amino Acid Complex1.8% estimated
- 33. Manganese Amino Acid Complex1.8% estimated
- 34. Vitamin A Supplement1.7% estimated
- 35. Thiamine Mononitrate1.7% estimated
- 36. Calcium Pantothenate1.7% estimated
- 37. Riboflavin Supplement1.7% estimated
- 38. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.6% estimated
- 39. Manganous Oxide1.6% estimated
- 40. Biotin1.6% estimated
- 41. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.6% estimated
- 42. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.5% estimated
- 43. Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide1.5% estimated
- 44. Folic Acid1.5% estimated
- 45. Sodium Selenite1.5% estimated
- 46. Calcium Iodate1.4% estimated
- 47. Rosemary Extract1.4% estimated
- 48. Taurine1.4% estimated
- 49. Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product1.4% estimated
- 50. Dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product1.3% estimated
- 51. Dried Bifido bacterium thermophilum fermentation product1.3% estimated
- 52. Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product1.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 34% · Fat 20%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34% |
| Fat | 20% |
| Fibre | 6% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.30% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 380 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Adult: Up to 10 lbs ¼-1 cup/day; 10-20 lbs 1-1½; 20-40 lbs 1½-2¼; 40-60 lbs 2¼-3; 60-80 lbs 3-3¾; 80-100 lbs 3¾-4½; Over 100 lbs 4½ + ¼ cup per additional 10 lbs. Feed at least twice per day. Puppies introduce around 5th week, feed to consumption. Pregnant/nursing: increase to up to twice normal intake during lactation.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Vitamin E Supplement; Iron Amino Acid Complex; Niacin Supplement; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide; Folic Acid; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Choline Chloride; Potassium Chloride
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Rosemary Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Muenster Pet
- Website
- https://muensterpet.com/
- Contact page
- muensterpet.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- muensterpet.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
93 reviews on this product · 4.9/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.78 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.115 | -0.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.092 | -0.74 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.5% | 0.163 | +0.41 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 51.9% | -0.012 | -0.63 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 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 | -2.84 | 0.222 | -0.63 |
| 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 | +6.78 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.115 | -0.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.092 | -0.74 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.5% | 0.163 | +0.41 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 51.9% | -0.012 | -0.63 |
| 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 | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 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 | -2.84 | 0.222 | -0.63 |
| 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
- 50.8
- Final score
- 51/100
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 18.895027624309392 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 20 | 22.1 (band 5.773480662983426 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 6 | 6.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5248618784530387 to 2.5%) | 94.3 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.419889502762431 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 82 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 380 | 419.9 | 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. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 20 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc Amino Acid Complex
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Iron Amino Acid Complex
- Niacin Supplement
- Copper Amino Acid Complex
- Manganese Amino Acid Complex
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
- Folic Acid
- Sodium Selenite
- Calcium Iodate
- Choline Chloride
- Potassium Chloride
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.
100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "81% of Protein from Animal Sources" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Grain Free Energy" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "with no corn, wheat, or soy" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34% protein and 20% fat support strong muscles, healthy body condition, and active lifestyles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Green lipped mussel helps support healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Guaranteed DHA (0.10%) from salmon oil and cod liver oil supports cognitive development and long-term neurological health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 (1.30%) and Omega 6 (3.50%) fatty acids help maintain healthy skin and a glossy coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotic inulin, probiotics, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables help support gut health and immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 81% of Protein from Animal Sources (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| real chicken as the first ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free Energy (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| with no corn, wheat, or soy (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult) (on pack) | 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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