Muenster Pet Perfect Balance Pork Meal Recipe with Ancient Grains Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is Muenster Pet Perfect Balance Pork Meal Recipe with Ancient Grains Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (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
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, 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 pork: the label lists dehydrated pork protein
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (47)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 51.2%
- veg 16.3%
- carb 8.2%
- additive 6.9%
- meat 5.5%
- fibre 4.8%
- mineral 4.3%
- oil 2.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork Meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | - | 2.8 |
| 2 | Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 3 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.7 |
| 5 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 6 | Millet | Millet | carb · good | - | 2.7 |
| 7 | Dried Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 8 | Flax Seed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 9 | Natural Flavors | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.6 |
| 10 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 11 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 12 | Yeast Cultures | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 13 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 15 | DL Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 16 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 17 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 18 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral · good | - | 2.3 |
| 19 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 20 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 21 | Yucca Schidegera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 22 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 23 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 27 | Diatomaceous Earth | Diatomaceous earth | additive · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 28 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Dried Sage | Sage | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | supplement · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum fermentation product | Dried Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
- 1. Pork Meal2.8% estimated
- 2. Grain Sorghum2.8% estimated
- 3. Brown Rice2.8% estimated
- 4. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)2.7% estimated
- 5. Fish Meal2.7% estimated
- 6. Millet2.7% estimated
- 7. Dried Beet Pulp2.6% estimated
- 8. Flax Seed2.6% estimated
- 9. Natural Flavors2.6% estimated
- 10. Potassium Chloride2.5% estimated
- 11. Dried Kelp2.5% estimated
- 12. Yeast Cultures2.5% estimated
- 13. Calcium Carbonate2.5% estimated
- 14. Choline Chloride2.4% estimated
- 15. DL Methionine2.4% estimated
- 16. Taurine2.4% estimated
- 17. Zinc Amino Acid Complex2.3% estimated
- 18. Iron Amino Acid Complex2.3% estimated
- 19. Salt2.3% estimated
- 20. Vitamin E Supplement2.2% estimated
- 21. Yucca Schidegera Extract2.2% estimated
- 22. Niacin2.2% estimated
- 23. Inulin2.2% estimated
- 24. Dried Carrots2.1% estimated
- 25. Dried Blueberries2.1% estimated
- 26. Dried Cranberries2.1% estimated
- 27. Diatomaceous Earth2.0% estimated
- 28. Copper Amino Acid Complex2.0% estimated
- 29. Manganese Amino Acid Complex2.0% estimated
- 30. Calcium Pantothenate1.9% estimated
- 31. Thiamine Mononitrate1.9% estimated
- 32. Vitamin A Supplement1.9% estimated
- 33. Riboflavin Supplement1.9% estimated
- 34. Biotin1.8% estimated
- 35. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.8% estimated
- 36. Dried Sage1.8% estimated
- 37. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.7% estimated
- 38. Folic Acid1.7% estimated
- 39. Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide1.7% estimated
- 40. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.6% estimated
- 41. Sodium Selenite1.6% estimated
- 42. Rosemary Extract1.6% estimated
- 43. Green Tea Extract1.6% estimated
- 44. Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 45. Dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 46. Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 47. Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product1.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 21% · Fat 18%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.45% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.80% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 328.2 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Adults: Up to 10 lb: ¼–1 cup/day; 10–20 lb: 1–1.5 cups; 20–40 lb: 1.5–2.25 cups; 40–60 lb: 2.25–3 cups; 60–80 lb: 3–3.75 cups; 80–100 lb: 3.75–4.5 cups; Over 100 lb: 4.5 cups + ¼ cup per additional 10 lb. Feed at least twice per day. Not appropriate for large breed puppies (>70 lb adult weight).
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative in Chicken Fat)
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.
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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 rating of 48 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 +6.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | +6.31 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.115 | -0.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.0% | 0.163 | +1.13 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 52.9% | -0.012 | -0.65 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.5% | -0.065 | -0.42 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.6% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| 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 | -8.32 | 0.222 | -1.85 |
| 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 | +6.31 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.115 | -0.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.0% | 0.163 | +1.13 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 52.9% | -0.012 | -0.65 |
| 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 | 6.5% | -0.065 | -0.42 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.6% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| 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 | -8.32 | 0.222 | -1.85 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 47.7
- Final score
- 48/100
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 | 21 | 23.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 84.2 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.8 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 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) | 328.2 | 362.7 | 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.
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.
67/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "73% Animal-Based Protein" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete for All Life Stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional levels for all life stages excluding large size (70 lb or more as an adult) puppies" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced nutrition to support lean muscle maintenance, healthy body condition, daily energy and vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids help support healthy skin, a soft, shiny coat, and overall wellness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotic inulin, beet pulp, yeast cultures, and added probiotics help support gut balance, nutrient absorption, healthy digestion and immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 73% of Protein from Animal Sources (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete for All Life Stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 73% Animal-Based Protein (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made by us in Texas (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wholesome Grain-Inclusive Recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pork Meal First Ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional levels for all life stages excluding large size (70 lb or more as an adult) puppies (on page) | 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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