Naturesrecipe Freeze Dried Blend Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe with Freeze Dried Chicken Bites
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Our verdict
Is Naturesrecipe Freeze Dried Blend Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe with Freeze Dried Chicken Bites a good dog food?
We score it 43/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, 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 grain: the label lists barley
- 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 (14)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 31.9%
- meat 24.9%
- supplement 15.9%
- additive 12.3%
- veg 7.6%
- oil 7.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 9.3 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 9.0 |
| 3 | Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | Feeding Oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 8.3 |
| 5 | Brewer's Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 8.0 |
| 6 | Canola Meal | Rapeseed | veg · medium | - | 7.6 |
| 7 | Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 7.3 |
| 8 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 9 | Turkey Meal | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | - | 6.6 |
| 10 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 6.3 |
| 11 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 6.0 |
| 12 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 13 | dl-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 5.3 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 5.0 |
- 1. Chicken9.3% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal9.0% estimated
- 3. Barley8.6% estimated
- 4. Feeding Oatmeal8.3% estimated
- 5. Brewer's Rice8.0% estimated
- 6. Canola Meal7.6% estimated
- 7. Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)7.3% estimated
- 8. Brown Rice7.0% estimated
- 9. Turkey Meal6.6% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavor6.3% estimated
- 11. Salt6.0% estimated
- 12. Potassium Chloride5.6% estimated
- 13. dl-Methionine5.3% estimated
- 14. Choline Chloride5.0% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 22% · Fat 12%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 4.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.20% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 363 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep in a cool dry place.
Feeding guide
5-10 lbs: 1/2-1 cups/day; 10-20 lbs: 1-1 2/3 cups/day; 20-50 lbs: 1 2/3-3 1/3 cups/day; 50-100 lbs: 3 1/3-5 1/2 cups/day; 100+ lbs: 5 1/2 cups plus 1/2 cup per every 12 lbs over 100 lbs. Based on a standard 8 oz measuring cup.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative); Citric Acid (Preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: Naturesrecipe
- Phone
- 1-800-237-3856
- Address
- Post Consumer Brands / For All Tails Pet Care, ATTN: Consumer Affairs, 20802 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044, United States
- Contact page
- www.naturesrecipe.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.naturesrecipe.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 43 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.9 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.8.
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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.94 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 33.1% | -0.115 | -3.80 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 13.0% | 0.163 | +2.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.3% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Recipe graded poor | 12.3% | -0.065 | -0.80 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.3% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| 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 | -14.87 | 0.222 | -3.30 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.94 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 33.1% | -0.115 | -3.80 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.092 | -0.78 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 13.0% | 0.163 | +2.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.3% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| 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 | 12.3% | -0.065 | -0.80 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.3% | 0.060 | +0.38 |
| 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 | -14.87 | 0.222 | -3.30 |
| 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
- 42.6
- Final score
- 43/100
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 | 22 | 24.3 (band 18.049723756906076 to 40%) | 87.1 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.515193370165745 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5013812154696132 to 2.5%) | 88.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4011049723756906 to 1.6%) | 94.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 363 | 401.1 | 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) | 10/10 |
| 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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "No added corn, wheat or soy" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made with fiber and protein to help keep dogs satisfied (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken is a high-quality source of protein that helps support lean muscle and healthy organs (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken meal is a source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help support healthy joints (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Oats are rich in dietary fiber and minerals, helping to support heart health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors and no poultry by-products (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added corn, wheat or soy (on pack) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real chicken is the #1 ingredient (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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