Naturesrecipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Naturesrecipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 45/100 (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 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 rice - white
- 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 (39)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 28.6%
- meat 21.9%
- supplement 13.8%
- veg 12.0%
- additive 11.0%
- fibre 6.6%
- oil 6.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Brewers Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 4 | Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 5 | Feeding Oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 6 | Canola Meal | Rapeseed | veg · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | Solvent Extracted Rice Bran | Rice bran | fibre · good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 9 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Turkey Meal | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | - | 3.0 |
| 11 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 18 | Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C) | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 21 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 23 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | additive · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Citric Acid (used as a preservative) | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Chicken3.4% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal3.3% estimated
- 3. Brewers Rice3.3% estimated
- 4. Barley3.3% estimated
- 5. Feeding Oatmeal3.2% estimated
- 6. Canola Meal3.2% estimated
- 7. Solvent Extracted Rice Bran3.1% estimated
- 8. Brown Rice3.1% estimated
- 9. Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)3.0% estimated
- 10. Turkey Meal3.0% estimated
- 11. Natural Flavor3.0% estimated
- 12. Salt2.9% estimated
- 13. Flaxseed2.9% estimated
- 14. Potassium Chloride2.8% estimated
- 15. Taurine2.8% estimated
- 16. DL-Methionine2.7% estimated
- 17. Vitamin E Supplement2.7% estimated
- 18. Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C)2.7% estimated
- 19. Niacin2.6% estimated
- 20. Vitamin A Supplement2.6% estimated
- 21. Thiamine Mononitrate2.5% estimated
- 22. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.5% estimated
- 23. Riboflavin Supplement2.4% estimated
- 24. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.4% estimated
- 25. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.3% estimated
- 26. Folic Acid2.3% estimated
- 27. Biotin2.3% estimated
- 28. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.2% estimated
- 29. Ferrous Sulfate2.2% estimated
- 30. Zinc Sulfate2.1% estimated
- 31. Copper Sulfate2.1% estimated
- 32. Sodium Selenite2.0% estimated
- 33. Manganese Sulfate2.0% estimated
- 34. Calcium Iodate2.0% estimated
- 35. Choline Chloride1.9% estimated
- 36. Lactic Acid1.9% estimated
- 37. Citric Acid (used as a preservative)1.8% estimated
- 38. Yucca Schidigera Extract1.8% estimated
- 39. Rosemary Extract1.7% 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 | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.20% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 348 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep in a cool dry place.
Feeding guide
Based on a standard 8 oz. measuring cup: 2-4 lbs: 1/4 to 1/2 cup; 4-8 lbs: 1/2 to 3/4 cup; 8-12 lbs: 3/4 to 1 cup; 12-18 lbs: 1 to 1 1/2 cups; 18-24 lbs: 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups; 24-30 lbs: 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 cups. Adjust for breed, size and activity level.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C); Niacin; Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Biotin; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Copper Sulfate; Sodium Selenite; Manganese Sulfate; Calcium Iodate; Taurine (min 0.12%); DL-methionine
Technological additives
Citric acid (used as a preservative); Lactic acid; Rosemary extract; Mixed tocopherols (preservative in chicken fat)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
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
- 2026-09-14
- 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 45 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.6 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.4.
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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.55 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.4% | -0.115 | -3.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.6% | 0.163 | +1.88 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.8% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.0% | -0.065 | -0.71 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.6% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -13.27 | 0.222 | -2.95 |
| 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.55 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.4% | -0.115 | -3.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.6% | 0.163 | +1.88 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 14.8% | -0.012 | -0.18 |
| 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 | 11.0% | -0.065 | -0.71 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.6% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -13.27 | 0.222 | -2.95 |
| 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
- 45.0
- Final score
- 45/100
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 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 88.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4 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) | 348 | 384.5 | 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
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C)
- Niacin
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Copper Sulfate
- Sodium Selenite
- Manganese Sulfate
- Calcium Iodate
- Taurine (min 0.12%)
- DL-methionine
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) | 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken is a high-quality source of protein that helps support lean muscle and healthy organs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken meal is a source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help support healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Oats are rich in dietary fiber and minerals, helping to support heart health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No poultry by-products (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural dog food with added vitamins, minerals and nutrients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added corn, wheat or soy ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Small kibble for small mouths (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real chicken is the #1 ingredient (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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