Nutrish Pet Food Dish Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe with Veggie & Fruit Blend Dry Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is Nutrish Pet Food Dish Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe with Veggie & Fruit Blend 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 all lifestages
- 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 poultry fat
- Your dog avoids fish: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (15)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 27.8%
- veg 20.3%
- meat 17.1%
- additive 11.0%
- oil 7.0%
- fibre 6.4%
- fruit 5.8%
- supplement 4.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 8.7 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 8.4 |
| 3 | Dried Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 8.1 |
| 4 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 7.8 |
| 5 | Brewers Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 7 | Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 8 | Whole Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 6.7 |
| 9 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 10 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 6.1 |
| 11 | Dried Apples | Dried Apples | fruit · good | - | 5.8 |
| 12 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 5.5 |
| 13 | Whole Dried Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 5.2 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.9 |
| 15 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 4.6 |
- 1. Chicken8.7% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal8.4% estimated
- 3. Dried Peas8.1% estimated
- 4. Brown Rice7.8% estimated
- 5. Brewers Rice7.5% estimated
- 6. Pea Protein7.2% estimated
- 7. Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)7.0% estimated
- 8. Whole Flaxseed6.7% estimated
- 9. Dried Plain Beet Pulp6.4% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavor6.1% estimated
- 11. Dried Apples5.8% estimated
- 12. Dried Carrots5.5% estimated
- 13. Whole Dried Potato5.2% estimated
- 14. Salt4.9% estimated
- 15. Dicalcium Phosphate4.6% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 14%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.10% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.80% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 354 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep product in original packaging and close package tightly between feedings or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. If moistened, discard remaining kibble after 30 minutes.
Feeding guide
3-12 lbs: 1/2 to 1 1/4 cups; 13-25 lbs: 1 1/4 to 2 cups; 26-50 lbs: 2 to 3 1/4 cups; 51-100 lbs: 3 1/4 to 5 1/4 cups; Over 100 lbs: 5 1/4 plus 1/2 cup for every additional 14 lbs. Adult dogs with normal activity: split into two meals daily. Pregnant females: 1.5x amount; Lactating females: up to 3x amount. Weaning puppies: free feed from 3-4 weeks until weaned (6-8 weeks). Growing puppies: 2-3x adult amount in 3 meals/day until 6 months, then twice daily until 12 months.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 225 IU/kg; Vitamin A 5000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Ascorbic Acid 55 mg/kg; Niacin; Thiamine Mononitrate; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Biotin; Taurine 0.2%; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Copper Sulfate; Sodium Selenite; Manganese Sulfate; Calcium Iodate; Zinc 100 mg/kg; Choline Chloride
Technological additives
Citric Acid (preservative); Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Rosemary Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-29
Brand and contact: Nutrish Pet Food
- Website
- https://www.nutrish.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-323-7738
- Address
- Post Consumer Brands / For All Tails Pet Care, ATTN: Consumer Affairs, 20802 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044, United States
- Contact page
- www.nutrish.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-29
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.nutrish.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
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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 +4.3 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 | +4.31 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.7% | -0.115 | -3.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.0% | 0.163 | +1.95 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 11.0% | -0.065 | -0.72 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.1% | 0.060 | +0.37 |
| 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 | -13.32 | 0.222 | -2.96 |
| 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 | +4.31 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 29.7% | -0.115 | -3.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.1% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.0% | 0.163 | +1.95 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| 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 | -0.72 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.1% | 0.060 | +0.37 |
| 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 | -13.32 | 0.222 | -2.96 |
| 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
- 44.7
- 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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (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) | 354 | 391.2 | 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: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E 225 IU/kg
- Vitamin A 5000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Ascorbic Acid 55 mg/kg
- Niacin
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
- Taurine 0.2%
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Copper Sulfate
- Sodium Selenite
- Manganese Sulfate
- Calcium Iodate
- Zinc 100 mg/kg
- Choline 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) | 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, SOY, OR GLUTEN INGREDIENTS" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
5 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 chicken is a good source of protein that supports healthy organs and lean muscle mass (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Field peas are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals & dietary fiber to help support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brown rice provides a source of energy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| WITH DELICIOUS BITS OF PEAS, CHICKEN, CARROTS, & APPLES (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| REAL CHICKEN IS THE #1 INGREDIENT (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ADDED CORN, WHEAT, SOY, OR GLUTEN INGREDIENTS (on pack) | Free-from | contradicted | 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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