Nutrish Pet Food Dish Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe with Veggie & Fruit Blend Dry Dog Food

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Dish Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe with Veggie & Fruit Blend Dry Dog Food
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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.

How we 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.

Why you might choose it

  • Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
  • Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
  • Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.

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 declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1ChickenChickenmeat · medium-8.7
2Chicken MealDried chicken proteinmeat · good-8.4
3Dried PeasPeasveg · good-8.1
4Brown RiceRice - brown / whole graincarb · medium-7.8
5Brewers RiceRice - whitecarb · medium-7.5
6Pea ProteinPea proteincarb · medium-7.2
7Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)Poultry Fatoil · medium-7.0
8Whole FlaxseedLinseedveg · good-6.7
9Dried Plain Beet PulpBeet Pulpfibre · medium-6.4
10Natural FlavorFlavoradditive · poor-6.1
11Dried ApplesDried Applesfruit · good-5.8
12Dried CarrotsCarrotsveg · good-5.5
13Whole Dried PotatoPotatoescarb · medium-5.2
14SaltSaltadditive · poor-4.9
15Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-4.6
  1. 1. Chicken8.7% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  2. 2. Chicken Meal8.4% estimated
    Dried chicken protein · meat · good
  3. 3. Dried Peas8.1% estimated
    Peas · veg · good
  4. 4. Brown Rice7.8% estimated
    Rice - brown / whole grain · carb · medium
  5. 5. Brewers Rice7.5% estimated
    Rice - white · carb · medium
  6. 6. Pea Protein7.2% estimated
    Pea protein · carb · medium
  7. 7. Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)7.0% estimated
    Poultry Fat · oil · medium
  8. 8. Whole Flaxseed6.7% estimated
    Linseed · veg · good
  9. 9. Dried Plain Beet Pulp6.4% estimated
    Beet Pulp · fibre · medium
  10. 10. Natural Flavor6.1% estimated
    Flavor · additive · poor
  11. 11. Dried Apples5.8% estimated
    Dried Apples · fruit · good
  12. 12. Dried Carrots5.5% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  13. 13. Whole Dried Potato5.2% estimated
    Potatoes · carb · medium
  14. 14. Salt4.9% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  15. 15. Dicalcium Phosphate4.6% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 14%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein26%
Fat14%
Fibre4%
Moisture10%
Omega-3 fatty acids1.10%
Omega-6 fatty acids2.80%
Calcium1.20%
Phosphorus1%

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
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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.

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 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.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.59.191+4.31
Carb share of dry matter29.7%-0.115-3.42
Oil share of dry matter8.3%-0.092-0.77
Vegetable share of dry matter22.1%-0.005-0.11
Additive share of dry matter12.0%0.163+1.95
Supplement share of dry matter5.2%-0.012-0.06
Recipe graded poor11.0%-0.065-0.72
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient6.1%0.060+0.37
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-13.320.222-2.96
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Show all 40 components
ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.59.191+4.31
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter29.7%-0.115-3.42
Oil share of dry matter8.3%-0.092-0.77
Vegetable share of dry matter22.1%-0.005-0.11
Additive share of dry matter12.0%0.163+1.95
Supplement share of dry matter5.2%-0.012-0.06
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor11.0%-0.065-0.72
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient6.1%0.060+0.37
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-13.320.222-2.96
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2628.7 (band 18 to 40%)99.3
Fat1415.5 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre44.4 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium1.21.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)94.8
Phosphorus11.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)100
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.21.2 (band 1 to 2%)82
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)354391.2100

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ 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 file0/5

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.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Real chicken is a good source of protein that supports healthy organs and lean muscle mass (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Field peas are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals & dietary fiber to help support healthy digestion (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Brown rice provides a source of energy (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
WITH DELICIOUS BITS OF PEAS, CHICKEN, CARROTS, & APPLES (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
REAL CHICKEN IS THE #1 INGREDIENT (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
NO ADDED CORN, WHEAT, SOY, OR GLUTEN INGREDIENTS (on pack)Free-fromcontradictedManufacturer 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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