Nutrish Pet Food Dry Dog Food Puppy, Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Nutrish Pet Food Dry Dog Food Puppy, Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 41/100 (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 puppies
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- 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 (14)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 31.2%
- veg 20.9%
- meat 18.3%
- oil 12.6%
- fibre 6.0%
- supplement 5.6%
- additive 5.3%
| # | 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 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | Soybean Meal | Soybean Meal | carb · poor | - | 8.3 |
| 5 | Whole Corn | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 8.0 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 7.6 |
| 7 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 7.3 |
| 8 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 7.0 |
| 9 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 6.6 |
| 10 | Corn Protein Concentrate | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 6.3 |
| 11 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 12 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 13 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 5.3 |
| 14 | Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 5.0 |
- 1. Chicken9.3% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal9.0% estimated
- 3. Brown Rice8.6% estimated
- 4. Soybean Meal8.3% estimated
- 5. Whole Corn8.0% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)7.6% estimated
- 7. Peas7.3% estimated
- 8. Flaxseed7.0% estimated
- 9. Carrots6.6% estimated
- 10. Corn Protein Concentrate6.3% estimated
- 11. Dried Plain Beet Pulp6.0% estimated
- 12. Dicalcium Phosphate5.6% estimated
- 13. Salt5.3% estimated
- 14. Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)5.0% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 16%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 369 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.
Feeding guide
Feeding amounts vary by puppy weight (4-6 lbs to over 77 lbs) and age (6 weeks-4 months, 4-8 months, 8-12 months, 12+ months); ranges from 3/4 cup to 5 1/4 cups daily based on a standard 8 oz measuring cup. Amounts may need adjustment based on activity level and fitness. Provide plenty of fresh, clean water daily.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C); Niacin Supplement; 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
Technological additives
Citric Acid (preservative); Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18
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
- 2026-09-18
- 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.
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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 41 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +2.6 points to the total. However, the presence of ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Furthermore, the processing format decreased the score by -6.7, and the carbohydrate content lowered the final result by -4.3.
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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.62 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 37.0% | -0.115 | -4.26 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.092 | -1.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.4% | 0.163 | +1.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 19.9% | -0.065 | -1.30 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.3% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| 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 | -6.49 | 0.222 | -1.44 |
| 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.62 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 37.0% | -0.115 | -4.26 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 16.7% | -0.092 | -1.54 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.4% | 0.163 | +1.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| 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 | 19.9% | -0.065 | -1.30 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.3% | 0.060 | +0.50 |
| 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 | -6.49 | 0.222 | -1.44 |
| 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
- 40.8
- Final score
- 41/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; 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 | 28 | 30.9 | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 369 | 407.7 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C)
- Niacin Supplement
- 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
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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "complete and balanced food for dogs" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70lbs. or more as an adult)" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA + EPA HELP SUPPORT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT & HEALTHY VISION (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real Chicken is a good source of protein that helps support healthy organs and maintain muscle mass (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brown Rice is a source of fiber which helps support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken Meal contains calcium which helps support growing bones, healthy joints, & strong teeth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| dry puppy food made with real chicken as the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NATURAL FOOD WITH ADDED VITAMINS, MINERALS & NUTRIENTS (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced food for dogs (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70lbs. or more as an adult) (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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