Nutrish Pet Food Hearty Beef Stew With Potatoes, Carrots & Peas
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Is Nutrish Pet Food Hearty Beef Stew With Potatoes, Carrots & Peas a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 48 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, led to a deduction of -10.6 points. The additives in the recipe contributed +4.2 points to the score, while the additive load reduced it by -3.6. The carbohydrate content also had a negative effect, changing the score by -3.3.
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.
- Recipe48
- Nutritionallow98
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited50
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- 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 4 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 9%
- Fat
- 5%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 78%
Energy: 100 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Feeding guide
Adult Dog: 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 containers (8 oz. Tub) per 10 pounds of body weight daily depending on your dog's activity level. Puppy: Up to twice as much food per pound of body weight as adults. Feeding for Reproduction: Food consumption varies during gestation; food intake may double or triple during lactation.
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Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (40)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Water | other | - | - | 3.3 |
| 2 | Beef | Beef | meat | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 4 | Egg Product | Egg | meat | good | - | 3.2 |
| 5 | Chicken Broth | Cooking broth | other | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Egg Albumin | Egg | meat | good | - | 3.1 |
| 7 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Dextrose | Dextrose | carb | poor | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 12 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Guar Gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Caramel Color | Caramel Colour | additive | poor | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Menadione Sodium Bisulfite | Menadione sodium bisulfite complex | supplement | poor | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Marine Microalgae Oil | Microalgae | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Iron Amino Acid Chelate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Zinc Amino Acid Chelate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Manganese Amino Acid Chelate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Celery Powder | Celery Seeds | veg | good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Copper Amino Acid Chelate. | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
Brand
- 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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. 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 | +2.69 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.4% | -0.115 | -3.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 25.9% | 0.163 | +4.22 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 25.3% | -0.012 | -0.31 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.375 | -0.26 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.3% | -0.065 | -0.67 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.9% | 0.060 | +0.35 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -16.08 | 0.222 | -3.57 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.69 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.4% | -0.115 | -3.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 25.9% | 0.163 | +4.22 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 25.3% | -0.012 | -0.31 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.375 | -0.26 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.3% | -0.065 | -0.67 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.9% | 0.060 | +0.35 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -16.08 | 0.222 | -3.57 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 47.6
- Final score
- 48/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9 | 40.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5 | 22.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 9.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 86.4 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 100 | 454.5 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Additives 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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "NO POULTRY BY-PRODUCTS" — the declared label says otherwise on chicken.
Consistent with the label
- "NO ADDED CORN, WHEAT, SOY OR GLUTEN INGREDIENTS" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
4 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 beef is a good source of protein that helps support healthy organs and lean muscle mass. (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Peas are a source of fiber which helps support healthy digestion. (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES OR ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ADDED CORN, WHEAT, SOY OR GLUTEN INGREDIENTS (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Potatoes are an excellent carbohydrate. They are gluten-free and gentle on the digestive system. (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO POULTRY BY-PRODUCTS (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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