Nutrish Pet Food Large Breed Real Beef, Pea & Brown Rice Recipe
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Our verdict
Is Nutrish Pet Food Large Breed Real Beef, Pea & Brown Rice Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 37/100 (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 adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists maize / corn
- 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 (16)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 31.6%
- veg 19.6%
- meat 16.1%
- oil 11.2%
- additive 9.7%
- fibre 6.6%
- supplement 5.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | Dried Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | Soybean Meal | Soybean Meal | carb · poor | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | Whole Ground Corn | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Corn Protein Concentrate | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 4.3 |
- 1. Beef8.2% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate)7.9% estimated
- 3. Dried Peas7.7% estimated
- 4. Soybean Meal7.4% estimated
- 5. Whole Ground Corn7.1% estimated
- 6. Pea Starch6.9% estimated
- 7. Dried Plain Beet Pulp6.6% estimated
- 8. Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)6.4% estimated
- 9. Carrots6.1% estimated
- 10. Cranberries5.9% estimated
- 11. Brown Rice5.6% estimated
- 12. Salt5.4% estimated
- 13. Dicalcium Phosphate5.1% estimated
- 14. Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)4.8% estimated
- 15. Corn Protein Concentrate4.6% estimated
- 16. Natural Flavor4.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 25% · Fat 12%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 27.80% | - |
| Fat | 12% | 13.30% | - |
| Fibre | 4% | 4.40% | - |
| Moisture | 10% | - | - |
| Carbohydrates | - | 45.60% | - |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.25% | - | - |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2% | - | - |
| Calcium | 1% | - | - |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | - | - |
Energy: 352 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Adult dogs with normal activity may be fed the recommended amount in two meals daily. 4-14 lbs: 1/2 to 1 cup; 15-28 lbs: 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups; 29-50 lbs: 2 to 2 3/4 cups; 51-101 lbs: 3 to 4 3/4 cups; Over 103 lbs: 5 plus 1/2 cup for every additional 13 lbs. Amounts based on a standard 8 oz dry measuring cup. 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; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Copper Sulfate; Sodium Selenite; Manganese Sulfate; Calcium Iodate; Taurine; Choline Chloride
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative); Citric Acid (Preservative); Rosemary Extract
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.
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 an overall score of 37 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages adjust the rating by -10.6. Furthermore, the processing format contributes -6.7 to the overall score. The carbohydrate content also adjusts the total by -4.2. Finally, the additive load influences the result by -2.6.
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 | 0.1 | 9.191 | +1.24 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 36.5% | -0.115 | -4.20 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.092 | -1.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.3% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.4% | 0.163 | +1.85 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| Recipe graded poor | 28.6% | -0.065 | -1.86 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.4% | 0.060 | +0.44 |
| 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 | -11.74 | 0.222 | -2.61 |
| 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 | 0.1 | 9.191 | +1.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 36.5% | -0.115 | -4.20 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.092 | -1.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.3% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.4% | 0.163 | +1.85 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| 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 | 28.6% | -0.065 | -1.86 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.4% | 0.060 | +0.44 |
| 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 | -11.74 | 0.222 | -2.61 |
| 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
- 36.9
- Final score
- 37/100
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 | 25 | 27.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (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) | 352 | 389 | 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
- 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
- Zinc Sulfate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Copper Sulfate
- Sodium Selenite
- Manganese Sulfate
- Calcium Iodate
- Taurine
- 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| provides complete and balanced food for dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine (Min) 400 mg/kg (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Min) 0.25% (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (Min) 400 mg/kg (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Eicosapentaenoic + Docosahexaenoic Acid (Min) 0.1% (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Min) 2.0% (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| dry dog food for large breed dogs made with real beef as the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural dog food with added vitamins, minerals and nutrients (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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