Nutrish Pet Food Real Beef, Pea & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is Nutrish Pet Food Real Beef, Pea & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 36/100 (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
- Doesn't list turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- 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 (18)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 41.2%
- meat 14.3%
- additive 13.1%
- veg 11.1%
- oil 10.7%
- fibre 5.5%
- supplement 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 7.3 |
| 2 | Beef Meal | Beef | meat · medium | - | 7.1 |
| 3 | Soybean Meal | Soybean Meal | carb · poor | - | 6.9 |
| 4 | Whole Corn | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 5 | Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 6.5 |
| 6 | Dried Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 6.3 |
| 7 | Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 6.1 |
| 8 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 5.9 |
| 9 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 5.7 |
| 10 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.5 |
| 11 | Corn Protein Concentrate | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 5.3 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 5.1 |
| 13 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.8 |
| 14 | Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 4.6 |
| 15 | Malted Barley Flour | Barley | carb · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | Citric Acid (Preservative) | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 3.8 |
- 1. Beef7.3% estimated
- 2. Beef Meal7.1% estimated
- 3. Soybean Meal6.9% estimated
- 4. Whole Corn6.7% estimated
- 5. Grain Sorghum6.5% estimated
- 6. Dried Peas6.3% estimated
- 7. Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)6.1% estimated
- 8. Pea Starch5.9% estimated
- 9. Brown Rice5.7% estimated
- 10. Dried Plain Beet Pulp5.5% estimated
- 11. Corn Protein Concentrate5.3% estimated
- 12. Salt5.1% estimated
- 13. Carrots4.8% estimated
- 14. Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)4.6% estimated
- 15. Malted Barley Flour4.4% estimated
- 16. Natural Flavor4.2% estimated
- 17. Taurine4.0% estimated
- 18. Citric Acid (Preservative)3.8% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 23% · Fat 13%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.15% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.75% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 385 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
Adult dogs: feed in two meals daily. 3-12 lbs: 1/2 to 1 cup; 13-25 lbs: 1 to 1 3/4 cups; 26-50 lbs: 1 3/4 to 3 cups; 51-100 lbs: 3 to 5 cups; Over 100 lbs: 5 cups plus 1/2 cup for every additional 12 lbs. (8 oz measuring cup)
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 80 IU/kg; Vitamin A 7000 IU/kg; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 75 mg/kg; Taurine 0.15%; Zinc 100 mg/kg
Technological additives
Citric Acid (Preservative); Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)
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.
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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 36 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 -5.1. Finally, the additive load influences the result by -3.5.
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 | 0.2 | 9.191 | +1.48 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 44.3% | -0.115 | -5.09 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.092 | -1.18 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.3% | 0.163 | +2.33 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 27.3% | -0.065 | -1.77 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.9% | 0.060 | +0.41 |
| 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 | -15.86 | 0.222 | -3.52 |
| 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 | 0.2 | 9.191 | +1.48 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 44.3% | -0.115 | -5.09 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.092 | -1.18 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.3% | 0.163 | +2.33 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.5% | -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 | 27.3% | -0.065 | -1.77 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.9% | 0.060 | +0.41 |
| 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 | -15.86 | 0.222 | -3.52 |
| 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
- 36.1
- Final score
- 36/100
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 | 23 | 25.4 (band 19.143646408839782 to 40%) | 88 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.4 (band 5.849447513812155 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.531767955801105 to 2.5%) | 94.2 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.42541436464088406 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) | 385 | 425.4 | 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: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E 80 IU/kg
- Vitamin A 7000 IU/kg
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 75 mg/kg
- Taurine 0.15%
- Zinc 100 mg/kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real beef is a good source of protein that helps support healthy organs and lean muscle mass (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Beef meal provides protein which helps support healthy organs and lean muscle mass; helps support your pet's energy levels (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Soybean meal has essential amino acids, which help support strong muscles (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| COMPLETE & BALANCED FOOD FOR ADULT DOGS (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real beef is the #1 ingredient (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with real beef as the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NATURAL FOOD WITH ADDED VITAMINS, MINERALS & NUTRIENTS (on pack) | 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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