Nutrish Pet Food Real Salmon, Veggies & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Nutrish Pet Food Real Salmon, Veggies & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food 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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- 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 (41)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 37.5%
- veg 15.6%
- supplement 15.2%
- meat 13.0%
- additive 8.2%
- oil 5.4%
- fibre 5.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 2 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 3.2 |
| 3 | Ground Whole Corn | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 4 | Dried Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 5 | Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Soybean Meal | Soybean Meal | carb · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Corn Protein Meal | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 8 | Chicken Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 10 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 12 | Whole Millet | Millet | carb · good | - | 2.8 |
| 13 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 15 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Malted Barley Flour | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 17 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 20 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 25 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Citric Acid (preservative) | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Salmon3.2% estimated
- 2. Chicken Meal3.2% estimated
- 3. Ground Whole Corn3.1% estimated
- 4. Dried Peas3.1% estimated
- 5. Grain Sorghum3.1% estimated
- 6. Soybean Meal3.0% estimated
- 7. Corn Protein Meal3.0% estimated
- 8. Chicken Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)3.0% estimated
- 9. Brown Rice2.9% estimated
- 10. Dried Plain Beet Pulp2.9% estimated
- 11. Flaxseed2.8% estimated
- 12. Whole Millet2.8% estimated
- 13. Dried Carrots2.8% estimated
- 14. Dicalcium Phosphate2.7% estimated
- 15. Natural Flavor2.7% estimated
- 16. Malted Barley Flour2.6% estimated
- 17. Salt2.6% estimated
- 18. Calcium Carbonate2.6% estimated
- 19. Taurine2.5% estimated
- 20. Choline Chloride2.5% estimated
- 21. Vitamin E Supplement2.4% estimated
- 22. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C)2.4% estimated
- 23. Niacin Supplement2.4% estimated
- 24. Vitamin A Supplement2.3% estimated
- 25. Thiamine Mononitrate2.3% estimated
- 26. D-Calcium Pantothenate2.2% estimated
- 27. Riboflavin Supplement2.2% estimated
- 28. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.2% estimated
- 29. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.1% estimated
- 30. Folic Acid2.1% estimated
- 31. Biotin2.0% estimated
- 32. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.0% estimated
- 33. Ferrous Sulfate2.0% estimated
- 34. Zinc Sulfate1.9% estimated
- 35. Copper Sulfate1.9% estimated
- 36. Sodium Selenite1.8% estimated
- 37. Manganese Sulfate1.8% estimated
- 38. Calcium Iodate1.8% estimated
- 39. Zinc Sulfate1.7% estimated
- 40. Citric Acid (preservative)1.7% estimated
- 41. Rosemary Extract1.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 25% · Fat 14%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 362 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
3-12 lbs: 1/2 to 1 cup; 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 1/2 cups; Over 100 lbs: 5 1/2 cups plus 1/2 cup for every additional 12 lbs. Based on a standard 8 oz measuring cup. Feed in two meals 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; Choline Chloride; Taurine 0.2% Min
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
- 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.
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 rating of 41 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.5 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 -4.4.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.51 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.6% | -0.115 | -4.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.5% | 0.163 | +1.39 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| Recipe graded poor | 19.5% | -0.065 | -1.27 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.7% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -9.91 | 0.222 | -2.20 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.51 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.6% | -0.115 | -4.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.5% | 0.163 | +1.39 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.2% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| 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 | 19.5% | -0.065 | -1.27 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 4 | -0.876 | -3.50 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.7% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -9.91 | 0.222 | -2.20 |
| 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
- 40.9
- 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 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 | 14 | 15.5 (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) | 362 | 400 | 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
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Copper Sulfate
- Sodium Selenite
- Manganese Sulfate
- Calcium Iodate
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine 0.2% Min
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easily digestible protein to support healthy digestion (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real salmon is a good source of protein which helps support healthy organs and maintain lean muscle mass (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken Meal contains calcium which helps support growing bones, healthy joints and strong teeth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural food with added vitamins, minerals & nutrients (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial flavors (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with real salmon as the #1 ingredient (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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