Is Pawstruck Air Dried Dog Food Chicken Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The score is 68 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points. The processing format contributed +6.3 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.2 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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.
- Recipe68
- Nutritionallow92
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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
- Scores 68, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 5% of the dry matter (14% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 40%
- Fat
- 30%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Moisture
- 12%
Energy: 475.9 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Vitamin E Supplement; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Sodium Selenite; Manganese Sulfate; Niacin Supplement; Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate); Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate); Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride); Calcium Iodate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid); Choline (Choline Chloride)
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative)
Storage
Shelf Life: 18 months
Feeding guide
For full feed based on dog weight: 1-5 lbs: 1/8-1/2 cup; 5-10 lbs: 1/2-3/4 cup; 10-20 lbs: 3/4-1 1/3 cups; 20-30 lbs: 1 1/3-1 3/4 cups; 30-40 lbs: 1 3/4-2 1/4 cups; 40-50 lbs: 2 1/4-2 2/3 cups; 50-60 lbs: 2 2/3-3 cups; 60-70 lbs: 3-3 1/2 cups; 70-80 lbs: 3 1/2-3 3/4 cups; 80-90 lbs: 3 3/4-4 cups; 90-100 lbs: 4-4 1/2 cups; 100+ lbs: add approx. 1/3 cup per 10 lbs. Approx. 12 cups per 2lb bag.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.7/5 · 1 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- 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 salmon oil
- 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 (27)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | Chicken Hearts | Chicken Heart | meat | good | - | 4.8 |
| 3 | Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 6 | Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 4.4 |
| 7 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 4.2 |
| 10 | Choline (Choline Chloride) | Choline | supplement | good | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement | good | - | 4.0 |
| 12 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 3.9 |
| 13 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral | good | - | 3.6 |
| 16 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 3.5 |
| 17 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate) | Vitamin B complex | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) | Vitamin B complex | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | Vitamin B complex | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Calcium lodate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid). | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
Brand
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
- pawstruck.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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.24 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.092 | -0.49 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.6% | 0.163 | +0.75 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 76.3% | -0.012 | -0.93 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -5.18 | 0.222 | -1.15 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.24 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.092 | -0.49 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.6% | 0.163 | +0.75 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 76.3% | -0.012 | -0.93 |
| 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 | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -5.18 | 0.222 | -1.15 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| 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 | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.28
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 68.1
- Final score
- 68/100
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 | 40 | 44.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 30 | 33.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 475.9 | 530 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 10.2% from the food type.
Portion-control flag: 475.9 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 33.4% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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) | 5/10 |
| 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
- "grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO, with no artificial additives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "complete, balanced nutrition" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet-Approved Meal (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports healthy joints, skin, and a shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO, with no artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-quality protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete, balanced nutrition (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| enriched with salmon oil and essential vitamins (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with 96% real chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| prepared in USDA-certified facilities (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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