Our verdict
Is Pet Wants Minimal Ingredient Duck Stew a good dog food?
We score it 56/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- 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 (38)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 54.1%
- veg 16.9%
- meat 10.1%
- additive 9.3%
- other 6.8%
- mineral 2.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck | Duck | meat · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 2 | Vegetable Broth | Vegetable Broth | other · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 3 | Water Sufficient For Processing | Water | other | - | 3.4 |
| 4 | Porcine Plasma | Plasma Protein | meat · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 5 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 6 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | Xanthan Gum | Xanthan gum | additive · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 8 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 9 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 10 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.1 |
| 11 | Sodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 13 | New Zealand Green Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 15 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 17 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.7 |
| 18 | Fenugreek Seed | Fenugreek | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Dried Kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 20 | Ginger | Ginger | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 21 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 22 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 23 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Cobalt Proteinate | Cobalt proteinate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Folic Acid. | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
- 1. Duck3.5% estimated
- 2. Vegetable Broth3.4% estimated
- 3. Water Sufficient For Processing3.4% estimated
- 4. Porcine Plasma3.3% estimated
- 5. Lentils3.3% estimated
- 6. Dried Egg Product3.2% estimated
- 7. Xanthan Gum3.2% estimated
- 8. Calcium Carbonate3.2% estimated
- 9. Pumpkin3.1% estimated
- 10. Salt3.1% estimated
- 11. Sodium Phosphate3.0% estimated
- 12. Potassium Chloride3.0% estimated
- 13. New Zealand Green Mussel2.9% estimated
- 14. Choline Chloride2.9% estimated
- 15. Taurine2.8% estimated
- 16. Zinc Proteinate2.8% estimated
- 17. Iron Proteinate2.7% estimated
- 18. Fenugreek Seed2.7% estimated
- 19. Dried Kale2.7% estimated
- 20. Ginger2.6% estimated
- 21. Rosemary2.6% estimated
- 22. Magnesium Sulfate2.5% estimated
- 23. Vitamin E Supplement2.5% estimated
- 24. Copper Proteinate2.4% estimated
- 25. Manganese Proteinate2.4% estimated
- 26. Sodium Selenite2.3% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Mononitrate2.3% estimated
- 28. Cobalt Proteinate2.2% estimated
- 29. Niacin Supplement2.2% estimated
- 30. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.2% estimated
- 31. Vitamin A Supplement2.1% estimated
- 32. Riboflavin Supplement2.1% estimated
- 33. Biotin2.0% estimated
- 34. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.0% estimated
- 35. Potassium Iodide1.9% estimated
- 36. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.9% estimated
- 37. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.8% estimated
- 38. Folic Acid.1.8% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 8% · Fat 4%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8% |
| Fat | 4% |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Moisture | 82% |
Energy: 96 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed as a complete and balanced protein-rich meal or as a tasty topper.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride; Taurine; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Thiamine Mononitrate; Cobalt Proteinate; Niacin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Potassium Iodide; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Xanthan Gum
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Pet Wants
- Website
- https://petwants.com/
- Phone
- (513) 999-9999
- Address
- Corporate Office, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- petwants.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?
The overall score is 56 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.9 points, while the additive load contributed -2.5 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.89 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.163 | +1.83 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 67.0% | -0.012 | -0.82 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.4% | -0.065 | -0.55 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.1% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| 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 | -11.21 | 0.222 | -2.49 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.89 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 11.2% | 0.163 | +1.83 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 67.0% | -0.012 | -0.82 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.4% | -0.065 | -0.55 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.1% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| 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 | -11.21 | 0.222 | -2.49 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 55.8
- Final score
- 56/100
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 | 8 | 36.4 (band 19.63636363636364 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 4 | 18.2 (band 6.000000000000001 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 96 | 436.4 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Cobalt Proteinate
- Niacin Supplement
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Potassium Iodide
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Single Meat" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "complete and balanced protein-rich meal or as a tasty topper" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal for food sensitivities, digestive issues, and picky eaters (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Increases Hydration (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to Digest (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| New Zealand Green Mussel Promotes Joint Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin Supports Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| no carb-loaded fillers like grains, peas, potatoes, or corn (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With meat as the first ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced protein-rich meal or as a tasty topper (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Carb-Loaded Fillers or Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Meat (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| moisture-rich recipe packed with cuts of meat in a savory gravy (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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