Our verdict
Is The Real Meat Company Duck & Coconut Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 71/100 (Good). 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
- Single named protein: duck
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
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 (45)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 39.5%
- veg 32.1%
- meat 11.6%
- mineral 6.5%
- carb 5.1%
- fibre 2.6%
- additive 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck | Duck | meat · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 2 | Duck Liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 2.9 |
| 3 | Duck Heart | Duck Heart | meat · good | - | 2.9 |
| 4 | Duck Neck | Neck | meat · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 5 | Coconut Flour | Coconut Flour | carb · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 6 | Coconut | Coconut | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 7 | Coconut Glycerin | Coconut | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 8 | Pumpkin Powder | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 9 | Sunflower Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 10 | Parsley Powder | Parsley | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 11 | Inulin (From Chicory Root) | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 2.6 |
| 12 | Rosemary Powder | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 13 | Mixed Tocopherols (used as a preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.5 |
| 14 | Dried Apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 15 | Ground Duck Bone | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 16 | Marine Microalgae Oil | Microalgae | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 17 | Fennel Seed | Fennel Seed | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 18 | Celery Seed | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 19 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 20 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.3 |
| 21 | Kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 23 | Ginger Root | Ginger | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 26 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 27 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 29 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | L-Tyrosine | L-Tyrosine | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2) | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Folic Acid. | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
- 1. Duck2.9% estimated
- 2. Duck Liver2.9% estimated
- 3. Duck Heart2.9% estimated
- 4. Duck Neck2.8% estimated
- 5. Coconut Flour2.8% estimated
- 6. Coconut2.8% estimated
- 7. Coconut Glycerin2.7% estimated
- 8. Pumpkin Powder2.7% estimated
- 9. Sunflower Lecithin2.7% estimated
- 10. Parsley Powder2.6% estimated
- 11. Inulin (From Chicory Root)2.6% estimated
- 12. Rosemary Powder2.6% estimated
- 13. Mixed Tocopherols (used as a preservative)2.5% estimated
- 14. Dried Apple2.5% estimated
- 15. Ground Duck Bone2.5% estimated
- 16. Marine Microalgae Oil2.5% estimated
- 17. Fennel Seed2.4% estimated
- 18. Celery Seed2.4% estimated
- 19. Carrot2.4% estimated
- 20. Sweet Potato2.3% estimated
- 21. Kale2.3% estimated
- 22. Blueberry2.3% estimated
- 23. Ginger Root2.2% estimated
- 24. Turmeric2.2% estimated
- 25. Potassium Chloride2.2% estimated
- 26. Taurine2.1% estimated
- 27. Choline Chloride2.1% estimated
- 28. Zinc Proteinate2.1% estimated
- 29. Iron Proteinate2.0% estimated
- 30. Vitamin E Supplement2.0% estimated
- 31. Selenium Yeast2.0% estimated
- 32. Biotin1.9% estimated
- 33. L-Tyrosine1.9% estimated
- 34. Copper Proteinate1.9% estimated
- 35. Niacin Supplement1.8% estimated
- 36. Manganese Proteinate1.8% estimated
- 37. d-Calcium Pantothenate1.8% estimated
- 38. Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2)1.7% estimated
- 39. Vitamin A Supplement1.7% estimated
- 40. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)1.7% estimated
- 41. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)1.6% estimated
- 42. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.6% estimated
- 43. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.6% estimated
- 44. Calcium Iodate1.5% estimated
- 45. Folic Acid.1.5% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 32%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 32% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Moisture | 22% |
Energy: 404 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Suggested daily kCal amounts by weight and life stage for puppies, adult dogs (less active, active, highly active), pregnant/lactating dogs, and also kittens/adult cats; per ounce kCal listed by recipe (Duck not specifically listed in per-oz table). Use a standard heaping measuring cup ~4 oz; always provide fresh water.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; Selenium Yeast; Biotin; L-Tyrosine; Copper Proteinate; Niacin Supplement; Manganese Proteinate; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement(Vitamin B2); Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate(Vitamin B1); Pyridoxine Hydrochloride(Vitamin B6); Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Folic Acid; Potassium Chloride; Taurine; Choline Chloride
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (used as a preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: The Real Meat Company
- Website
- https://www.realmeatpet.com/
- Phone
- (818) 279-2473
- Address
- 2029 Verdugo Blvd #311, Montrose, CA 91020
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.realmeatpet.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
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
2 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe scores 71 out of 100. The undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, cost the product -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list lifted it by +7.8. The processing format contributed +6.3, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.77 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.115 | -0.50 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.0% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.2% | 0.163 | +0.52 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 51.0% | -0.012 | -0.62 |
| 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 | -3.06 | 0.222 | -0.68 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.115 | -0.50 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.0% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.2% | 0.163 | +0.52 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 51.0% | -0.012 | -0.62 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -3.06 | 0.222 | -0.68 |
| 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
- 70.9
- Final score
- 71/100
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 | 24 | 26.7 (band 20.244988864142535 to 40%) | 89.7 |
| Fat | 32 | 35.6 (band 6.185968819599108 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 93 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 404 | 449.9 | 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: 404 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 35.6% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Selenium Yeast
- Biotin
- L-Tyrosine
- Copper Proteinate
- Niacin Supplement
- Manganese Proteinate
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement(Vitamin B2)
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate(Vitamin B1)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride(Vitamin B6)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Calcium Iodate
- Folic Acid
- Potassium Chloride
- 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.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete and balanced to meet AAFCO Nutritional Guidelines for All Life Stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| crafted with premium, free-range duck sourced right here in California (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports a healthy, active lifestyle and promotes overall well-being (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Blended with the tropical delight of coconut (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced to meet AAFCO Nutritional Guidelines for All Life Stages (on page) | Content | consistent | 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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