Is Shintospetfood Turkey & Quinoa – Balance Formula a good dog food?
We score it 58/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The product reached a score of 58 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares (ingredients without printed percentages) contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.9 points. The processing format deducted -2.4 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete added back +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.
- Recipe58
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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 58, in the top quarter of fresh foods we track.
- Single named animal protein: turkey.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 1% of the dry matter (4% 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
- 11.60%
- Fat
- 4.40%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Moisture
- 75.30%
Energy: 92 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Niacin B3; Magnesium; Riboflavin B2; Thiamin B1; Pyridoxine B6; Calcium Citrate USA; Folic Acid; Zinc; Iron; Taurine; Vitamin A; Manganese; Molybdenum; Vitamin K; Vitamin C; Potassium; Vitamin E; Copper; Biotin; Selenium
Feeding guide
Portion & Feeding Guide by weight (10–100 lbs) showing ounces per day for 'Reg' and 'Healthy Pups & Moms' categories, ranging from 4oz (10 lbs) to 80oz (100 lbs) daily.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: turkey
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (35)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free-Range Turkey Bone Marrow Stock | Bone | mineral | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 2 | Free-Range Diestel Turkey Thighs | Turkey Thigh | meat | good | - | 3.7 |
| 3 | Organic Garnet Yams | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.7 |
| 4 | Organic Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 5 | Organic Quinoa | Quinoa | carb | good | - | 3.6 |
| 6 | Organic Dino Kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 7 | Organic Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 8 | Organic Split Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 9 | Raw Organic Agave Nectar | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | Organic Cinnamon | Cinnamon | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 11 | Niacin B3 | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | Magnesium | Magnesium Oxide | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 13 | Riboflavin B2 | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | Thiamin B1 | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 15 | Pyridoxine B6 | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | Calcium Citrate USA | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 17 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | Chia Seed | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 19 | Omega 3 Fatty Acid | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | Omega 6 Fatty Acid | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | Organic Kombu Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | Zinc | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Iron | Iron | mineral | good | - | 2.6 |
| 24 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | Vitamin A | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Manganese | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | Molybdenum | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Vitamin K | Vitamin K | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | Vitamin C | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Potassium | Potassium Iodate | mineral | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Copper | Copper | mineral | good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Chlorophyll | Chlorophyllin | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Selenium. | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 1.9 |
Brand
- Website
- https://shintospetfood.com/
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
- shintospetfood.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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.93 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 56.0% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.027 | -0.22 |
| 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 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.93 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.115 | -0.49 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 56.0% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.027 | -0.22 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 58.0
- Final score
- 58/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.6 | 47 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 4.4 | 17.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 92 | 372.5 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) | 5/10 |
| 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made with free-range turkey (on pack) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Slowly Cooked Organic Ingredients (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent Flavor (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no Wheat, Corn or Soy (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| built around Diestel turkey thighs with white quinoa and a colorful mix of whole-food ingredients (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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