Is Team Dog Shop Element Blend Premium Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 52/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 52 out of 100 based on several key factors. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.2 points. Additionally, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7, and 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.
- Recipe52
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited0
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
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 16%
- Fibre
- 3.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
Energy: 362 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Iron proteinate; Zinc proteinate; Vitamin E supplement; Vitamin C supplement; Copper sulfate; Manganese proteinate; Niacin supplement; Calcium pantothenate; Biotin; Riboflavin; Vitamin A supplement; Thiamine mononitrate; Vitamin K3 supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 supplement; Calcium iodate; Folic acid; Selenium yeast
Technological additives
Citric Acid (preservative); Rosemary Extract; Mixed tocopherols (preservative in Beef Fat)
Storage
Store in a clean and dry location.
Feeding guide
Serve dry and have fresh drinking water available at all times. Avoid over feeding. Monitor your dog's weight and reduce or increase feed ration as needed. No supplements or additives required. 4.5-11 lbs: 1/2-1 cup; 11-22 lbs: 1-1⅓ cups; 22-44 lbs: 1⅓-2⅓ cups; 44-66 lbs: 2⅓-3 cups; 66-120 lbs: 3-4½ cups.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists herring meal
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists dried duck protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- 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 (46)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck meal | Dried Duck Protein | meat | good | - | 2.9 |
| 2 | Lamb meal | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 3 | Whole Oats | Oats | carb | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 4 | Whole Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 5 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 6 | Whole Millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 2.7 |
| 7 | Red Lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 8 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.7 |
| 9 | Egg Powder | Dried Whole Egg | meat | good | - | 2.6 |
| 10 | Herring Meal | Herring Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 11 | Brewer's Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 12 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 2.5 |
| 13 | Herring Oil | Herring Oil | oil | good | - | 2.5 |
| 14 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 15 | Saccharomyces Cerevisiae | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 16 | Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 17 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 18 | Monosodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive | poor | - | 2.3 |
| 19 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 20 | DL Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 21 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | Chondroitin Sulfate | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 23 | Yucca Schidgera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | Bacillus Lichenformis | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | Bacillus Subtillis | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.1 |
| 27 | Calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | Selenium yeast | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | Iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral | good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | Vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | Vitamin C supplement | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | Manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Niacin supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Vitamin K3 supplement | Vitamin K | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Folic acid. | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
Brand
- Website
- https://teamdog.shop/
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
- teamdog.shop
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 | +7.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.1% | -0.115 | -1.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.5% | 0.163 | +0.40 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.5% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| 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 | -2.90 | 0.222 | -0.64 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.22 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.1% | -0.115 | -1.39 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.092 | -0.53 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.5% | 0.163 | +0.40 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.5% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| 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 | -2.90 | 0.222 | -0.64 |
| 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
- 52.2
- Final score
- 52/100
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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 362 | 400 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "No gluten, soy, or seed oils" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No nonsense ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Amino acids from natural sources (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No gluten, soy, or seed oils (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent source of iron, zinc, selenium (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gluten free, non-GMO (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High digestibility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes lean body mass, muscle tone, and a healthy coat and skin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for all activity levels (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to digest (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Probiotics for better digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic minerals for absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete, protein-rich, all-life-stage formulas (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No corn, wheat, or soy (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to AAFCO standards (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added Glucosamine for extra joint support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken-free, hypoallergenic protein (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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