Tiki Pets Born Carnivore Duck, Peas & Lentils Recipe
Dry Baked · complete
Our verdict
Is Tiki Pets Born Carnivore Duck, Peas & Lentils Recipe 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.
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 beef, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey liver
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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 (36)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 48.4%
- veg 16.3%
- meat 14.1%
- mineral 8.5%
- carb 6.5%
- oil 6.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck | Duck | meat · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 2 | duck meal | Dried Duck Protein | meat · good | - | 3.6 |
| 3 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 4 | turkey liver | Turkey liver | meat · good | - | 3.5 |
| 5 | lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 6 | chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 7 | tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 8 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 3.3 |
| 9 | natural chicken flavor | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | ground whole flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 11 | brewer's yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 12 | sweet potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 3.1 |
| 13 | sea salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 14 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 15 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 16 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 17 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 18 | monosodium phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 2.8 |
| 19 | fructooligosaccharide (prebiotic) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 21 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.7 |
| 22 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 25 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 26 | niacin supplement (vitamin B3) | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 27 | vitamin A acetate | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | calcium D-pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 29 | riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2) | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | sodium selenite. | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.9 |
- 1. Duck3.7% estimated
- 2. duck meal3.6% estimated
- 3. peas3.6% estimated
- 4. turkey liver3.5% estimated
- 5. lentils3.5% estimated
- 6. chickpeas3.4% estimated
- 7. tapioca3.4% estimated
- 8. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid)3.3% estimated
- 9. natural chicken flavor3.3% estimated
- 10. ground whole flaxseed3.2% estimated
- 11. brewer's yeast3.2% estimated
- 12. sweet potatoes3.1% estimated
- 13. sea salt3.1% estimated
- 14. dicalcium phosphate3.0% estimated
- 15. salmon oil3.0% estimated
- 16. calcium carbonate2.9% estimated
- 17. choline chloride2.9% estimated
- 18. monosodium phosphate2.8% estimated
- 19. fructooligosaccharide (prebiotic)2.8% estimated
- 20. zinc proteinate2.7% estimated
- 21. iron proteinate2.7% estimated
- 22. rosemary extract2.6% estimated
- 23. vitamin E supplement2.5% estimated
- 24. copper proteinate2.5% estimated
- 25. manganese proteinate2.4% estimated
- 26. niacin supplement (vitamin B3)2.4% estimated
- 27. vitamin A acetate2.3% estimated
- 28. calcium D-pantothenate2.3% estimated
- 29. riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2)2.2% estimated
- 30. thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1)2.2% estimated
- 31. vitamin D3 supplement2.1% estimated
- 32. vitamin B12 supplement2.1% estimated
- 33. pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)2.0% estimated
- 34. calcium iodate2.0% estimated
- 35. folic acid1.9% estimated
- 36. sodium selenite.1.9% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 16%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 4.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.50% |
Energy: 358.8 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Feeding guide
Weight-based daily cup feeding; 3-17 lbs: 1/4-1.5 cups; 18-23 lbs: 1.25-1.75 cups; 24-45 lbs: 1.5-3 cups; 46-65 lbs: 2.5-4 cups, adjusted for activity level.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E supplement; Niacin supplement (vitamin B3); Vitamin A acetate; Calcium D-pantothenate; Riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2); Thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1); Vitamin D3 supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6); Folic acid; Choline chloride; Zinc proteinate; Iron proteinate; Copper proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Calcium iodate; Sodium selenite
Technological additives
Chicken fat preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid; Rosemary extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18
Brand and contact: Tiki Pets
- Website
- https://tikipets.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 866-821-8562
- Contact page
- tikipets.com
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
- tikipets.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.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
We scored this recipe out of 100 and arrived at 52. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.9. The processing format contributed -6.7, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +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 | +6.95 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.115 | -0.26 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.092 | -0.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.3% | -0.012 | -0.76 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.9% | -0.065 | -0.12 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.9% | 0.060 | +0.11 |
| 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 | -0.06 | 0.222 | -0.01 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | 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 | +6.95 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.115 | -0.26 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.092 | -0.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.3% | -0.012 | -0.76 |
| 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 | 1.9% | -0.065 | -0.12 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.9% | 0.060 | +0.11 |
| 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 | -0.06 | 0.222 | -0.01 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 52.1
- 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 | 28.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.7 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 358.8 | 398.7 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 17 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E supplement
- Niacin supplement (vitamin B3)
- Vitamin A acetate
- Calcium D-pantothenate
- Riboflavin supplement (vitamin B2)
- Thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1)
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6)
- Folic acid
- Choline chloride
- Zinc proteinate
- Iron proteinate
- Copper proteinate
- Manganese proteinate
- Calcium iodate
- Sodium selenite
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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gently baked to preserve nutrients and flavor (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| customized nutrition just for small dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| crunchy, bite-size kibble (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced for all life stages (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free carbohydrate sources from whole peas and lentils (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 26% protein, with real duck as the first ingredient, plus flavorful turkey liver (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrient-rich superfoods like ground whole flaxseed, sweet potato and brewer's yeast (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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