Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Recipe
Dry Freeze Dried complete
Is Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Recipe 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.
Why this score?
The overall score is 71 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages weighed the score down by -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.2 points, the processing format added +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +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.
- Recipe71
- Nutritionallow88
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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 71, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Single named animal protein: beef.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 4% of the dry matter (10% 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
- 37%
- Fat
- 35%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Moisture
- 5%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.20%
Energy: 523.7 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 38.95%
- Fat
- 36.84%
- Fibre
- 3.16%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement 110 IU/kg; Niacin Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement 10 mg/kg; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Iron Amino Acid Complex 50 mg/kg; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Sodium Selenite
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)
Storage
Do not open bag until ready to use. For maximum freshness after opening, store in a cool, dry place. Always completely seal bag after feeding. Rehydrated food will maintain optimum freshness for 3 to 5 days with refrigeration.
Feeding guide
Scoop desired amount, add warm water at 2:1 food-to-water ratio, soak 3 mins and mix; can also be served dry or used as a mixer. Daily amounts: 5 lbs ⅔ cup, 10 lbs 1 ⅛ cups, 15 lbs 1 ½ cups, 20 lbs 2 cups, 25 lbs 2 ¼ cups, 30 lbs 2 ½ cups, 40 lbs 3 ¼ cups, 50 lbs 3 ¾ cups, 60 lbs 4 ⅓ cups, 70 lbs 5 cups, 80 lbs 5 ⅓ cups, 90 lbs 6 cups.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, 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 (39)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat | medium | - | 3.4 |
| 2 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat | good | - | 3.3 |
| 3 | Beef Kidney | Kidney | meat | good | - | 3.3 |
| 4 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 5 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 6 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 3.1 |
| 9 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 10 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 11 | Chicory | Chicory | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 13 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 14 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 15 | Pumpkin Seed | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 16 | Ginger | Ginger | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 17 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 18 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 19 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 20 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 2.6 |
| 21 | Diatomaceous Earth | Diatomaceous earth | additive | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 22 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral | good | - | 2.5 |
| 23 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 25 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral | good | - | 2.3 |
| 27 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 28 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 30 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 2.1 |
| 32 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 35 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 37 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Mixed Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 1.7 |
Brand
- [email protected]
- Phone
- (800) 604-5827
- Contact page
- ultimatepetnutrition.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- ultimatepetnutrition.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 | +7.20 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.115 | -0.13 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.163 | +1.57 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.8% | -0.012 | -0.71 |
| Recipe graded poor | 2.1% | -0.065 | -0.14 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -8.66 | 0.222 | -1.92 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.20 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.1% | -0.115 | -0.13 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.163 | +1.57 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 57.8% | -0.012 | -0.71 |
| 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 | 2.1% | -0.065 | -0.14 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.13 |
| 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 | -8.66 | 0.222 | -1.92 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.7
- 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 | 37 | 38.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 35 | 36.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 67 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 523.7 | 551.3 | 50 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 67). 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.
Portion-control flag: 523.7 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 36.8% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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
- "No fillers or added grain" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| helps support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Peer-reviewed source cited source |
| No artificial flavors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No fillers or added grain (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Freeze-Dried Raw (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0 Fillers, Artificial Preservatives, or Added Grain (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 95% beef & organs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics, Antioxidants, & Amino Acids (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No unnecessary additives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 95% Premium Animal-Sourced Ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps support healthy skin and a shiny coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Peer-reviewed source cited source |
| helps promote healthy immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Peer-reviewed source cited source |
| helps support healthy aging and vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Peer-reviewed source cited source |
| veterinarian-developed blend (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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