Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Recipe

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Nutra Complete Premium Beef Recipe
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Is Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Recipe a good dog food?

We score it 69/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

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.

Why you might choose it

  • Scores 69, 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.

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. Find foods that fit your dog.

Ingredients (39)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 42.2%
  • veg 30.2%
  • meat 10.0%
  • additive 7.2%
  • mineral 4.8%
  • carb 3.1%
  • fibre 2.6%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1BeefBeefmeat · medium-3.4
2Beef LiverBeef Livermeat · good-3.3
3Beef KidneyBeef Kidneymeat · good-3.3
4FlaxseedLinseedveg · good-3.3
5Dried KelpKelpveg · good-3.2
6BlueberryBlueberriesveg · good-3.2
7CarrotCarrotsveg · good-3.1
8Sweet PotatoSweet Potatoescarb · good-3.1
9SpinachSpinachveg · good-3.0
10BroccoliBroccoliveg · good-3.0
11ChicoryChicoryveg · good-3.0
12SaltSaltadditive · poor-2.9
13CranberryCranberriesveg · good-2.9
14Yeast CultureYeastsupplement · good-2.8
15Pumpkin SeedPumpkinveg · good-2.8
16GingerGingerveg · good-2.7
17Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.7
18TaurineTaurinesupplement · good-2.7
19Zinc Amino Acid ComplexZinc Oxidesupplement · good-2.6
20InulinInulinfibre · good-2.6
21Diatomaceous EarthDiatomaceous earthadditive · medium-2.5
22Iron Amino Acid ComplexIronmineral · good-2.5
23Vitamin E SupplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.4
24Yucca Schidigera ExtractYucca Schidigerasupplement · good-2.4
25Niacin SupplementNiacinsupplement · good-2.3
26Copper Amino Acid ComplexCoppermineral · good-2.3
27L-CarnitineL-Carnitinesupplement · medium-2.3
28Manganese Amino Acid ComplexManganesesupplement · good-2.2
29D-Calcium PantothenateCalcium pantothenatesupplement · good-2.2
30Thiamine MononitrateThiamine mononitratesupplement · good-2.1
31Sodium SeleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-2.1
32Vitamin A SupplementVitamin Asupplement · good-2.0
33Riboflavin SupplementRiboflavinsupplement · good-2.0
34Pyridoxine HydrochloridePyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-2.0
35BiotinBiotinsupplement · good-1.9
36Vitamin B12 SupplementVitamin B12supplement · good-1.9
37Folic AcidFolic acidsupplement · good-1.8
38Vitamin D3 SupplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-1.8
39Mixed TocopherolsTocopherolsadditive · good-1.7
  1. 1. Beef3.4% estimated
    Beef · meat · medium
  2. 2. Beef Liver3.3% estimated
    Beef Liver · meat · good
  3. 3. Beef Kidney3.3% estimated
    Beef Kidney · meat · good
  4. 4. Flaxseed3.3% estimated
    Linseed · veg · good
  5. 5. Dried Kelp3.2% estimated
    Kelp · veg · good
  6. 6. Blueberry3.2% estimated
    Blueberries · veg · good
  7. 7. Carrot3.1% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  8. 8. Sweet Potato3.1% estimated
    Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
  9. 9. Spinach3.0% estimated
    Spinach · veg · good
  10. 10. Broccoli3.0% estimated
    Broccoli · veg · good
  11. 11. Chicory3.0% estimated
    Chicory · veg · good
  12. 12. Salt2.9% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  13. 13. Cranberry2.9% estimated
    Cranberries · veg · good
  14. 14. Yeast Culture2.8% estimated
    Yeast · supplement · good
  15. 15. Pumpkin Seed2.8% estimated
    Pumpkin · veg · good
  16. 16. Ginger2.7% estimated
    Ginger · veg · good
  17. 17. Potassium Chloride2.7% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  18. 18. Taurine2.7% estimated
    Taurine · supplement · good
  19. 19. Zinc Amino Acid Complex2.6% estimated
    Zinc Oxide · supplement · good
  20. 20. Inulin2.6% estimated
    Inulin · fibre · good
  21. 21. Diatomaceous Earth2.5% estimated
    Diatomaceous earth · additive · medium
  22. 22. Iron Amino Acid Complex2.5% estimated
    Iron · mineral · good
  23. 23. Vitamin E Supplement2.4% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  24. 24. Yucca Schidigera Extract2.4% estimated
    Yucca Schidigera · supplement · good
  25. 25. Niacin Supplement2.3% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  26. 26. Copper Amino Acid Complex2.3% estimated
    Copper · mineral · good
  27. 27. L-Carnitine2.3% estimated
    L-Carnitine · supplement · medium
  28. 28. Manganese Amino Acid Complex2.2% estimated
    Manganese · supplement · good
  29. 29. D-Calcium Pantothenate2.2% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  30. 30. Thiamine Mononitrate2.1% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  31. 31. Sodium Selenite2.1% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  32. 32. Vitamin A Supplement2.0% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  33. 33. Riboflavin Supplement2.0% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  34. 34. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.0% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  35. 35. Biotin1.9% estimated
    Biotin · supplement · good
  36. 36. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.9% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  37. 37. Folic Acid1.8% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  38. 38. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.8% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  39. 39. Mixed Tocopherols1.7% estimated
    Tocopherols · additive · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 37% · Fat 35%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fedDry matterDirectory average
Protein37%38.95%-
Fat35%36.84%-
Fibre3%3.16%-
Moisture5%--
Omega-6 fatty acids1.20%--

Energy: 523.7 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

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.

Additives declared on the label

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)

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15

Brand and contact: Ultimate Pet Nutrition

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-15
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)

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.

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?

The overall score is 69 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages weighed the score down by -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.6 points, the processing format added +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.65
Carb share of dry matter1.1%-0.115-0.13
Vegetable share of dry matter17.0%-0.005-0.09
Additive share of dry matter9.6%0.163+1.57
Supplement share of dry matter57.8%-0.012-0.71
Recipe graded poor5.0%-0.065-0.32
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.17
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-8.660.222-1.92
Processing multiplier1.1133.786+37.50
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedyes6.629+6.63
Show all 40 components
ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.65
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter1.1%-0.115-0.13
Oil share of dry matter0.0%-0.092+0.00
Vegetable share of dry matter17.0%-0.005-0.09
Additive share of dry matter9.6%0.163+1.57
Supplement share of dry matter57.8%-0.012-0.71
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor5.0%-0.065-0.32
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient2.9%0.060+0.17
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-8.660.222-1.92
Processing multiplier1.1133.786+37.50
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedyes6.629+6.63
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.06
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
69.1
Final score
69/100

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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein3738.9 (band 24.806842105263158 to 40%)100
Fat3536.8 (band 7.579868421052631 to 20%)100
Fibre33.2 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--48.6
Energy (kcal/100g)523.7551.350

Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 48.6). 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.

Declared fortification: 16 nutritional additives on the label
  • 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

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ 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 file0/5

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.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
helps support healthy digestion (on page)Functionalnot checkablePeer-reviewed source cited source
No artificial flavors (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No fillers or added grain (on page)Free-fromconsistentManufacturer assertion
100% Freeze-Dried Raw (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
0 Fillers, Artificial Preservatives, or Added Grain (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
95% beef & organs (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Prebiotics, Antioxidants, & Amino Acids (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No unnecessary additives (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No artificial preservatives (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
95% Premium Animal-Sourced Ingredients (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
helps support healthy skin and a shiny coat (on page)Functionalnot checkablePeer-reviewed source cited source
helps promote healthy immune function (on page)Functionalnot checkablePeer-reviewed source cited source
helps support healthy aging and vitality (on page)Functionalnot checkablePeer-reviewed source cited source
veterinarian-developed blend (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer 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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