Is Victor Pet Food Grain Free Yukon River Canine a good dog food?
We score it 46/100 (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 rating of 46 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.7 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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.
- Recipe46
- Nutritionallow100
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 33%
- Fat
- 16%
- Fibre
- 3.80%
- Moisture
- 9%
- Carbohydrates
- 34.40%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.91%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.51%
- Calcium
- 1.78%
- Phosphorus
- 1.25%
- Sodium
- 0.35%
Energy: 367 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 150 IU/kg; Zinc 150 mg/kg; Selenium 0.35 mg/kg; L-Carnitine 80 mg/kg; Vitamin A 13870 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1055 IU/kg; Vitamin E 180 IU/kg; Vitamin B12 0.09 mg/kg; Riboflavin 6.5 mg/kg; D-Pantothenic Acid 22 mg/kg; Niacin 78 mg/kg; Folic Acid 0.88 mg/kg; Pyridoxine 4.20 mg/kg; Thiamine 10.00 mg/kg; Biotin 0.21 mg/kg; Ascorbic Acid 46 mg/kg; Choline 1940 mg/kg; Taurine 1180 mg/kg; Iron 317 mg/kg; Copper 15 mg/kg; Cobalt 0.2 mg/kg; Iodine 1.6 mg/kg; Manganese 54 mg/kg; Selenium 0.42 mg/kg
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Silicon Dioxide; Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate; Rosemary Extract; Green Tea Extract; Spearmint Extract; Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Calcium Stearate; Lecithin
Feeding guide
Adult Dogs: 5 lbs=1/2 cup, 10 lbs=7/8 cup, 15 lbs=1 1/4 cup, 20 lbs=1 1/2 cup, 30 lbs=2 cups, 40 lbs=2 1/2 cups, 60 lbs=3 3/8 cups, 80 lbs=4 1/4 cups, 100 lbs=5 cups; increase by 1/2 cup for every 20 lbs over 100 lbs. Standard 8 oz measuring cup. 390 kcal/cup.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- 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 (51)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid) | Fish Meal | meat | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 2 | Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 3 | Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | Garbanzo Beans | Chickpeas | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Dehydrated Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 2.5 |
| 6 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.5 |
| 7 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | Blood Meal Conventionally Dried | Blood Meal | meat | poor | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.4 |
| 11 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Carrot Powder | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive | poor | - | 2.3 |
| 15 | Organic Dried Seaweed Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | Calcium Stearate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 19 | Zinc Methionine Complex | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral | good | - | 2.1 |
| 23 | Hydrolyzed Yeast | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | Silicon Dioxide | Silica | mineral | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | D-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids | Mono And Diglycerides | additive | poor | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | additive | poor | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Spearmint Extract | Spearmint | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product | Dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product | Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
Brand
- Website
- https://victorpetfood.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- victorpetfood.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 2026-10-07. 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.70 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.115 | -0.09 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.6% | 0.163 | +1.40 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 61.6% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.3% | -0.065 | -0.67 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 2.4% | -0.179 | -0.43 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -9.55 | 0.222 | -2.12 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.70 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.115 | -0.09 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.0% | -0.092 | -0.28 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.6% | 0.163 | +1.40 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 61.6% | -0.012 | -0.75 |
| 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 | 10.3% | -0.065 | -0.67 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 2.4% | -0.179 | -0.43 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -9.55 | 0.222 | -2.12 |
| 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
- 46.4
- Final score
- 46/100
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 | 33 | 36.3 (band 18.148351648351653 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.6 (band 5.5453296703296715 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.8 | 4.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.78 | 2 (band 0.5041208791208792 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.25 | 1.4 (band 0.4032967032967034 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.35 | 0.4 (band 0.10082417582417585+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 95.4 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 367 | 403.3 | 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 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 24 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E 150 IU/kg
- Zinc 150 mg/kg
- Selenium 0.35 mg/kg
- L-Carnitine 80 mg/kg
- Vitamin A 13870 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1055 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 180 IU/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.09 mg/kg
- Riboflavin 6.5 mg/kg
- D-Pantothenic Acid 22 mg/kg
- Niacin 78 mg/kg
- Folic Acid 0.88 mg/kg
- Pyridoxine 4.20 mg/kg
- Thiamine 10.00 mg/kg
- Biotin 0.21 mg/kg
- Ascorbic Acid 46 mg/kg
- Choline 1940 mg/kg
- Taurine 1180 mg/kg
- Iron 317 mg/kg
- Copper 15 mg/kg
- Cobalt 0.2 mg/kg
- Iodine 1.6 mg/kg
- Manganese 54 mg/kg
- Selenium 0.42 mg/kg
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
- "formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages" — supported by the declared complete and balanced 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Free for dogs with allergies or sensitivity to grain (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All Life Stages formula with premium-quality fish as primary protein source (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for dogs with allergies to other meat proteins (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 74% Protein From Meat Sources (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Created with our proven VPRO Blend of ingredients – an exclusive mix to promote superior digestibility, immune system function, and healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fortified with vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein and amino acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| We proudly produce every bag of VICTOR kibble in our own Texas-based facility (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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