Open Farm · Gently cooked food
Gently Cooked Grass-Fed Beef
For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Open Farm Gently Cooked Grass-Fed Beef scores 81.5 out of 100. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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Who it is for
Made for adult dogs of every size.
Not offered to puppies: Made for the adult life stage, not puppy.
Not offered to senior dogs: Made for the adult life stage, not senior.
What it scores, and why
For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight81.5
The 81.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (9.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (8.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight61.5
The 61.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, very active, building muscle81.5
The 81.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (9.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (8.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight77.2
The 77.2 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (9.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleFat is 33.3% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 32%.
30.6 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.6 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle81.5
The 81.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (9.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (8.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight64
The 64 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (9.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 33.3% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, calm, losing weight59.7
The 59.7 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (9.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 33.3% of dry matter and fibre is 2.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
13.1 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.6 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, calm, building muscle81.5
The 81.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
An adult dog, very active, losing weight64
The 64 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (9.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 33.3% of dry matter and fibre is 2.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (9.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 33.3% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
15 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stageThe label gives no omega-3 figure, so those points could not be given.
11.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%
5 of 5
Every kind of dog
Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.
| Dog | Score |
|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 81.5 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | 61.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | 81.5 |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | 77.2 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | 81.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | 64 |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | 59.7 |
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | not offered |
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | not offered |
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | 81.5 |
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered |
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | not offered |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | not offered |
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | not offered |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | not offered |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | 64 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered |
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | not offered |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | not offered |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | not offered |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | not offered |
Not offered: Made for the adult life stage, not senior.
Not offered: Made for the adult life stage, not puppy.
What the label says
- Protein9%
- Fat8%
- Fibre2%
- Moisture76%
- Calcium0.29%
- Phosphorus0.24%
- Calories1,322 kcal per kg
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for adult maintenance, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Certified Humane Beef, Carrots, Kale, Certified Humane Beef Liver, Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Pumpkin, Water, Flaxseed, Tricalcium Phosphate, Wild-Alaskan Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Chia Seeds, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Kelp, Turmeric, Cinnamon
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: beef, fish, salmon and sunflower.
Compared with openfarmpet.com on October 8, 2026: ingredients, protein, fat, fibre, moisture and calories.
Price
On October 8, 2026 openfarmpet.ca listed the 8.16 kg pack at $99.99 in Canadian dollars.
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These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.
Scores as of October 12, 2026.
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