Performatrin Culinary · Gently cooked food
Gently Cooked Chicken Stew
For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked Chicken Stew scores 61 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 weight61
The 61 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (8.0%) for this dog's moderate activityFat is 10.0% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 35%.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight78.5
The 78.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Low fat (2.0%) supports this dog's weight loss goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, very active, building muscle61
The 61 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (8.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalFat is 10.0% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 15%.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight61
The 61 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (8.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleFat is 10.0% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 32%.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle63.5
The 63.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (8.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalFat is 10.0% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog building muscle, full points start at 15%.
20 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight78.5
The 78.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (8.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (2.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, calm, losing weight69.8
The 69.8 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (8.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 10.0% of dry matter and fibre is 3.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
26.3 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, calm, building muscle64.5
The 64.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog building muscle, full points start at 12%.
21 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
An adult dog, very active, losing weight69.8
The 69.8 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (8.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 10.0% of dry matter and fibre is 3.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
26.3 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (8.0%) 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.Calories are 4,195 kcal per kg of dry matter. For gently cooked food, full points are given between 4,500 and 5,800.Fat is 10.0% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
13 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
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of gently cooked foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 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 | 61 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | 78.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | 61 |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | 61 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | 63.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | 78.5 |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | 69.8 |
| 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 | 64.5 |
| 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 | 69.8 |
| 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
- Protein8%
- Fat2%
- Fibre3%
- Moisture80%
- Calories839 kcal per kg
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for adult maintenance, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Chicken, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Green Beans, Apples, Zucchini, Blueberries, Spinach, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseeds,Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate[source of Vitamin C], Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate,Riboflavin Supplement, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B 12 Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D 3Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Oxide, CalciumCarbonate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate).
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken and legumes.
Price
On April 17, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 0.397 kg pack at $9.99 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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