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Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Nuggets

For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Primal Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Nuggets scores 86 out of 100. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Primal Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Nuggets pack

Who it is for

Made for dogs of every age and every size.

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 weight86

The 86 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (42.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (32.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

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  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight66

The 66 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight45.2, under 50

The 45.2 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Protein is 45.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 22% and 45%.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    9.2 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, very active, building muscle86

The 86 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (42.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (32.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight81.6

The 81.6 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (42.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleFat is 34.8% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 32%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle86

The 86 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (42.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (32.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight80.2

The 80.2 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (42.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (32.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    9.2 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight51

The 51 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Protein is 45.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 22% and 45%.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. Price value

    Excellent value for this dog — priced in bottom 25%

    5 of 5
An adult dog, calm, losing weight64.1

The 64.1 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (42.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 34.8% of dry matter and fibre is 5.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (42.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.44% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 34.8% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    15 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Format suitability calibrated for freeze driedThis 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
  6. 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.

DogScore
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight86
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight66
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight45.2*
An adult dog, very active, building muscle86
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight81.6
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle86
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight80.2
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight51
An adult dog, calm, losing weight64.1
A puppy, calm, holding its weight46*
A senior dog, calm, building muscle80.2
A senior dog, very active, building muscle80.2
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight60.2
An adult dog, calm, building muscle86
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight81
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight75.9
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight61
A puppy, very active, losing weight63.5
A senior dog, calm, losing weight58.4
A puppy, calm, losing weight59.1
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle81
An adult dog, very active, losing weight68.5
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle80.2
A puppy, very active, holding its weight76.6
A puppy, very active, building muscle81
A puppy, calm, building muscle81
A senior dog, very active, losing weight62.7

* Under 50, so the food is not on that dog’s list.

What the label says

  • Protein42%
  • Fat32%
  • Fibre5%
  • Moisture8%
  • Calcium2.02%
  • Phosphorus1.29%
  • Omega-62.89%
  • Omega-30.44%
  • Calories4,600 kcal per kg
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Beef (with ground bone), Beef Livers, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash, Organic Kale, Organic Apples, Organic Parsley, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Blueberries, Organic Cranberries, Organic Broccoli, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Cod Liver Oil, Fish Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Dried Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Organic Ground Alfalfa, Dried Organic Kelp, Taurine, Organic Rosemary Extract

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: beef, fish, legumes and sunflower.

Compared with primalpetfoods.com on October 8, 2026: ingredients, protein, fat, fibre, moisture, calcium and phosphorus.

Price

On June 21, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 0.397 kg pack at $38.99 in Canadian dollars.

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How to read this

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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