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Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Nuggets

For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Primal Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Nuggets scores 69.5 out of 100. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Primal Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken 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 weight69.5

The 69.5 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (45.0%) for this dog's moderate activityFat is 35.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 35%.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 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, losing weight67

The 67 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

    15 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 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 weight49.7, under 50

The 49.7 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Protein is 48.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 22% and 45%.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.

    0 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.

    12.7 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 muscle87

The 87 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (45.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (33.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 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 weight82.6

The 82.6 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (45.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleFat is 35.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 32%.

    30.6 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 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 muscle87

The 87 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (45.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (33.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 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 weight67.2

The 67.2 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (45.0%) for this dog's moderate activityFat is 35.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog holding weight, full points are given between 12% and 35%.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.

    12.7 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 weight52

The 52 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Protein is 48.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 22% and 45%.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 10% and 30%.

    0 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 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 weight65.1

The 65.1 out of 100, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (45.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 35.9% of dry matter and fibre is 4.0% 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
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (45.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.96%) for this dog's joints and coatThe label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 4,783 kcal per kg of dry matter. For freeze-dried food, full points are given between 5,000 and 6,200.Fat is 35.9% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.

    16 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 weight69.5
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight67
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight49.7*
An adult dog, very active, building muscle87
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight82.6
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle87
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight67.2
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight52
An adult dog, calm, losing weight65.1
A puppy, calm, holding its weight47*
A senior dog, calm, building muscle84.7
A senior dog, very active, building muscle84.7
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight64.7
An adult dog, calm, building muscle87
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight64.5
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight80.3
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight62
A puppy, very active, losing weight64.5
A senior dog, calm, losing weight62.8
A puppy, calm, losing weight60.1
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle82
An adult dog, very active, losing weight69.5
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle84.7
A puppy, very active, holding its weight77.6
A puppy, very active, building muscle82
A puppy, calm, building muscle82
A senior dog, very active, losing weight67.2

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

What the label says

  • Protein45%
  • Fat33%
  • Fibre4%
  • Moisture8%
  • Calcium1.06%
  • Phosphorus0.99%
  • Omega-67.79%
  • Omega-30.96%
  • Calories4,400 kcal per kg
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

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

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken, 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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