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Score 46
Reviewed formulaextruded kibble

Farmina

Farmina N&D Prime Chicken and Pomegranate Adult Mini Dry Dog Food

Use this page when you are deciding whether this dog food deserves a closer look, a side-by-side comparison, or a deeper ingredient check. It is meant to move you from product curiosity into a clearer decision.

4.6out of 10

Decision snapshot

Built for adult maintenance

A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.

Quick verdict

Best for

  • Dog
  • Adult
  • Dry

Not ideal for

  • Strict calorie-control plans
  • Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets

Key highlights

Primary protein: ChickenGrain-free formulaNo probiotics addedModerate omega-3 support432 kcal per cup

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Quick verdict

Ingredient quality scores 41, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 52. The formula is best interpreted as

Product score card

Ingredient quality

41

Nutrition balance

0

Digestibility

61

Safety

52

Overall

46

Nutrition breakdown

MetricValueBasis
Protein min34%
Fat min18%
Fiber max2.6%
Moisture max9%
Ash7.8%
Estimated carbs (as fed)0%
Estimated carbs (dry matter)0%
Protein dry matter34%
Fat dry matter18%
Calories3999kcal/kg
Calories per cup432kcal/cup
kcal per 100g0kcal

Calorie density analysis

Calories per cup

432

Protein per 1000 kcal

85

Fat per 1000 kcal

45

Estimated glycemic load

Not estimated

This is a more calorie-dense formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.

Ingredient breakdown by role

Protein sources

Fresh deboned chicken (26%), dried chicken meat (25%), chicken fat, fish oil from herring

Carbohydrate sources

sweet potato

Fat sources

chicken fat, fish oil from herring, chondroitin sulfate

Fiber sources

inulin, psyllium (0.3%)

Functional additives

chicken fat, dried whole eggs, fresh herring, dried herring, pea fiber, dried carrot, dried alfalfa, fructooligosaccharides, yeast extract (source of mannan-oligosaccharides), dried pomegranate (0.5%), dried apple, dried spinach, dried orange, dried blueberry, sodium chloride, dried brewer's yeast, turmeric root (0.2%), glucosamine

Ingredient interpretation

Positive ingredient signals: Marine omega support, Named animal protein, Targeted fiber support.

The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Fresh deboned chicken (26%), dried chicken meat (25%), chicken fat, fish oil from herring.

Digestive-support ingredients are present through inulin, psyllium (0.3%).

Watch-outs on this label: Generic animal ingredient, Legume presence, Legume presence signal, Transparency warning signal.

Support boundary

Ingredient signals now carry conservative claim mapping so analyzer, product, and need surfaces can distinguish source-backed interpretation from internal scoring policy.

Signal presence and score effects are separate. Support mapping describes interpretation framing, not the validity of the score impact.

Partially supported: 5. Internal methodology: 1. Unresolved: 0.

Ingredient quality

41

Digestibility

61

Safety

52

Ingredient deck

Fresh deboned chicken (26%), dried chicken meat (25%), sweet potato, chicken fat, dried whole eggs, fresh herring, dried herring, fish oil from herring, pea fiber, dried carrot, dried alfalfa, inulin, fructooligosaccharides, yeast extract (source of mannan-oligosaccharides), dried pomegranate (0.5%), dried apple, dried spinach, psyllium (0.3%), dried orange, dried blueberry, sodium chloride, dried brewer's yeast, turmeric root (0.2%), glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate.

Ingredient signals visualization

Generic animal ingredient

caution

Generic animal terms weaken transparency because the source material is less clear.

Partially supportedRefs 3
moderate

Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance supports caution around vague sourcing, while the severity of the penalty remains internal methodology.

Matched ingredients: fish oil from herring

IQ -6Digestibility -1Safety -5

Legume presence

caution

Legume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.

Internal methodologyRefs 1
low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules
Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: pea fiber

IQ -4Digestibility -3Safety -1

Legume presence signal

caution

Legumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.

Internal methodologyRefs 1
low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules
Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: pea fiber

IQ -4Digestibility -2Safety 0

Marine omega support

positive

Named marine oils are a useful positive signal for skin, coat, and inflammatory support.

Partially supportedRefs 2
low

Partially supported because broad literature context exists, but product-level effect and dosing relevance are not mapped here.

Omega-3 review [ext]Ingredient rules
Presence alone is not proof of efficacy, adequacy, or bioavailable dosing.

Matched ingredients: fish oil from herring

IQ +3Digestibility +1Safety +1

Named animal protein

positive

The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.

Partially supportedRefs 3
moderate

Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.

This is a transparency interpretation, not proof of superior health outcomes.

Matched ingredients: Fresh deboned chicken (26%)

IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2

Targeted fiber support

positive

Targeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.

Partially supportedRefs 2
low

Partially supported because digestive-support framing is literature-informed, but real-world tolerance remains context-dependent.

Gut diet review [ext]Ingredient rules

Matched ingredients: psyllium (0.3%)

IQ +2Digestibility +5Safety +1

Transparency warning signal

caution

The ingredient panel includes vague generic animal terminology that weakens transparency.

Partially supportedRefs 3
moderate

Partially supported because vague ingredient naming can reasonably weaken transparency confidence, while the downstream impact remains internal.

Matched ingredients: fish oil from herring

IQ -6Digestibility 0Safety -4

Functional nutrients

Omega-3

0.9%

Omega-6

3.3%

Taurine

0%

Calcium

1%

Phosphorus

0.8%

Magnesium

0%

No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.

Suitability and fit

Sensitive stomach

0

Weight management

0

Puppy fit

0

Senior fit

0

Allergy support

0

Ingredients connected to this formula

Methodology note

Farmina N&D Prime Chicken and Pomegranate Adult Mini is a complete food for adult mini dogs.

The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.

Useful benchmark for premium dry food shoppers comparing high-protein recipes.

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