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Iams · Dry dog food · Captured April 30, 2026
ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains
Widely available adult maintenance kibble with official Iams package-art support for ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and calorie content. Main watch-outs are chicken, corn, egg, natural flavor, caramel color, and a Brand Trust record that remains partial.
AdultKibblePartially verified
Strengths
- Nutrition Fit 8.0 / 10AAFCO adequacy clears the rubric and dry-matter protein and fat land in the bands we expect.
- Low sensitivity risk 9.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
- Sensitivity Risk 9.0 / 10Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
Watch-outs
- Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids chicken, corn, egg. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
- Value 4.0 / 10Cost per 1,000 kcal is above the category median. Cheaper options exist with comparable nutrition.
- Partially verified source confidenceSome label or pricing fields rely on retailer-mediated capture rather than the manufacturer source. See evidence notes below.
Data status
Partially verified
Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.
- Captured
- April 30, 2026
Why partial?
Source caveats on this scorecard.
These notes explain what the current sources can and cannot support. Missing or unresolved evidence is not scored as a product defect.
Brand-level recall or enforcement history is shown as context after source matching and manual disposition. It is not treated as a defect in this product unless the source match is product- or SKU-relevant.
The current warning-letter table may have been checked, but full export or archive coverage is still incomplete. Unknown status stays unknown, not false.
Launch readiness
Ready for public beta.
Public copy QA passed for beta. This is still partial-source data, so unresolved Brand Trust and warning-letter gates remain visible.
Promote to public beta with retailer nutrition mismatch, partial Brand Trust, warning-letter export, and price freshness gaps visible; do not mark verified.
- Lane
- Public beta
- Packet
- ready for public beta
- Product source
- partially verified
ManufacturercapturedRetailercapturedIngredientscapturedGAcapturedAAFCOcapturedBrand TrustpartialRecallcapturedWarningpartialScorecaptured
Brand Trust scoring
Brand Trust source capture is in progress.
Captured Brand Trust signals are shown for auditability, but they do not affect the product score until the record is verified.
- Record status
- partially verified
- Score path
- Seed score still in use
- Unknown signals
- 9
- Conflicts
- 0
- Brand sources
- 3
What we know
Captured from source records.
- Manufacturer source supports product identity, available sizes, adult complete-and-balanced language, official ingredient panel, official guaranteed analysis, and official calorie panel.
- Official package art supports 25% protein, 14% fat, 4% fiber, 10% moisture, 1.05% calcium, 3654 kcal/kg, and 380 kcal/cup.
- Chewy supports the 38.5 lb package price, package size, availability, and retailer label context, but its nutrition values differ from the official Iams image panel.
- Wet/dry comparison uses dry matter basis from the captured official moisture value.
- FDA recall archive matching is complete and manually dispositioned for the brand.
Still unresolved
Not product defects.
- Retailer nutrition text differs from official Iams package-art values; official package art is treated as the controlling nutrition source.
- Brand Trust signal record is partially verified, not complete.
- FDA warning-letter full-export coverage remains blocked by FDA export limitations.
- Retail price can change and should be refreshed before public launch.
Buyer read
What should you take away?
Usable shortlist option, with tradeoffs.
For ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains, the main watch-outs are: the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.
8.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
7.1
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
7.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
9.0
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
4.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.
Score math
How PetScored got there.
Expand to see the rule-by-rule trail. Useful for checking the rubric; not required to make a buying decision.
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Score math
How PetScored got there.
Expand to see the rule-by-rule trail. Useful for checking the rubric; not required to make a buying decision.
Nutrition Fit8.030% of total score
7 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
AAFCO statement matches declared life stageA verified AAFCO adequacy statement earns points only when it matches the declared life stage.
Because IAMS ProActive Health Minichunks Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, vitamin or mineral supplements are not needed when fed as directed.+3.0AFeeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Because IAMS ProActive Health Minichunks Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, vitamin or mineral supplements are not needed when fed as directed.0.0AProtein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 18-35%.
27.8%+2.0AFat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 5.5-20%.
15.6%+2.0ACalcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0BCalorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.
380 kcal/cup+1.0ALarge-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0ABrand Trust7.125% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)14 context item(s)seed in use
Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.
Brand Trust signal record pending verificationBrand Trust requires source-backed evidence for nutrition staff, manufacturing, recalls, research, and transparency. The seed score remains visible until those signals are verified.
partially_verified; 3 source(s) capturedcontextSeedNamed qualified nutritionistA publicly named qualified nutritionist earns Brand Trust credit when the source record verifies it. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAOwns primary manufacturing facilitiesOwnership or direct operation of primary manufacturing earns credit when verified from brand or facility sources. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACurrent feeding-trial evidenceCurrent AAFCO feeding-trial evidence earns Brand Trust credit when it is tied to the product or line. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAPublishes peer-reviewed researchPeer-reviewed product or nutrition research earns credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAComplete nutrient analysis availableComplete nutrient analysis availability earns credit when source-backed. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextANo FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records.
verified_truecontextANo FDA Class I recall everClass I recall history must be source-matched before credit is awarded. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACountry-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextBSame ownership for 10+ yearsOwnership stability earns limited heuristic credit when verified.
verified_truecontextCActive FDA warning letterActive FDA warning letters reduce Brand Trust when verified and relevant. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextACannot identify qualified nutritionistIf research cannot identify a qualified nutritionist anywhere, Brand Trust is reduced. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextAUnknown Brand Trust signalsUnknown Brand Trust signals are shown as research debt. They do not change the score until source verification is complete.
9 unresolved signal(s)contextSeedBrand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
7.1 / 10+7.1SeedSource confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeedIngredient Clarity7.015% of total score
8 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Ingredient Clarity is reconstructed from named-source and label-specificity rules.
Animal protein sources named in top 10Named species such as chicken meal or salmon count as clearer than generic terms such as meat meal or poultry by-product meal.
chicken | chicken by-product meal | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | dried egg product+3.0BFat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)+2.0BGrain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
ground whole grain corn | ground whole grain sorghum+1.0BPreservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | citric acid (preservative) | rosemary extract.+1.0ACountry of manufacture statedThis can earn credit once the product source record stores a verified made-in or country-of-manufacture statement.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CManufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CCo-packer or facility disclosedThis can earn credit once the product or brand source record publicly discloses the facility or co-packer.
not captured in v0 fixture0.0CIngredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.
not detected0.0CSensitivity Risk9.015% of total score
9 scoring rule(s)0 context item(s)
Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
Sensitivity baselineSensitivity Risk starts at 10 and adjusts for common exposure patterns. It is not a prediction for an individual dog.
10 / 10 before ingredient exposure adjustments+10.0ABeef or beef-derived ingredient in top 5Beef exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score because beef is commonly reported in canine food-reaction studies.
chicken | ground whole grain corn | ground whole grain sorghum | chicken by-product meal | dried plain beet pulp0.0ADairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
chicken | ground whole grain corn | ground whole grain sorghum | chicken by-product meal | dried plain beet pulp | natural flavor | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | dried egg product | flaxseed | caramel color | potassium chloride | carrots | fructooligosaccharides | choline chloride | vitamins (vitamin e supplement | ascorbic acid | d-calcium pantothenate | biotin | thiamine mononitrate [vitamin b1] | vitamin b12 supplement | vitamin a supplement | niacin | riboflavin supplement [vitamin b2] | pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin b6] | vitamin d3 supplement | folic acid) | minerals (ferrous sulfate | zinc oxide | sodium selenite | manganese sulfate | copper sulfate | potassium iodide | manganous oxide) | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | citric acid (preservative) | rosemary extract.0.0AChicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.
chicken | ground whole grain corn | ground whole grain sorghum | chicken by-product meal | dried plain beet pulp-1.0AWheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
chicken | ground whole grain corn | ground whole grain sorghum | chicken by-product meal | dried plain beet pulp0.0ALamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
chicken | ground whole grain corn | ground whole grain sorghum | chicken by-product meal | dried plain beet pulp0.0AMultiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.
1 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected0.0BHydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.
not detected0.0ASingle novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.
not detected0.0BValue4.015% of total score
3 scoring rule(s)2 context item(s)
Value is reconstructed from package size, price, kcal density, category median, and quality caps.
Package weight parsedPackage weight is parsed from the product fixture so price can be normalized before scoring.
17.46 kgcontextCCost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 0.91contextCCategory relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
140% of Budget mass dry median+4.0CNutrition Fit value capA low Nutrition Fit score caps Value so a cheap food is not over-rewarded when core nutrition evidence is weak.
Nutrition Fit 8.00.0CBrand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 7.10.0CIngredients
Parsed label
Chicken, Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken By-Product Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Flaxseed, Caramel Color, Potassium Chloride, Carrots, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Sensitivity flags
May matter for individual dogs
chickencorneggnatural flavorcaramel color
Source record
Confidence is visible by design.
Official Iams package-art images now support the ingredient order, guaranteed analysis, and calorie content used for the fixture. Retailer sources still support price/package data, but retailer nutrition text differs from the official image panel and is no longer treated as controlling.
- Captured
- April 30, 2026
- Confidence
- Partially verified
- Sources
- Iams Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains official product pagemanufacturer · captured 2026-04-30Chewy Iams Proactive Health Minichunks 38.5 lb product pageretailer · captured 2026-04-30PetSmart Iams Proactive Health Minichunks label textretailer · captured 2026-04-30
- Evidence notes
- Iams Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains official product pageOfficial page identifies the 38.5 lb recipe and exposes package-art images for guaranteed analysis and ingredients. The images show 25% protein, 14% fat, 4% fiber, 10% moisture, 1.05% calcium, 3654 kcal/kg, 380 kcal/cup, and the ingredient order used in the fixture.Chewy Iams Proactive Health Minichunks 38.5 lb product pageRetailer page shows the 38.5 lb bag and $57.99 Chewy price used for the fixture. Its 3688 kcal/kg, 393 kcal/cup, and 14.5% fat values differ from official Iams package-art images, so retailer nutrition values are treated as stale or non-controlling.PetSmart Iams Proactive Health Minichunks label textRetailer page identifies the Iams Minichunks adult chicken and whole grains recipe and adult complete-and-balanced context, but official Iams package art is treated as the stronger nutrition source.
- Adequacy
- Because IAMS ProActive Health Minichunks Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, vitamin or mineral supplements are not needed when fed as directed.
Appears in
PetScored best-for lists this food is on
- Best dog food for sensitive dogsRanked by lowest population-level sensitivity risk. We do not diagnose individual dogs; the goal is to reduce the number of common trigger ingredients on the label.
- Best high-protein dog foodRanked by guaranteed-analysis protein percentage. High protein is not free — it usually comes with higher cost per calorie and more sensitivity overlap. We show the tradeoff.
Compare to similar
Same category, within 1.2 composite
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FAQ
About Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains
What is the PetScored rating for Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains?
Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains scores 7.2 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Value. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.
Is Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, corn, egg, natural flavor. These are common adverse-reaction trigger ingredients in published case series. If your dog tolerates these proteins, the sub-score reflects the population-level risk; individual dogs vary.
Is Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains AAFCO complete and balanced?
Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Because IAMS ProActive Health Minichunks Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult dogs, vitamin or mineral supplements are not needed when fed as directed." This is an adult-maintenance statement — not adequate for puppies, growth, or pregnancy.
What life stage is Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains for?
Per the bag, Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains is intended for Adult (format: Kibble). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Iams ProActive Health Adult Minichunks Chicken & Whole Grains cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $57.99 for a 38.5 lb bag bag, at 3654 kcal/kg. PetScored Value sub-score benchmarks cost per 1,000 kcal against the category median rather than the sticker price — see the Value detail on the scorecard.