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Stella & Chewy's · Freeze-dried dog food · Captured April 30, 2026
Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food
Freeze-dried raw-style patties with official manufacturer label fields, 4,420 kcal/kg, and 60 kcal/patty captured. Chewy agrees on kcal/kg but still lists 50 kcal/patty, so per-patty calories remain disclosed while value math uses kcal/kg; follow manufacturer handling and rehydration directions.
All life stagesFreeze-dried pattiesPartially verified
Strengths
- Low sensitivity risk 9.0 / 10Few of the most-named adverse-reaction trigger ingredients high on the label.
- Crude protein 48%High-protein bag on the guaranteed analysis panel.
- AAFCO all-life-stages adequacyCovers growth and maintenance — useful for multi-life-stage households.
Watch-outs
- Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids chicken, raw/freeze-dried handling, high fat DMB. 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.
- Ingredient Clarity 5.0 / 10Some sources are less specific than the rubric prefers — generic terms in the ingredient list, or fields we cannot verify.
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.
The page can show AAFCO context, but the exact adequacy statement from stable package or manufacturer text has not been captured yet.
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 per-patty calorie mismatch, formal package-label adequacy limitation, raw/freeze-dried handling caveat, 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
ManufacturercapturedRetailercapturedIngredientscapturedGAcapturedAAFCOpartialBrand 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
- 8
- Conflicts
- 0
- Brand sources
- 3
What we know
Captured from source records.
- Manufacturer source supports current ingredients, guaranteed analysis, rehydrated analysis, 4,420 kcal/kg, 60 kcal/patty, available sizes, and typical analysis context.
- Manufacturer product page describes the recipe as a 100% complete and balanced diet.
- Chewy source supports current 14 oz price, package size, guaranteed analysis, 4,420 kcal/kg, complete-and-balanced/all-life-stage language, and raw/freeze-dried handling instructions.
- Stella & Chewy’s complete-and-balanced article says products are formulated by an animal nutritionist and reviewed by a veterinarian to meet appropriate AAFCO guidelines.
- Wet/dry comparison uses dry matter basis from the captured moisture value.
- Value math uses kcal/kg, where manufacturer and retailer sources agree.
- FDA recall archive matching is complete and manually dispositioned for the brand.
Still unresolved
Not product defects.
- Chewy still lists 50 kcal/patty while the official manufacturer page lists 60 kcal/patty; display the manufacturer value and keep the retailer mismatch visible.
- Formal recipe-specific package-label adequacy statement has not been captured as text; beta copy relies on official complete-and-balanced product language plus retailer/brand AAFCO context.
- Raw/freeze-dried format requires following manufacturer handling, feeding, and rehydration directions; PetScored does not score raw format as inherently better or worse.
- 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?
Needs a closer source and label read.
For Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, the main watch-outs are: this source record has not captured a verified AAFCO adequacy statement yet; the estimated cost per calorie is high compared with similar foods; some label-transparency fields, like country or facility details, are not captured in this record yet; brand-level evidence needs more source support. This is an evidence read, not a medical recommendation.
4.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
6.2
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
5.0
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.
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Score math
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Nutrition Fit4.030% 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.
Stella & Chewy’s official product page describes this recipe as a 100% complete & balanced diet, and retailer FAQ language says the dinners meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced nutrition across all life stages. Formal package-label adequacy text remains a beta disclosure.+3.0AFeeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Stella & Chewy’s official product page describes this recipe as a 100% complete & balanced diet, and retailer FAQ language says the dinners meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced nutrition across all life stages. Formal package-label adequacy text remains a beta disclosure.0.0AProtein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 22.5-35%.
50.5%0.0AFat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the growth/all life stages range of 8.5-22%.
29.5%0.0ACalcium 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.
60 kcal/patty+1.0ALarge-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0ABrand Trust6.225% 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.
verified_truecontextACurrent 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.
verified_truecontextBSame ownership for 10+ yearsOwnership stability earns limited heuristic credit when verified. This signal is unknown and is shown as research debt, not treated as false.
unknowncontextCActive 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.
8 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.
6.2 / 10+6.2SeedSource confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeedIngredient Clarity5.015% 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 with ground bone | chicken liver | chicken gizzard+3.0BFat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.
none detected0.0BGrain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.
no grain source detected+1.0BPreservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
mixed tocopherols (preservative)+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 with ground bone | chicken liver | chicken gizzard | pumpkin seed | organic cranberries0.0ADairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
chicken with ground bone | chicken liver | chicken gizzard | pumpkin seed | organic cranberries | organic spinach | organic broccoli | organic beets | organic carrots | organic squash | organic blueberries | fenugreek seed | potassium chloride | dried kelp | sodium phosphate | mixed tocopherols (preservative) | choline chloride | dried pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product | dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | dried bifidobacterium longum fermentation product | dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product | zinc proteinate | iron proteinate | taurine | calcium carbonate | vitamin e supplement | thiamine mononitrate | copper proteinate | manganese proteinate | sodium selenite | niacin supplement | d-calcium pantothenate | riboflavin supplement | vitamin a supplement | vitamin d3 supplement | vitamin b12 supplement | pyridoxine hydrochloride | folic acid.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 with ground bone | chicken liver | chicken gizzard | pumpkin seed | organic cranberries-1.0AWheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
chicken with ground bone | chicken liver | chicken gizzard | pumpkin seed | organic cranberries0.0ALamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
chicken with ground bone | chicken liver | chicken gizzard | pumpkin seed | organic cranberries0.0AMultiple 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.
0.40 kgcontextCCost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 17.10contextCCategory relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
142% of Freeze-dried dog food 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 4.00.0CBrand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 6.20.0CIngredients
Parsed label
Chicken with Ground Bone, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Pumpkin Seed, Organic Cranberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Broccoli, Organic Beets, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash, Organic Blueberries, Fenugreek Seed, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Sodium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Choline Chloride, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product, Dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid.
Sensitivity flags
May matter for individual dogs
chickenraw/freeze-dried handlinghigh fat DMB
Source record
Confidence is visible by design.
Manufacturer and retailer label records agree on 4,420 kcal/kg and core guaranteed analysis. The manufacturer 60 kcal/patty value is used, while Chewy’s 50 kcal/patty value remains disclosed as a non-blocking retailer mismatch because value math uses kcal/kg. Public beta copy now includes raw/freeze-dried handling and rehydration caveats.
- Captured
- April 30, 2026
- Confidence
- Partially verified
- Sources
- Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Patties official product pagemanufacturer · captured 2026-04-30Chewy Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties 14 oz product pageretailer · captured 2026-04-30Stella & Chewy’s Complete and Balanced Pet Food articlemanufacturer · captured 2026-04-30
- Evidence notes
- Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dinner Patties official product pageOfficial page lists current ingredients, 48% protein, 28% fat, 5% fiber, 5% moisture, rehydrated analysis, 4,420 kcal/kg, 60 kcal/patty, and describes the recipe as a 100% complete and balanced diet.Chewy Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties 14 oz product pageChewy currently shows the 14 oz bag, $29.99 price, 4,420 kcal/kg, 50 kcal/patty, guaranteed analysis, complete-and-balanced/all-life-stage language, and handling/rehydration instructions. Kcal/kg aligns with the manufacturer; per-patty calories do not.Stella & Chewy’s Complete and Balanced Pet Food articleBrand article says complete-and-balanced foods must meet AAFCO-recognized criteria, says many Stella & Chewy’s dog recipes provide complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, and states products are formulated by an animal nutritionist and reviewed by a veterinarian to meet appropriate AAFCO guidelines.
- Adequacy
- Stella & Chewy’s official product page describes this recipe as a 100% complete & balanced diet, and retailer FAQ language says the dinners meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced nutrition across all life stages. Formal package-label adequacy text remains a beta disclosure.
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 limited-ingredient dog foodLimited-ingredient diets work when the label is short, the protein is named, and the brand can prove what is in the bag. We rank on those three things.
- 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.
- Most transparent dog food brandsRanked on the combined Ingredient Clarity and Brand Trust sub-scores. These brands publish more about what is in the bag, where it came from, and how it is made.
- Best all-life-stages dog foodFoods labeled AAFCO-adequate for all life stages can feed puppies through seniors. Useful for multi-dog households. We rank by overall composite within this filter.
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FAQ
About Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food
What is the PetScored rating for Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food?
Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food scores 5.5 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 Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, raw/freeze-dried handling, high fat DMB. 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 Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food AAFCO complete and balanced?
Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Stella & Chewy’s official product page describes this recipe as a 100% complete & balanced diet, and retailer FAQ language says the dinners meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced nutrition acr…" The all-life-stages designation covers growth and maintenance.
What life stage is Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food for?
Per the bag, Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food is intended for All life stages (format: Freeze-dried patties). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $29.99 for a 14 oz bag bag, at 4420 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.