Quick answer
Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals with Chicken & Beef Pouches scores 79/100 (very good), a wet food for adult dogs. Protein is 41.7% on a dry matter basis, with beef as the main protein. We found no FDA dog food recalls for Beneful in the last 5 years. Carbohydrates are about 25.6% on a dry matter basis.
- AAFCO: adult maintenance
- No FDA recalls for this brand in 5 years
Scores are most meaningful when compared with other wet foods.
- Food type
- Wet
- Life stage
- Adult
- Size
- All Sizes
Label checked October 2026. How we rate
Our verdict
What we like
- High protein: 41.7% on a dry matter basis
- Lower in carbohydrates: about 25.6%
- Named meat listed first: chicken
- 3 named animal proteins in the top 5 ingredients
- No artificial colors, preservatives or added sugars
Watch out for
- Contains unnamed animal sources: meat by-products
- Plant protein concentrates high in the list: wheat gluten, soy flour
Scores come from our published formula. No brand can pay for a score.
Nutrients at a glance
Dry matter basis: water removed so wet and dry foods compare fairly.
Protein
Fat
Carbs (est.)
| Method | Protein | Fat | Fiber (dietary) | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label (as fed) 82% moisture | 7.5% min | 3% min | 3% max | 4.6% |
| Dry matter | 41.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 25.6% |
| Share of calories (estimated) | 38.7% | 37.6% | – | 23.7% |
Carbs here are the label's Total Carbohydrate (4.6% as fed). The label gives fiber only as a maximum, so we don't subtract it.
This label lists dietary fiber (new label format) instead of crude fiber.
Score breakdown
Why it scored this way: every check
- Protein 41.7% (dry matter); full points from 45%.
- Fat 16.7% (dry matter); full points from 14%.
- Carbohydrates (label total; fiber only given as a maximum) 25.6% (dry matter); full points at 10% or less, none at 50% or more.
- First main ingredient is a named animal protein (chicken).
- 3 named animal protein(s) in the top 5 main ingredients.
- Contains unnamed animal sources: meat by-products.
- No artificial colors, artificial preservatives, or added sugars.
- Plant protein concentrates in top 10: wheat gluten, soy flour (−3).
- Complete and balanced by formulation (AAFCO nutrient profiles).
- No recalls in the last 5 years.
Good to know
- Fiber is only given as a maximum, so carbohydrates are scored on the label’s total carbohydrate figure.
- Water or broth listed first was skipped when judging the main ingredient.
Ingredients
Listed by weight before cooking. The first five (in bold) usually make up most of the recipe.
- Named meat, fish or egg 3
- Unnamed animal source 1
- Grains and starches 3
- Peas, lentils and beans 1
- Vitamins and minerals 8
- Beef broth
- chicken
- beef
- chicken liver
- wild rice
- carrots
- broccoli
- meat by-products
- potato starch
- wheat gluten
- soy flour
- natural flavor
- guar gum
- salt
- potassium chloride
- sodium phosphate
- calcium carbonate
- cornstarch
- MINERALS [ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide]
- VITAMINS [thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D- 3 supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9)]
- magnesium sulfate
- choline chloride
AAFCO statement
Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals With Chicken, Beef, Wild Rice, Carrots & Broccoli In Sauce is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
Recipe changes
No recipe changes found since we started tracking this label in October 2026. All recalls and recipe changes.
Beneful recall history
FDA dog food recalls in our records for this brand.
No FDA dog food recalls found for this brand in our records.
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More wet food from Beneful
Label information from the manufacturer’s website (source), collected October 2026. Always check the package label, and ask your veterinarian about your own dog’s needs.
Similar foods compared
Other rated wet foods for adult dogs with the closest scores. Protein and carbs on a dry matter basis.
| Food | Score | Protein | Carbs | kcal per cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals with Lamb Pouches | 80/100 | 41.7% | 23.9% | – |
| Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals with Chicken & Beef Pouches (this food) | 79/100 | 41.7% | 25.6% | – |
Questions about this food
Has Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals with Chicken & Beef Pouches been recalled?
We found no FDA dog food recalls for Beneful in the last 5 years. We check FDA dog food recall records going back 5 years.
Is Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals with Chicken & Beef Pouches complete and balanced?
Yes. The label says: "Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals With Chicken, Beef, Wild Rice, Carrots & Broccoli In Sauce is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs."
What is the first ingredient in Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals with Chicken & Beef Pouches?
The first ingredient is Beef broth. Ingredients are listed by weight before cooking.
Why does Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals with Chicken & Beef Pouches score 79/100?
It earns 25/35 for ingredients, 23/25 for protein, 10/10 for fat, 6/10 for carbs, 6/10 for nutritional adequacy and 10/10 for recall history. Most points are lost on ingredients, down 11 points: contains unnamed animal sources: meat by-products; plant protein concentrates in top 10: wheat gluten, soy flour (−3).
Ask your vet about your own dog's needs.