Beef & Pork Dinner Grain-Free Pate Wet Dog Food, 12.5-oz can, case of 12
Graded by The Sniff System
OrgaNOMics Beef & Pork Dinner is a grain-free wet pate dog food, featuring beef and pork as its main protein sources.
This recipe offers reasonable protein quality, with beef providing solid amino acid coverage. It also includes egg, which adds to the diversity of high-bioavailability protein sources.
The biggest thing to note is the absence of an AAFCO statement, meaning its nutritional completeness is unverified. Also, there isn't a declared source of omega-3s like fish oil or algae oil.
Good fit for owners who prioritize beef and pork as protein sources. Less ideal if you need AAFCO verification for nutritional completeness.
Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.
Neutral fit for adult Labrador Retrievers. Beef leads the deck at position 1, 45% DMB protein, 32% DMB fat.
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Research informing this analysis
MethodologyThe Sniff System grades this product against 2 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.
- McGreevy et al., 2018lifespan · mortality · ear health· cited in 3 claims
- AKCbreed standard
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Sniff scored this formula 47/100, landing in C-tier (acceptable-with-notes). The biggest contributor was protein quality (+18 points): Reasonable protein quality. beef delivers solid amino acid coverage. A hard cap of 59 also applied because the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement isn't disclosed on the retailer page (so our methodology can't verify the formula meets adult, growth, or all-life-stages standards). Even without the cap, the base component scores sit below the next band. The structural fix would need to address fat quality as well.
Reasonable protein quality. beef delivers solid amino acid coverage.
Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.
No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.
No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.
- Lowest fat quality in grain-free wet foods (4/16)
- Top quartile for DMB fat in grain-free wet foods (31.8%)
- Bottom quartile for carb quality in grain-free wet foods (9/16)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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ACANA Premium Pate Beef in Bone Broth Grain-Free Wet Dog Food, 12.8-oz, case of 12
Scores 22 points higher with a similar formulation profile.

Nature's Logic 100% Natural Canine Pork Feast All Life Stages Grain-Free Wet Dog Food, 13.2-oz, case of 12
Pork instead of beef, 18 points higher, different brand.
Surfaced from a vector similarity search across 3,491 scored dog foods. How this works.
Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 45%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).
Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.
- 1protein animalbeef
Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2protein animalpork
Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.
Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.
- 3vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
Position 3: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 4legumepeas
Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →
Position 4. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.
- 5vegetablesweet potato
Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.
Position 5: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 6fiberguar gum
Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet. See why →
Position 6: functional fiber for digestion or satiety.
- 7egg
Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label, by amino acid score.
Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 8fatcoconut oil
Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.
Position 8: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 9vegetable oil
Unnamed plant oil. Could be soy, canola, corn, or a blend. Named oils like sunflower or canola are more transparent.
Position 9: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 10vitaminvitamin e supplement
Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.
- 11niacinamide
- 12l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
A stable form of vitamin C used in pet food. Provides antioxidant support and survives processing better than plain ascorbic acid.
- 13vitaminthiamine mononitrate
B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.
- 14vitamincalcium pantothenate
Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.
- 15vitamin a acetate
- 16vitaminfolic acid
B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.
- 17vitaminriboflavin supplement
B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.
- 18vitaminbiotin
B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.
- 19vitaminpyridoxine hydrochloride
B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.
- 20vitaminvitamin b12 supplement
Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.
- 21vitaminvitamin d3 supplement
The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.
19 of 21 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.