Ingredients
Parsed label
Beef Broth, Beef, Wheat Gluten, Peas, Carrots, Liver, Meat By-Products, Rice, Barley, Corn Starch-Modified, Soy Flour, Minerals, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamins, Choline Chloride
Beneful · Wet dog food
Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew
A single-serve beef stew tub with visible peas and carrots and beef named first, but wheat gluten, meat by-products, soy flour, and modified corn starch stack high on the panel. The per-calorie cost of single tubs runs expensive, which pulls the Value score down.
Last reviewed May 2026Adult maintenanceCannedPartially verified
Wet / canned: well-established. Long track record. Higher moisture, higher cost per calorie. The evidence on this format ›
Strengths
- Sensitivity Risk 6.5 / 10Sensitivity Risk is reconstructed from common allergen exposure patterns in the ingredient list.
- Nutrition Fit 6.0 / 10Nutrition Fit is reconstructed from deterministic dog-food v1 rules using the currently available fixture fields.
- Brand Trust 6.0 / 10Brand Trust is still using the seed subscore while source signals are captured, reviewed, or blocked by conflict.
Watch-outs
- Common triggers on the labelSkip if your dog avoids beef, wheat, soy. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
- Value 2.0 / 10Cost per 1,000 kcal is above the category median. Cheaper options exist with comparable nutrition.
- Ingredient Clarity 4.0 / 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.
- Last reviewed
- May 2026
Launch readiness
Source-capture hold.
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- Lane
- Source capture
- Packet
- missing
- Product source
- missing
Brand Trust scoring
Brand Trust record missing.
A Brand Trust signal record has not been attached yet. The product keeps its seed Brand Trust value until source-backed signals exist.
- Record status
- missing
- Score path
- Seed score still in use
- Unknown signals
- 11
- Conflicts
- 0
- Brand sources
- 0
Buyer read
What should you take away?
Needs a closer source and label read.
For Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew, 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.
6.0
Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.
6.0
Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.
4.0
Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.
6.5
Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.
2.0
ValueEstimated price per 1,000 kcal within category.
vs. Wet dog food
How this scorecard reads against its category.
Solid bar is this product. Hollow tick mark is the average across 6 peers in the same category. Same rubric for both, no weighting tricks.
Nutrition Fit6.0+1.0 vs avg
Brand Trust6.0-1.8 vs avg
Ingredient Clarity4.0-0.8 vs avg
Sensitivity Risk6.5-1.7 vs avg
Value2.0near avg
Score math
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Nutrition Fit6.030% 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.
Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.+3.0AFeeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.
Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.0.0AProtein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 18-35%.
45.5%0.0AFat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 5.5-20%.
9.1%+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.
273 kcal/can+1.0ALarge-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.
not applicable0.0ABrand Trust6.025% of total score
1 scoring rule(s)2 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 missingThe prototype seed score remains in use until a Brand Trust signal record is attached.
not capturedcontextSeedBrand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.
6.0 / 10+6.0SeedSource confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.
Partially verifiedcontextSeedIngredient Clarity4.015% 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.
beef broth | beef+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.
wheat gluten | rice | barley | corn starch-modified+1.0BPreservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.
not explicitly detected0.0ACountry 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 Risk6.515% 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.
beef broth | beef | wheat gluten | peas | carrots-2.0ADairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.
beef broth | beef | wheat gluten | peas | carrots | liver | meat by-products | rice | barley | corn starch-modified | soy flour | minerals | tricalcium phosphate | vitamins | choline chloride0.0AChicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.
beef broth | beef | wheat gluten | peas | carrots0.0AWheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.
beef broth | beef | wheat gluten | peas | carrots-1.0ALamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.
beef broth | beef | wheat gluten | peas | carrots0.0AMultiple common sensitivity ingredients in top 5Multiple common exposure families high in the ingredient list receive an additional small adjustment.
2 of beef, dairy, chicken, wheat detected-0.5BHydrolyzed 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 detected0.0BValue2.015% 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.
0.28 kgcontextCCost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.
USD 9.08contextCCategory relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.
363% of Wet premium median+2.0CNutrition 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 6.00.0CBrand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.
Brand Trust 6.00.0CSensitivity flags
May matter for individual dogs
beefwheatsoycornlegumes
These flags reflect population-level prevalence of commonly reported canine food allergens in the published literature (Mueller and Olivry 2016), not a prediction that this dog will react. Read how we score this in the dog food rubric and the medical disclaimer.
Source record
Confidence is visible by design.
- Captured
- May 21, 2026
- Confidence
- Partially verified
- Sources
- Purina Beneful official product page captured May 21, 2026
Walmart single 10 oz tub price captured May 21, 2026 - Adequacy
- Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
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 dog food for senior dogsFoods marketed for seniors or formulated to AAFCO Adult maintenance. We do not credit “senior” marketing as a regulatory claim - Adult maintenance is the actual category geriatric dogs eat from.
Compare to similar
Same category, within 1.2 composite
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FAQ
About Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew
What is the PetScored rating for Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew?
Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew scores 5.2 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 Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew good for dogs with food sensitivities?
Skip this food if your dog avoids beef, wheat, soy, corn. 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 Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew AAFCO complete and balanced?
Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs." This is an adult-maintenance statement - not adequate for puppies, growth, or pregnancy.
What life stage is Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew for?
Per the bag, Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew is intended for Adult maintenance (format: Canned). Always cross-check the AAFCO statement on your actual bag, since recipes and life-stage designations can change between production runs.
How much does Beneful Freshly Prepared Meals Beef Stew cost per calorie?
Captured retailer price: $2.48 for a 10 oz tub bag, at 963 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.
This score is our opinion, formed by applying a published rubric to label and public source records, not a statement of objective fact and not veterinary advice. Label fields we cannot verify are marked by source confidence rather than assumed. See the methodology and medical disclaimer.