Pedigree · Dry dog food · Captured May 15, 2026

Healthy Weight Adult

Lower calorie density may help portion control, but the ingredient panel remains dominated by commodity grains and rendered ingredients. Sensitivity risk is elevated due to multiple common triggers in the first ingredients.

AdultKibblePartially verified

Methodology Dog Food Rubric v1.0. Score reconstructed from rule events; see the trail below for sources and rule citations.

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, soy, wheat. We surface this regardless of sub-score.
Ingredient Clarity 4.0 / 10Some sources are less specific than the rubric prefers — generic terms in the ingredient list, or fields we cannot verify.
Brand Trust 5.5 / 10Brand-level evidence is thin, conflicted, or seed-only. We have not credited a verified Brand Trust outcome.

Data status

Partially verified

Some primary-source fields are verified; unresolved fields remain visible.

Captured: May 15, 2026

Launch readiness

Source-capture hold.

This page is missing the packet or source record needed for beta QA.

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Lane: Source capture
Packet: missing
Product source: missing

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: 2

Buyer read

What should you take away?

Dog food rubric

Usable shortlist option, with tradeoffs.

For Healthy Weight Adult, the main watch-outs are: 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.

8.0

Nutrition FitAAFCO fit, calories, and dry matter protein/fat ranges.

5.5

Brand TrustWSAVA-style signals, recall mapping, and source confidence.

4.0

Ingredient ClarityNamed sources and label specificity.

9.0

Sensitivity RiskPopulation-level common allergen exposure.

7.0

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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Nutrition Fit8.0

30% 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.

Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult Dry Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

+3.0A

Feeding trials substantiate adequacyFeeding-trial language receives additional credit because it is stronger evidence than formulated-to-meet language.

Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult Dry Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

0.0A

Protein dry matter basis in rangeProtein is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 18-35%.

23.9%+2.0A

Fat dry matter basis in rangeFat is compared on dry matter basis against the adult maintenance range of 5.5-20%.

9.1%+2.0A

Calcium and phosphorus listedThis can earn credit once the nutrition panel stores calcium and phosphorus fields from a verified source.

not captured in v0 fixture0.0B

Calorie statement presentA calorie statement is needed for value, feeding-cost, and cross-format comparison work.

288 kcal/cup+1.0A

Large-breed puppy statementThis rule is not applicable unless the product is marketed for large-breed puppies.

not applicable0.0A

Brand Trust5.5

25% 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; 2 source(s) capturedcontextSeed

Named 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.

unknowncontextA

Owns 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.

unknowncontextA

Current 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.

unknowncontextA

Publishes 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.

unknowncontextA

Complete 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.

unknowncontextA

No FDA recall in past five yearsRecall credit requires verified matching against FDA recall/enforcement records.

verified_falsecontextA

No 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.

unknowncontextA

Country-of-origin sourcing publishedPublished sourcing information earns partial Brand Trust credit when verified.

verified_truecontextB

Same 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.

unknowncontextC

Active 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.

unknowncontextA

Cannot 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.

unknowncontextA

Unknown 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)contextSeed

Brand Trust seed subscorePrototype score imported from the seed fixture. This keeps the public page auditable while verified rule events replace seed values.

5.5 / 10+5.5Seed

Source confidence visibleConfidence is shown beside the score so prototype, single-source, verified, stale, and conflict records are not treated the same.

Partially verifiedcontextSeed

Ingredient Clarity4.0

15% 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 by-product meal+3.0B

Fat sources named in top 10Named fats, such as chicken fat or salmon oil, are clearer than generic animal fat.

animal fat (preserved with bha/citric acid)0.0B

Grain sources are specificSpecific grains such as rice, barley, oatmeal, or sorghum earn clarity credit. Generic grain terms do not.

ground whole grain corn | corn gluten meal | whole grain wheat+1.0B

Preservatives explicitly namedExplicit preservative language earns clarity credit because the label tells readers what is preserving the fat or formula.

animal fat (preserved with bha/citric acid)+1.0A

Country 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 fixture0.0C

Manufacturer identifiableThis can earn credit once the source record identifies the manufacturer from a verified product page or label.

not captured in v0 fixture0.0C

Co-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 fixture0.0C

Ingredient splitting high on labelRelated starch or pulse ingredients high on the label are flagged for transparency. This is not treated as proof of harm.

corn: ground whole grain corn | corn gluten meal-1.0C

Sensitivity Risk9.0

15% 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+10.0A

Beef 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.

ground whole grain corn | meat and bone meal | corn gluten meal | soybean meal | whole grain wheat0.0A

Dairy ingredient anywhereDairy exposure is counted anywhere on the label because even lower-position ingredients may matter for sensitive dogs.

ground whole grain corn | meat and bone meal | corn gluten meal | soybean meal | whole grain wheat | chicken by-product meal | natural poultry flavor | animal fat (preserved with bha/citric acid) | dried plain beet pulp | salt | potassium chloride | choline chloride | vitamins (vitamin e supplement | niacin supplement | thiamine mononitrate | d-calcium pantothenate | vitamin a supplement | riboflavin supplement | pyridoxine hydrochloride | vitamin b12 supplement | vitamin d3 supplement | biotin | folic acid) | minerals (zinc oxide | copper sulfate | manganese sulfate | potassium iodide | sodium selenite)

0.0A

Chicken or chicken-derived ingredient in top 5Chicken exposure in the top five ingredients lowers the score as a population-level sensitivity flag.

ground whole grain corn | meat and bone meal | corn gluten meal | soybean meal | whole grain wheat0.0A

Wheat or wheat gluten in top 5Wheat exposure in the top five ingredients is flagged without implying the food is unsafe.

ground whole grain corn | meat and bone meal | corn gluten meal | soybean meal | whole grain wheat-1.0A

Lamb in top 5Lamb receives a smaller exposure adjustment under the current dog-food rubric.

ground whole grain corn | meat and bone meal | corn gluten meal | soybean meal | whole grain wheat0.0A

Multiple 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 detected0.0B

Hydrolyzed protein primary dietHydrolyzed-protein diets can receive credit when hydrolyzed protein is a primary ingredient.

not detected0.0A

Single novel protein sourceA single novel animal protein can receive credit, but marketing claims alone do not count.

not detected0.0B

Value7.0

15% 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.

6.35 kgcontextC

Cost per 1,000 kcal calculatedValue uses calories rather than package price alone, because calorie density changes how long a bag lasts.

USD 0.86contextC

Category relative price bandThe base Value score comes from cost per 1,000 kcal relative to the product category median.

86% of Budget dry median+7.0C

Nutrition 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 8.00.0C

Brand Trust value capA low Brand Trust score caps Value so price does not overpower weak manufacturer/source signals.

Brand Trust 5.50.0C

Ingredients

Parsed label

Ground Whole Grain Corn, Meat And Bone Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken By-Product Meal, Natural Poultry Flavor, Animal Fat (Preserved With BHA/Citric Acid), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite)

Sensitivity flags

May matter for individual dogs

chickensoywheatcorn

Source record

Confidence is visible by design.

Captured: May 15, 2026
Confidence: Partially verified
Sources: Pedigree official product page captured May 15, 2026
Chewy 14 lb price captured May 15, 2026
Adequacy: Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult Dry Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

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FAQ

About Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult

What is the PetScored rating for Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult?

Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult scores 6.8 out of 10 on the PetScored deterministic rubric. Strongest sub-score: Sensitivity Risk. Weakest sub-score: Ingredient Clarity. See the full sub-score breakdown and rule-event trail on the scorecard.

Is Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult good for dogs with food sensitivities?

Skip this food if your dog avoids chicken, soy, wheat, 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 Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult AAFCO complete and balanced?

Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult carries this AAFCO adequacy statement: "Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult Dry Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance." This is an adult-maintenance statement — not adequate for puppies, growth, or pregnancy.

What life stage is Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult for?

Per the bag, Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult 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 Pedigree Healthy Weight Adult cost per calorie?

Captured retailer price: $16.99 for a 14 lb bag bag, at 3102 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.