What is the technical score of Diamond Naturals Adult?

Diamond Naturals Adult (Diamond Naturals) scores 83.9/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (88 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (75 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.

How much protein does Diamond Naturals Adult have?

On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Diamond Naturals Adult has 25.56% protein and 15.56% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.

Is Diamond Naturals Adult a good food for dogs?

Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Diamond Naturals Adult is "High Standard" (score 83.9/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, glucosamine and chondroitin, probiotics. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

Diamond Naturals Adult

Name: Diamond Naturals Adult
Brand: Diamond Naturals

Manufacturer: Diamond Naturals

83.9Technical Score

The Diamond Naturals Adult (Diamond Naturals) earned a technical score of 83.9/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (88 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (75 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 25.56% protein and 15.56% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Diamond Naturals Adult good?

Yes, it is a good option. Diamond Naturals Adult is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 83.9/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 88) and ingredient purity (IPFI 75), with 25.56% protein and 15.56% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3550 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 150–174 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)88 / 100

IPFI (Ingredient Purity)75 / 100

Final Score83.9

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein25.56%

Fat15.56%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Diamond Naturals Adult (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
Nutrient	Value
Crude protein	23 %
Crude fat	14 %
Crude fiber	4 %
Moisture	10 %
Metabolizable energy	3550 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3550 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult dog per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of Diamond Naturals Adult by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dog	Energy requirement	Recommended serving
5 kg	318–368 kcal/day	89–104 g/day
10 kg	534–619 kcal/day	150–174 g/day
20 kg	898–1040 kcal/day	253–293 g/day
30 kg	1218–1410 kcal/day	343–397 g/day
40 kg	1511–1750 kcal/day	426–493 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

1Lamb meal
2white rice
3cracked pearled barley
4grain sorghum
5egg product
6dried yeast
7rice bran
8chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
9oatmeal
10dried plain beet pulp

What we like

✓natural preservatives
✓glucosamine and chondroitin
✓probiotics
✓L-carnitine

✓ Verified data

www.diamondpet.com — verified 2026-08-30

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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Naturals Adult

What is the technical score of Diamond Naturals Adult?: Diamond Naturals Adult (Diamond Naturals) scores 83.9/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (88 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (75 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Diamond Naturals Adult have?: On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Diamond Naturals Adult has 25.56% protein and 15.56% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Diamond Naturals Adult a good food for dogs?: Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Diamond Naturals Adult is "High Standard" (score 83.9/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, glucosamine and chondroitin, probiotics. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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