What is the technical score of Diamond Naturals All Life Stages?

Diamond Naturals All Life Stages (Diamond Naturals) scores 83.8/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (80 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 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 All Life Stages have?

On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Diamond Naturals All Life Stages has 28.89% protein and 17.78% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.

Is Diamond Naturals All Life Stages a good food for dogs?

Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Diamond Naturals All Life Stages is "High Standard" (score 83.8/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, probiotics, fresh meat first ingredient. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

Diamond Naturals All Life Stages

Name: Diamond Naturals All Life Stages
Brand: Diamond Naturals

Manufacturer: Diamond Naturals

83.8Technical Score

The Diamond Naturals All Life Stages (Diamond Naturals) earned a technical score of 83.8/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (80 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 28.89% protein and 17.78% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Diamond Naturals All Life Stages good?

Yes, it is a good option. Diamond Naturals All Life Stages is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 83.8/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 80) and ingredient purity (IPFI 85), with 28.89% protein and 17.78% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3708 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 144–167 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)80 / 100

IPFI (Ingredient Purity)85 / 100

Final Score83.8

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein28.89%

Fat17.78%

Composition and Energy

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

Nutritional composition of Diamond Naturals All Life Stages (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
Nutrient	Value
Crude protein	26 %
Crude fat	16 %
Crude fiber	2.5 %
Moisture	10 %
Metabolizable energy	3708 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3708 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 All Life Stages by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dog	Energy requirement	Recommended serving
5 kg	318–368 kcal/day	86–99 g/day
10 kg	534–619 kcal/day	144–167 g/day
20 kg	898–1040 kcal/day	242–281 g/day
30 kg	1218–1410 kcal/day	328–380 g/day
40 kg	1511–1750 kcal/day	408–472 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

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

What we like

✓natural preservatives
✓probiotics
✓fresh meat first ingredient

✓ Verified data

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

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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Naturals All Life Stages

What is the technical score of Diamond Naturals All Life Stages?: Diamond Naturals All Life Stages (Diamond Naturals) scores 83.8/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (80 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 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 All Life Stages have?: On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Diamond Naturals All Life Stages has 28.89% protein and 17.78% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Diamond Naturals All Life Stages a good food for dogs?: Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Diamond Naturals All Life Stages is "High Standard" (score 83.8/100). Strengths: natural preservatives, probiotics, fresh meat first ingredient. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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