What is the technical score of Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie?

Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie (Taste of the Wild) scores 76.6/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (68 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (80 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.

How much protein does Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie have?

On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie has 35.56% protein and 20% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.

Is Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie a good food for dogs?

Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie is "High Standard" (score 76.6/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, probiotics, L-carnitine. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie

Name: Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie
Brand: Taste of the Wild

Manufacturer: Taste of the Wild

76.6Technical Score

The Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie (Taste of the Wild) earned a technical score of 76.6/100 (rated ⭐ High Standard) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (68 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (80 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 35.56% protein and 20% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie good?

Yes, it is a good option. Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie is in the "High Standard" band of our review, with a technical score of 76.6/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 68) and ingredient purity (IPFI 80), with 35.56% protein and 20% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3920 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 136 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)68 / 100

IPFI (Ingredient Purity)80 / 100

Final Score76.6

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein35.56%

Fat20%

Composition and Energy

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

Nutritional composition of Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
Nutrient	Value
Crude protein	32 %
Crude fat	18 %
Crude fiber	3 %
Moisture	10 %
Metabolizable energy	3920 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3920 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 Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dog	Energy requirement	Recommended serving
5 kg	318 kcal/day	81 g/day
10 kg	534 kcal/day	136 g/day
20 kg	898 kcal/day	229 g/day
30 kg	1218 kcal/day	311 g/day
40 kg	1511 kcal/day	385 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

1Water Buffalo
2Pork
3Chicken Meal
4Grain Sorghum
5Millet
6Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
7Cracked Pearled Barley
8Dried Yeast
9Roasted Bison
10Roasted Venison

What we like

✓fresh meat first ingredient
✓probiotics
✓L-carnitine

✓ Verified data

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

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Frequently asked questions about Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie

What is the technical score of Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie?: Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie (Taste of the Wild) scores 76.6/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (68 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (80 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie have?: On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie has 35.56% protein and 20% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie a good food for dogs?: Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie is "High Standard" (score 76.6/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, probiotics, L-carnitine. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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