What is the technical score of Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain?

Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain (Taste of the Wild) scores 87.6/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (89 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 Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain have?

On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain has 27.78% protein and 16.67% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.

Is Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain a good food for dogs?

Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain is "Superior Quality" (score 87.6/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, probiotics. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain

Name: Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain
Brand: Taste of the Wild

Manufacturer: Taste of the Wild

87.6Technical Score

The Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain (Taste of the Wild) earned a technical score of 87.6/100 (rated 🌟 Superior Quality) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (89 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (85 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 27.78% protein and 16.67% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain good?

Yes. Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain is in the "Superior Quality" band of our review, with a technical score of 87.6/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 89) and ingredient purity (IPFI 85), with 27.78% protein and 16.67% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3611 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 148–171 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)89 / 100

IPFI (Ingredient Purity)85 / 100

Final Score87.6

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein27.78%

Fat16.67%

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 Sierra Mountain (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
Nutrient	Value
Crude protein	25 %
Crude fat	15 %
Crude fiber	5 %
Moisture	10 %
Metabolizable energy	3611 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3611 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 Sierra Mountain by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dog	Energy requirement	Recommended serving
5 kg	318–368 kcal/day	88–102 g/day
10 kg	534–619 kcal/day	148–171 g/day
20 kg	898–1040 kcal/day	249–288 g/day
30 kg	1218–1410 kcal/day	337–390 g/day
40 kg	1511–1750 kcal/day	418–485 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
2Lamb Meal
3Sweet Potatoes
4Egg Product
5Lentils
6Garbanzo Beans
7Peas
8Pea Flour
9Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
10Dried Yeast

What we like

✓fresh meat first ingredient
✓natural preservatives
✓probiotics

✓ Verified data

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

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Frequently asked questions about Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain

What is the technical score of Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain?: Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain (Taste of the Wild) scores 87.6/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (89 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 Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain have?: On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain has 27.78% protein and 16.67% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain a good food for dogs?: Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain is "Superior Quality" (score 87.6/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, probiotics. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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