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Butternut Box - Chicken You Can Count On - review & rating
Is Butternut Box - Chicken You Can Count On a good choice?
Gently cooked fresh food delivered on subscription, with named ingredients you can see in the tray. Digestibility of fresh diets is well-documented; the trade-off is cost per 1,000 kcal several times that of a good kibble.
Nutrition (dry-matter basis)
| Parameter | Value | Threshold / context |
|---|---|---|
| Food format | fresh (subscription) | formats compared on a dry-matter basis |
| Protein | 38% DM | FEDIAF/AAFCO min 22,5–25% |
| Fat | 20% DM | min 8,5% |
| Energy | 125 kcal ME/100 g | - |
| Cost per 1,000 kcal | ~£5 | the only fair measure across dry, wet and fresh formats |
ℹ️ This rating is for a specific flavour variant. Brands often sell the same line in several flavours (salmon, lamb, chicken…), each with a different recipe, nutrient profile and allergens - and therefore a different score. Always check the exact variant you are buying.
Score across 4 pillars
| Pillar | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| A · Recipe & protein quality | 32 | 35 |
| B · Compliance (FEDIAF/AAFCO) | 21 | 25 |
| C · Manufacturer credibility (WSAVA) | 21 | 25 |
| D · Additives & processing | 14 | 15 |
Pros
- Gently cooked, named ingredients
- High palatability - useful for fussy eaters
- Portions pre-calculated per dog
- Cost per 1,000 kcal several times higher than kibble
- Requires freezer space
- Contains chicken in this recipe
📋 Hands-on test pending - this rating is based on label analysis and public manufacturer data (that is always how we score; a hands-on test adds photos, our own measurements and Bekon’s verdict, but never changes the score).
What dog parents say
DogRanking score
4.5 / 5 🐾
by our methodology · 4 pillars, 100 pts
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Frequently asked questions
Is fresh food like Butternut Box better than kibble?
Fresh diets show higher digestibility in studies (mostly industry-funded), but 'better health outcomes' remain unproven. Nutritionally complete kibble and fresh food can both feed a dog well - the honest difference is palatability versus price.
Where to buy
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