Eureka Pet Co Grass-Fed Lamb & Wild Caught Sardine
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Is Eureka Pet Co Grass-Fed Lamb & Wild Caught Sardine a good dog food?
We score it 76/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The product scored 76 out of 100. The processing format contributed +6.3 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added a further +5 points. On the other hand, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -2.6 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
25% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe76
- Nutritionallow92
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 76, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 4% of the dry matter (12% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- Only protein, fat and fibre declared; ash and moisture missing from the analysis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 30%
- Fat
- 20%
- Fibre
- 7%
- Carbohydrates
- 25%
- Sodium
- 0.15%
Energy: 410 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, D3, E, Biotin, Choline); Minerals (Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc)
Storage
Once opened, use within 8-12 weeks. Reseal and store in a cool, dark, dry location.
Feeding guide
Gradually introduce Eureka over 7 days (Day 1: 15% Eureka/85% old food, Day 3: 50/50, Day 5: 75% Eureka/25% old food, Day 7: 100% Eureka). Serve as a complete meal or mix it in. Rehydrate with warm water if preferred. Always provide fresh drinking water.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists sardines
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (16)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb Meat | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 2 | Organs & Bone (65%) | Bone | mineral | medium | 65 | 65.0 |
| 3 | Sardines (10%) | Sardines | meat | good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 4 | Faba Beans | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.2 |
| 5 | Coconut Extract | Coconut | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 6 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 2.1 |
| 7 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | Carrot Fibre | Carrots | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 9 | Sea Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 1.8 |
| 10 | Buffered Vinegar | Vinegar | additive | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 11 | Marine Algae Oil | Algae Oil | oil | good | - | 1.7 |
| 12 | Natural Antioxidants | Antioxidants | additive | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 13 | Vitamins & Minerals | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 1.5 |
| 14 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 1.4 |
| 15 | Maitake Mushrooms | Maitake Mushroom | veg | good | - | 1.3 |
| 16 | Postbiotics | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.2 |
Brand
- Website
- https://eurekapet.co/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-17
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- eurekapet.co
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.05 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 3.5% | 0.096 | +0.34 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.115 | -0.08 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.092 | -0.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.9% | 0.163 | +0.96 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.7% | -0.012 | -0.02 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.22 | 0.222 | -1.38 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +5.05 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 3.5% | 0.096 | +0.34 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.115 | -0.08 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.092 | -0.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.9% | 0.163 | +0.96 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.7% | -0.012 | -0.02 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.027 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -6.22 | 0.222 | -1.38 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.08 | 33.786 | +36.49 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | yes | 6.331 | +6.33 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.28
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 76.1
- Final score
- 76/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30 | 33.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 20 | 22.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 7 | 7.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 410 | 456.6 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 10.2% from the food type.
Portion-control flag: 410 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 22.3% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (75% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "No rice, no grains, no rendered meals, no artificial additives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for all life stages (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports skin and coat, joint health, cognitive function, and gut health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Visible results in 90 days (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No rice, no grains, no rendered meals, no artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grass-fed lamb from NSW and VIC — complete protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Air-dried at 68°C, well below the 160°C+ of conventional kibble (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 rich air-dried dog food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Three omega-3 sources: wild caught sardines, marine algae oil, and flaxseed (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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