Is BARFGOLD All-in-One Herzchen Lamm a good dog food?
We score it 67/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score for this recipe is 67 out of 100. The meat content contributed +2.1 points, while ingredients we could not classify deducted -2 points. Ingredients without printed percentages cost a further -1.6 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +1.5 points to the final score.
- Recipe67
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Single named animal protein: lamb.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- Around 74% of the recipe is generic or unspecified ingredients.
- High in fat: 33% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Needs freezer space and defrosting before serving.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 14.70%
- Fat
- 10.30%
- Fibre
- 0.80%
- Ash
- 2.70%
- Moisture
- 68.90%
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 47.40%
- Fat
- 33.20%
- Fibre
- 2.60%
- Ash
- 8.70%
- Carbohydrates
- 8.10%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Gefroren portionierbar und wiederverschließbar; Vorabend die gewünschte Menge entnehmen, Beutel wieder schließen und zurück ins Eisfach legen (tiefgefroren lagern).
Feeding guide
Fütterungsempfehlung in Gramm pro Tag für ausgewachsene Hunde nach Körpergewicht (2-75 kg) und Kondition (Unter-, Normal-, Übergewicht) bzw. sehr hohe Aktivität; z. B. 10 kg Normalgewicht: 350 g, 10 kg Übergewicht: 300 g.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 3.4/5 · 11 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: lamb
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 33.1% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
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 (12)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17% muscle meat | Muscle Meat | meat | good | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | 17% rib | Lamb | meat | medium | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | 17% lung | Lamb Lung | meat | medium | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | 17% tripe | Lamb Tripe | meat | medium | 17 | 17.0 |
| 5 | 17% liver and heart | Heart | meat | good | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 7 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 8 | Chicory | Chicory | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 2.1 |
| 10 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 11 | Rapeseed Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 1.8 |
| 12 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 1.6 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- barfgold.com
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 | 0.2 | 9.191 | +1.48 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.9% | 0.096 | +2.11 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.37 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 74.1% | -0.027 | -1.96 |
| Undeclared quantities | 15.0% | -0.106 | -1.58 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.2 | 9.191 | +1.48 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.9% | 0.096 | +2.11 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.092 | -0.37 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 74.1% | -0.027 | -1.96 |
| 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 | 15.0% | -0.106 | -1.58 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| 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
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 66.6
- Final score
- 67/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.7 | 47.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 10.3 | 33.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.8 | 2.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 97.6 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (85% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 (Additives 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lammfleisch liefert von Natur aus viel Eisen und Zink – ideal für Blutbildung, Immunsystem und Hautstoffwechsel (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ballaststoffreiches Gemüse wie Kürbis, Brokkoli und Chicorée sowie nährstoffreiche Zutaten wie Blaubeere, Seetang, Rapsöl und Kokosöl – für gesunde Verdauung, glänzendes Fell und mehr Vitalität (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Auch für kleine Hunde geeignet (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Mit 85 % Lamm (bestehend aus Muskelfleisch, Rippe, Lunge, Pansen, Leber und Herz) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gefroren portionierbar und wiederverschließbar (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Alleinfuttermittel enthält alle tierischen und pflanzlichen Komponenten, die Dein Hund für eine rundum ausgewogene Ernährung benötigt – ganz ohne zusätzliche Zusätze (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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