Akela 80:20 Cold-Pressed Chicken Grain-Free Complete Working Dog Food
Dry Cold Pressed · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Akela 80:20 Cold-Pressed Chicken Grain-Free Complete Working Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 77/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete cold-pressed dry food for adult dogs, with dried chicken protein, tomato pomace and seaweed as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 55% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 55% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 11% |
| Moisture | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% |
Energy: 340 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
See feeding guide link on the main menu.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,500 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1,100 IU/kg; Vitamin E 65 mg/kg; Iron (Iron (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 30 mg/kg; Zinc (Zinc chelate of protein hydrolysates) 50 mg/kg; Manganese (Manganese chelate of protein hydrolysates) 20 mg/kg; Copper (Copper (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 6 mg/kg; Selenium (Selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3060) 0.15 mg/kg
Ingredients (13)13 of 13 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- meat 80.0%
- veg 10.5%
- fibre 6.5%
- supplement 3.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dehydrated Chicken 80% | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 80 | 80.0 |
| 2 | Tomato Pomace 6.5% | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 3 | Dried Algae 3% | Seaweed | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 4 | Pumpkin Powder 2.5% | Pumpkin | veg · good | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 5 | Vitamins & Minerals 1.99% | Vitamin | supplement · good | 1.99 | 2.0 |
| 6 | Turmeric 1% | Turmeric | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 7 | Green Lipped Mussel 1% | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 8 | Chicory 1% | Chicory | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 9 | Cranberry Powder 1% | Cranberries | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 10 | Spinach 1% | Spinach | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | Chamomile Powder 0.5% | Chamomile | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 12 | Seaweed 0.5% | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 13 | Black Pepper 0.01% | Black Pepper | veg · medium | 0.01 | 0.01 |
- 1. Dehydrated Chicken 80%80% declared80.0% estimated
- 2. Tomato Pomace 6.5%6.5% declared6.5% estimated
- 3. Dried Algae 3%3% declared3.0% estimated
- 4. Pumpkin Powder 2.5%2.5% declared2.5% estimated
- 5. Vitamins & Minerals 1.99%1.99% declared2.0% estimated
- 6. Turmeric 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 7. Green Lipped Mussel 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 8. Chicory 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 9. Cranberry Powder 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 10. Spinach 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 11. Chamomile Powder 0.5%0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 12. Seaweed 0.5%0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 13. Black Pepper 0.01%0.01% declared0.01% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-02
Brand and contact: Akela
- Website
- https://www.wholeprey.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-02
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.wholeprey.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe scores 77 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7.8 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.4 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete gave a further +2.3 points, while the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.36 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 81.6% | 0.096 | +7.84 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.36 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 81.6% | 0.096 | +7.84 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.8% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| 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) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 77.1
- Final score
- 77/100
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.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up 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 | 55 | 60.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 340 | 373.6 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 8 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15,500 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1,100 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 65 mg/kg
- Iron (Iron (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 30 mg/kg
- Zinc (Zinc chelate of protein hydrolysates) 50 mg/kg
- Manganese (Manganese chelate of protein hydrolysates) 20 mg/kg
- Copper (Copper (II) chelate of protein hydrolysates) 6 mg/kg
- Selenium (Selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3060) 0.15 mg/kg
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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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.
See all current recalls we track.
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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "80% British chicken – Rich in high-quality animal protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "Grain free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly digestible (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 from algae – Helps support healthy skin and a glossy coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural prebiotic fibre from chicory – Helps support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chelated vitamins and minerals – Highly bioavailable nutrient sources (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic selenium yeast – Natural antioxidant support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Green-lipped mussel – Helps support healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Turmeric & black pepper – Helps support healthy joints and mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from potato and sweet potato (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low starch, low carbohydrate (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80% British chicken – Rich in high-quality animal protein (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cranberry, spinach & seaweed – Natural sources of antioxidants (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives – Naturally preserved (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 80% Chicken Cold Pressed recipe is made with an exceptional 80% chicken ingredients (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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