Akela Grain-Free Complete Wet Working Dog Food 70% Lamb 400g
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Our verdict
Is Akela Grain-Free Complete Wet Working Dog Food 70% Lamb 400g a good dog food?
We score it 74/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete shelf-stable fresh food for dogs of all life stages, with lamb hearts, lamb and lamb lung as the main ingredients.
30% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
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 hearts
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 25.2% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 10.90% · Fat 6.30%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.90% |
| Fat | 6.30% |
| Fibre | 0.40% |
| Ash | 2.50% |
| Moisture | 75% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.90% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.30% |
| Calcium | 0.23% |
| Phosphorus | 0.17% |
Energy: 118.56 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 2 days. See base of tin for best before date.
Feeding guide
0 -3kg Dogs - ½ Can (200g), 3 - 8.5kg Dogs ½ - 1 Can (200g - 400g), 8.5 - 15kg Dogs 1 -1½ Cans (400g - 600g), 15 – 21.5kg Dogs 1½ - 2 Cans (600g – 800g), 21.5 – 37kg Dogs 2 - 3 Cans (800g – 1200g), 37kg + Dogs 3 Cans + (1200g +)
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (27)30% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 70.0%
- veg 24.7%
- supplement 4.3%
- oil 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.25% Hearts | Lamb Hearts | meat · good | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 2 | 16.25% Meat | Lamb | meat · medium | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 3 | 16.25% Lung | Lamb Lung | meat · medium | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 4 | 5% Liver | Lambs Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | 16.25% Tripe | Lamb Tripe | meat · medium | 16.25 | 16.3 |
| 6 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 7 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 8 | Asparagus | Asparagus | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 9 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 10 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 11 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 12 | Green-Lipped Mussel (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin) | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 13 | Coconut | Coconut | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
| 14 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
| 15 | Valerian | Valerian Root | veg · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 16 | Camomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 17 | Marjoram | Marjoram | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 18 | Stinging Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 19 | Watercress | Watercress | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 20 | Basil | Basil | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 21 | Sage | Sage | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 22 | Dill | Dill | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 23 | Green Tea | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 24 | Aloe Vera | Aloe Vera | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 25 | Rosehips | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 26 | Borage Oil | Borage oil | oil · good | - | 1.0 |
| 27 | Prebiotic FOS | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
- 1. 16.25% Hearts16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 2. 16.25% Meat16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 3. 16.25% Lung16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 4. 5% Liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 5. 16.25% Tripe16.25% declared16.3% estimated
- 6. Minerals1.8% estimated
- 7. Cranberries1.8% estimated
- 8. Asparagus1.7% estimated
- 9. Carrots1.7% estimated
- 10. Green Beans1.6% estimated
- 11. Blueberries1.6% estimated
- 12. Green-Lipped Mussel (Source of Glucosamine & Chondroitin)1.5% estimated
- 13. Coconut1.5% estimated
- 14. Seaweed1.5% estimated
- 15. Valerian1.4% estimated
- 16. Camomile1.4% estimated
- 17. Marjoram1.3% estimated
- 18. Stinging Nettle1.3% estimated
- 19. Watercress1.3% estimated
- 20. Basil1.2% estimated
- 21. Sage1.2% estimated
- 22. Dill1.1% estimated
- 23. Green Tea1.1% estimated
- 24. Aloe Vera1.1% estimated
- 25. Rosehips1.0% estimated
- 26. Borage Oil1.0% estimated
- 27. Prebiotic FOS0.9% 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?
We score each recipe on a scale out of 100, and this one earned a score of 74. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7 points, and the meat content added a further +6.4 points. On the downside, ingredients without printed percentages cost -3.2 points, while the processing format had a further -0.7 point effect on the final total.
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 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.9% | 0.096 | +6.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.4% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Undeclared quantities | 30.0% | -0.106 | -3.17 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +6.97 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.9% | 0.096 | +6.42 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.4% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| 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 | 30.0% | -0.106 | -3.17 |
| 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) | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| 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
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 74.3
- Final score
- 74/100
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 | 10.9 | 43.6 (band 21.3408 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 6.3 | 25.2 (band 6.5207999999999995 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.4 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 84.7 |
| Calcium | 0.23 | 0.9 (band 0.5928 to 2.5%) | 80.3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.17 | 0.7 (band 0.47424 to 1.6%) | 81 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 91.2 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 53.7 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 118.56 | 474.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 53.7). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (70% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared).
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.
60/100 · limited — 5 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 2 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Single Protein Wet Food for Working Dogs" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
- "Single Animal Protein – Ideal for elimination diets and sensitivities" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "Vet Approved & Hypoallergenic – Free from grain, gluten, dairy, soya & pork" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Grain-Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "0% Grains" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
9 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten Free – Gentle on sensitive systems (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chamomile & Valerian – Help to calm and soothe hardworking working dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cranberries – Rich in antioxidants, support urinary health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine, Chondroitin & Rosehips – Support healthy joints and mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 30% Fruit, Veg & Botanicals (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally rich in nutrients (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% Lamb (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Protein Wet Food for Working Dogs (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet Approved & Hypoallergenic – Free from grain, gluten, dairy, soya & pork (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-Grade Ingredients – No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0% Grains (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Animal Protein – Ideal for elimination diets and sensitivities (on page) | Content | contradicted | 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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