Our verdict
Is Akela Kangaroo Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 79/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete wet food in chunks for dogs of all life stages, with kangaroo, cranberries and blueberries 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
- Single named protein: kangaroo
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 27.2% 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 10.80% · Fat 6.80%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10.80% |
| Fat | 6.80% |
| Fibre | 0.40% |
| Ash | 2.40% |
| Moisture | 75% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.60% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.30% |
| Calcium | 0.23% |
| Phosphorus | 0.17% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place.
Feeding guide
applies for adult working dogs. 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 +) For puppies or senior dogs see our feeding guide page . Fresh drinking water should always be available. How It's Made For most dogs Kangaroo will be a novel protein source. This means that it can be a great food source for dogs who have developed allergies after a history of being fed more common protein such as Chicken or Salmon. Compare Products Compare Remove All Best
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D3 200 I.E; Zinc sulfate monohydrate 15 mg; Manganese II sulfate monohydrate 3 mg; Calcium iodite 0.75 mg
Ingredients (24)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 | Freshly Prepared Kangaroo 70% | Kangaroo | meat · good | 70 | 70.0 |
| 2 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 3 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 4 | Coconut | Coconut | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 5 | Asparagus | Asparagus | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 6 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 7 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
| 8 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 9 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
| 10 | Valerian | Valerian Root | veg · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 11 | Camomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 12 | Marjoram | Marjoram | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 13 | Stinging Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 14 | Watercress | Watercress | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 15 | Basil | Basil | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 16 | Sage | Sage | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 17 | Dill | Dill | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 18 | Green Tea | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 19 | Aloe Vera | Aloe Vera | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 20 | Rosehips | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 21 | Borage Oil | Borage oil | oil · good | - | 1.0 |
| 22 | Prebiotic FOS | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 23 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 24 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Kangaroo 70%70% declared70.0% estimated
- 2. Cranberries1.7% estimated
- 3. Blueberries1.7% estimated
- 4. Coconut1.6% estimated
- 5. Asparagus1.6% estimated
- 6. Carrots1.6% estimated
- 7. Green Beans1.5% estimated
- 8. Minerals1.5% estimated
- 9. Seaweed1.5% estimated
- 10. Valerian1.4% estimated
- 11. Camomile1.4% estimated
- 12. Marjoram1.3% estimated
- 13. Stinging Nettle1.3% estimated
- 14. Watercress1.3% estimated
- 15. Basil1.2% estimated
- 16. Sage1.2% estimated
- 17. Dill1.2% estimated
- 18. Green Tea1.1% estimated
- 19. Aloe Vera1.1% estimated
- 20. Rosehips1.0% estimated
- 21. Borage Oil1.0% estimated
- 22. Prebiotic FOS1.0% estimated
- 23. Glucosamine0.9% estimated
- 24. Chondroitin Sulphate0.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Akela
- Website
- https://www.wholeprey.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- 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?
The overall score is 79 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.3 points, and the meat content contributed +6.4 points. Ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -3.2, while being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.33 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.8% | 0.096 | +6.41 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.092 | -0.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.4% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Undeclared quantities | 30.0% | -0.106 | -3.17 |
| 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: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.33 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 66.8% | 0.096 | +6.41 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.092 | -0.31 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.3% | -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 | 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 | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 79.0
- Final score
- 79/100
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 | 10.8 | 43.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 6.8 | 27.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.4 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 84.7 |
| Calcium | 0.23 | 0.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 82.6 |
| Phosphorus | 0.17 | 0.7 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 84 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 91.2 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 63.6 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 63.6). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 4 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin D3 200 I.E
- Zinc sulfate monohydrate 15 mg
- Manganese II sulfate monohydrate 3 mg
- Calcium iodite 0.75 mg
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 (70% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain-Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Grain & Gluten Free – Gentle on sensitive systems" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Vet Approved & Hypoallergenic – No grain, gluten, dairy, soya, pork, or beef" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
15 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| lean, novel protein ideal for those with dietary sensitivities or on elimination diets (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| kangaroo supports optimal performance and recovery in hardworking working dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| delivers functional support for joints, digestion, and overall vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Novel Protein – Great for food sensitivities and rotation feeding (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Valerian & Chamomile – Support calmness and focus (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cranberries – Promote urinary tract health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine, Chondroitin & Rosehips – Help support joint function and mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports strength, recovery, and resilience (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| without grains, gluten, or fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 30% Fruit, Veg & Botanicals (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0% Grains (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten Free – Gentle on sensitive systems (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-meat recipe features 70% kangaroo (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fresh, Human-Grade Ingredients – No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% Kangaroo (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Animal Protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet Approved & Hypoallergenic – No grain, gluten, dairy, soya, pork, or beef (on page) | Free-from | consistent | 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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