Gelert Grain Free Turkey & Vegetables
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Gelert Grain Free Turkey & Vegetables a good dog food?
We score it 55/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with turkey, digest and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
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 27% · Fat 10.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 10.50% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 11% |
Energy: 326 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (20)11% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 44.0%
- meat 37.0%
- veg 5.7%
- supplement 5.3%
- oil 4.0%
- fibre 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.5% Turkey Meal Longdog | Turkey | meat · medium | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| 2 | 18.5% Turkey Digest | Digest | meat · poor | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato (30%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 30 | 30.0 |
| 4 | Potato (10%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 10 | 10.0 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp (4%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Rapeseed Oil (4%) | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 7 | Pea Starch (4%) | Pea Starch | carb · poor | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 9 | Lucerne | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 10 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
| 11 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 12 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.0 |
| 13 | Tomato Powder | Tomato Powder | veg · medium | - | 0.9 |
| 14 | Seaweed Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 0.9 |
| 15 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 16 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 17 | Herbs (0.1%) | Herbs | veg · medium | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 18 | Yucca | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 19 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 20 | Marigold. | Calendula | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
- 1. 18.5% Turkey Meal Longdog18.5% declared18.5% estimated
- 2. 18.5% Turkey Digest18.5% declared18.5% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato (30%)30% declared30.0% estimated
- 4. Potato (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 5. Beet Pulp (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 6. Rapeseed Oil (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 7. Pea Starch (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 8. Linseed1.2% estimated
- 9. Lucerne1.1% estimated
- 10. Yeast1.1% estimated
- 11. Carrot1.0% estimated
- 12. Minerals1.0% estimated
- 13. Tomato Powder0.9% estimated
- 14. Seaweed Meal0.9% estimated
- 15. Glucosamine0.8% estimated
- 16. Chondroitin0.8% estimated
- 17. Herbs (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 18. Yucca0.7% estimated
- 19. Cranberry0.7% estimated
- 20. Marigold.0.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-08
Brand and contact: Gelert
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-08
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- gelertpetnutrition.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 55 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, while the meat content contributed +4.2 points in the other direction. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.7 points, and lower-quality meat ingredients subtracted -3.3 points from the 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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.70 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 43.9% | 0.096 | +4.21 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.7% | -0.115 | -3.07 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.092 | -0.72 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.012 | -0.12 |
| Recipe graded poor | 22.5% | -0.065 | -1.46 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 18.5% | -0.179 | -3.31 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 18.5% | 0.060 | +1.11 |
| Undeclared quantities | 10.9% | -0.106 | -1.15 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.70 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 43.9% | 0.096 | +4.21 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.7% | -0.115 | -3.07 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.092 | -0.72 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.012 | -0.12 |
| 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 | 22.5% | -0.065 | -1.46 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 18.5% | -0.179 | -3.31 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 18.5% | 0.060 | +1.11 |
| Undeclared quantities | 10.9% | -0.106 | -1.15 |
| 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 | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 55.4
- Final score
- 55/100
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 | 27 | 29.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 10.5 | 11.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 95.3 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 326 | 360.2 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (89.1% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Additives declared, Feeding guidance given, 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 · strong — 4 checkable claims: 4 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Complete Dog Food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Nutritionally complete dog food designed to support dog's everyday health and wellbeing." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Carefully developed to provide the essential nutrients dogs need each day." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A hypo-allergenic recipe designed for dogs that have intolerances/sensitivities to grain or prefer a grain free recipe. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wheat and rice are replaced with sweet potatoes, potatoes and peas. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete Dog Food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritionally complete dog food designed to support dog's everyday health and wellbeing. (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carefully developed to provide the essential nutrients dogs need each day. (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Added Artificial Colours or Flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Simple, honest recipes made without added artificial colours or artificial flavours. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with quality ingredients for a tasty, satisfying meal your dog can enjoy every day. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Crafted with care using ingredients from trusted suppliers. (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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