Green Pantry Chicken with Carrot, and Spinach
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Green Pantry Chicken with Carrot, and Spinach 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 extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, dried chicken protein 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
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 35% · Fat 17%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35% |
| Fat | 17% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 4% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14423 IU; Vitamin D3 2000 IU; Vitamin E 96 IU; Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 48 mg; Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolystates) 48 mg; Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolystates) 34 mg; Copper (Copper (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 6 mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg
Ingredients (21)4% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 72.3%
- carb 18.0%
- veg 9.4%
- other 0.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2% Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 2 | Freshly Prepared Chicken 42% | Chicken | meat · medium | 42 | 42.0 |
| 3 | Dried Chicken 28% | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 28 | 28.0 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato (9%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 5 | Potato (9%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 9 | 9.0 |
| 6 | Peas (6%) | Peas | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 7 | Chicken Stock (2%) Fruits | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 0.3 |
| 8 | Botanicals | Herbs | veg · medium | - | 0.3 |
| 9 | & Herbs: Carrot | Herbs | veg · medium | - | 0.3 |
| 10 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 0.3 |
| 11 | Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 0.3 |
| 12 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 0.3 |
| 13 | Celery Seed | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 0.3 |
| 14 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 0.3 |
| 15 | Horehound | Horehound | other · medium | - | 0.3 |
| 16 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 0.2 |
| 17 | Apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 0.2 |
| 18 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 0.2 |
| 19 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 0.2 |
| 20 | Tomato | Tomato | veg · good | - | 0.2 |
| 21 | Aniseed | Aniseed | veg · good | - | 0.2 |
- 1. 2% Chicken2% declared2.0% estimated
- 2. Freshly Prepared Chicken 42%42% declared42.0% estimated
- 3. Dried Chicken 28%28% declared28.0% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato (9%)9% declared9.0% estimated
- 5. Potato (9%)9% declared9.0% estimated
- 6. Peas (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 7. Chicken Stock (2%) Fruits0.3% estimated
- 8. Botanicals0.3% estimated
- 9. & Herbs: Carrot0.3% estimated
- 10. Spinach0.3% estimated
- 11. Nettle0.3% estimated
- 12. Seaweed0.3% estimated
- 13. Celery Seed0.3% estimated
- 14. Linseed0.3% estimated
- 15. Horehound0.3% estimated
- 16. Alfalfa0.2% estimated
- 17. Apple0.2% estimated
- 18. Pumpkin0.2% estimated
- 19. Cranberry0.2% estimated
- 20. Tomato0.2% estimated
- 21. Aniseed0.2% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Green Pantry
- Website
- https://greenpantry.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01553 811320
- Contact page
- greenpantry.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- greenpantry.co.uk
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 74 out of 100. The meat content contributed +8.2 points. The processing format reduced the score by -6.7. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.61 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 85.2% | 0.096 | +8.18 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.115 | -1.16 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.11 |
| Undeclared quantities | 4.0% | -0.106 | -0.42 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.61 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 85.2% | 0.096 | +8.18 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.1% | -0.115 | -1.16 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| 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 | 0.3% | -0.375 | -0.11 |
| 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 | 4.0% | -0.106 | -0.42 |
| 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 | 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 74.4
- 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 | 35 | 38.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 18.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
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.
Declared fortification: 8 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 14423 IU
- Vitamin D3 2000 IU
- Vitamin E 96 IU
- Zinc (Zinc Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 48 mg
- Iron (Iron (II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolystates) 48 mg
- Manganese (Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolystates) 34 mg
- Copper (Copper (II) Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate) 6 mg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 0.96 mg
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 (96% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - 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, 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 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small kibble: Perfect for easy chewing and digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Anti-tear Stain: Antioxidant formulation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tailored nutrition: Supporting Small Dogs’ unique nutritional requirements. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free and hypoallergenic: Gentle on sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutrient-dense dense specifically formulated to meet the unique metabolic needs of smaller breeds (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural goodness: Made from real chicken, carrots, and spinach (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial additives, fillers, or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural, hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A power-packed superfood blend of vegetables and botanicals ensures your small dog’s dietary needs are met naturally (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Packed with essential nutrients and high-quality fats, ideal for smaller dogs (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in Omega fatty acids, containing omega 3 & 6 that are essential for a healthy coat and skin (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| hypoallergenic (on page) | Free-from | 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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