Greenwoods Beef with Lentils, Potatoes & Carrots
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Is Greenwoods Beef with Lentils, Potatoes & Carrots a good dog food?
We score it 78/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 78 out of one hundred. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.5 points, while the meat content added +3.6 points. Additionally, printing percentages on the label contributed +3.2 points and the processing format contributed +2.9 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
- Recipe78
- Nutritionalmedium74
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 27%
- Fat
- 15.40%
- Fibre
- 3.10%
- Ash
- 7.50%
- Calcium
- 1.40%
- Phosphorus
- 0.70%
Energy: 376 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 27.10%
- Fat
- 20.80%
- Fibre
- 4.20%
- Ash
- 10.40%
- Carbohydrates
- 37.50%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 13,900 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1,390 IU/kg; Vitamin E 150 IU/kg; Vitamin C 19 mg/kg; Vitamin B1 7 mg/kg; Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 10 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 4 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 56 mcg/kg; Niacin 42 mg/kg; Calcium-D-pantothenate 19 mg/kg; Folic acid 1 mg/kg; Biotin 371 mcg/kg; Choline chloride 750 mg/kg; Copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 12 mg/kg; Zinc (zinc sulphate monohydrate) 123 mg/kg; Iron (iron(II) sulphate monohydrate) 70 mg/kg; Manganese (manganese (II) oxide) 26 mg/kg; Iodine (potassium iodide) 1.2 mg/kg; Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.2 mg/kg
Technological additives
Tocopherol-rich extracts from vegetable oils (delta rich)
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Feeding guide
Feed dry; recommended daily amounts: 3kg 60-80g, 5kg 85-115g, 10kg 140-195g, 15kg 195-265g, 20kg 240-325g, 30kg 325-445g, 40kg 400-550g, 50kg 475-650g, 60kg 545-745g, 70kg 610-835g. Always provide fresh drinking water.
Reviews
48 reviews on this product · 4.6/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (10)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.6% fresh beef | Beef | meat | medium | 28.6 | 28.6 |
| 2 | 14.9% beef protein | Beef | meat | medium | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| 3 | 14.5% potato flakes | Potatoes | carb | medium | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| 4 | 12.1% lentils | Lentils | veg | good | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| 5 | 9.2% beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| 6 | 8.1% beef fat | Beef Fat | oil | medium | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 7 | 7.8% potato starch | Potato starch | carb | poor | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 8 | 2.2% carrots | Carrots | veg | good | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 9 | 2.1% sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 10 | 0.5% brewer's yeast extract | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.zooplus.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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.915 | +5.46 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 31.4% | 0.116 | +3.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.113 | -1.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 26.1% | -0.088 | -2.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.009 | -0.01 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.045 | -0.35 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.8% | 0.056 | +0.44 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 31.4 | -0.073 | -2.31 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | 2.935 | +2.94 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.915 | +5.46 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 31.4% | 0.116 | +3.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.113 | -1.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 26.1% | -0.088 | -2.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.002 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.009 | -0.01 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.8% | -0.045 | -0.35 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.868 | -0.87 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.8% | 0.056 | +0.44 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.131 | +0.00 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 31.4 | -0.073 | -2.31 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | 2.935 | +2.94 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.16
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Nearly all quantities printed on label
- +2 full-disclosure bonus
- Subtotal
- 77.9
- Final score
- 78/100
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.
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 | 108 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15.4 | 61.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.1 | 12.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 45 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 5.6 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 0 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 2.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 25 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 2 | 2 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 376 | 1504 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 75% from the food type.
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) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Less is more - just a few, select ingredients (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete dry food for adult dogs (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| #1 ingredient: fresh beef (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| mono-protein dry dog food with fresh beef as the main ingredient (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Top quality protein from a single source of meat (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| What's on the bag is in the bag, nothing more, nothing less (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free recipes (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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