Harper & Bone Ocean Wonders Meatballs
Wet Chunks · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Harper & Bone Ocean Wonders Meatballs a good dog food?
We score it 67/100 (Average). 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 seafood, chicken and turkey as the main ingredients.
63% 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 beef, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists seafood
- Your dog avoids pork: it is listed as an ingredient
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 40.9% 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 9.50% · Fat 9%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter | Directory average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.50% | 43.18% | 37.99% (130 eligible foods) |
| Fat | 9% | 40.91% | 24.23% (127 eligible foods) |
| Fibre | 0.50% | 2.27% | 3.76% (128 eligible foods) |
| Ash | 2% | 9.09% | 9.02% (123 eligible foods) |
| Moisture | 78% | - | - |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% | - | - |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.90% | - | - |
Energy: 118 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Ration calculator provided on page based on pet age, weight, activity level and goal (maintenance, light diet, weight loss).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D3 320 IU/kg; Vitamin E 29 mg/kg; Manganese (manganese amino acid chelate, hydrated) 3 mg/kg; Zinc (zinc amino acid chelate, hydrated) 15 mg/kg; Copper (copper (II) amino acid chelate, hydrated) 1 mg/kg
Technological additives
Antioxidants: tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
Ingredients (16)63% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 63.7%
- other 9.9%
- oil 8.8%
- supplement 7.7%
- veg 6.7%
- carb 3.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish | Seafood | meat · medium | - | 13.2 |
| 2 | chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 12.1 |
| 3 | turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 11.0 |
| 4 | Fish 16%: salmon 6% | Salmon | meat · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | white fish 5% | White Fish | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | tuna 2.5% | Tuna | meat · good | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 7 | sardines 2.5%. Chicken 15%. Pork 15%. Turkey 14% | Sardines | meat · good | 14 | 14.0 |
| 8 | broth | Cooking broth | other · medium | - | 9.9 |
| 9 | carrots 3.40% | Carrots | veg · good | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| 10 | peas 3.25% | Peas | veg · good | 3.25 | 3.3 |
| 11 | sweet potato 3.25% | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 3.25 | 3.3 |
| 12 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 8.8 |
| 13 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 14 | flaxseed 0.01% | Linseed | veg · good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 15 | kelp 0.01% | Kelp | veg · good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 16 | rosehip 0.01%. | Rose Hip | veg · good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
- 1. Fish13.2% estimated
- 2. chicken12.1% estimated
- 3. turkey11.0% estimated
- 4. Fish 16%: salmon 6%6% declared6.0% estimated
- 5. white fish 5%5% declared5.0% estimated
- 6. tuna 2.5%2.5% declared2.5% estimated
- 7. sardines 2.5%. Chicken 15%. Pork 15%. Turkey 14%14% declared14.0% estimated
- 8. broth9.9% estimated
- 9. carrots 3.40%3.4% declared3.4% estimated
- 10. peas 3.25%3.25% declared3.3% estimated
- 11. sweet potato 3.25%3.25% declared3.3% estimated
- 12. fish oil8.8% estimated
- 13. minerals7.7% estimated
- 14. flaxseed 0.01%0.01% declared0.01% estimated
- 15. kelp 0.01%0.01% declared0.01% estimated
- 16. rosehip 0.01%.0.01% declared0.01% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: Harper & Bone
- Website
- https://harperandbone.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- onlyfresh.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 out of 100 using a clear set of factors. Overall ingredient quality contributed +6.9 points, reflecting the overall quality of the ingredient list. Ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -6.6, and the oil and fat content reduced it by -2.2. Being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3. Together these give a final score of 67.
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 | +6.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.4% | 0.096 | +2.06 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.115 | -0.26 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 24.2% | -0.092 | -2.23 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.7% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| Other share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.375 | -0.52 |
| Undeclared quantities | 62.6% | -0.106 | -6.61 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.86 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.4% | 0.096 | +2.06 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.115 | -0.26 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 24.2% | -0.092 | -2.23 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.7% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| Other share of dry matter | 1.4% | -0.375 | -0.52 |
| 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 | 62.6% | -0.106 | -6.61 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 67.3
- Final score
- 67/100
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 | 9.5 | 43.2 (band 24.13636363636364 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 9 | 40.9 (band 7.375000000000001 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.5 | 2.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 93.6 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 118 | 536.4 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin D3 320 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 29 mg/kg
- Manganese (manganese amino acid chelate, hydrated) 3 mg/kg
- Zinc (zinc amino acid chelate, hydrated) 15 mg/kg
- Copper (copper (II) amino acid chelate, hydrated) 1 mg/kg
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 (37.4% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 7.5/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| grain-free meatballs are made with premium cuts of meat and fish, along with 100% fresh and natural fruits and vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in proteins and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | 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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