Hill's Pet Nutrition Adult Single Protein Lamb & Pumpkin Recipe Fresh Dog Food Roll

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Adult Single Protein Lamb & Pumpkin Recipe Fresh Dog Food Roll
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Is Hill's Pet Nutrition Adult Single Protein Lamb & Pumpkin Recipe Fresh Dog Food Roll a good dog food?

We score it 50/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Why you might choose it

  • Doesn't list grain ingredients.
  • Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

  • No analytical breakdown is published.
  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
  • Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
  • Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
  • Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb

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 feeding

Typical analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fedDry matterDirectory average
Protein-25.70%37.69% (137 eligible foods)
Fat-26.60%23.89% (134 eligible foods)
Fibre-3.90%3.81% (135 eligible foods)
Carbohydrates36.40%36.40%30.63% (76 eligible foods)
Omega-3 fatty acids0.48%--
Omega-6 fatty acids2.64%--
Calcium1.15%--
Phosphorus0.96%--
Sodium1.20%--

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Keep refrigerated at all times below 40°F / 4°C -- Do not freeze. Once opened, use within 5 days.

Feeding guide

Adult Maintenance: 5 lb - 4 oz; 10 lb - 7 oz; 20 lb - 11 oz; 30 lb - 15 oz; 40 lb - 19 oz; 50 lb - 23 oz; 60 lb - 26 oz; 80 lb - 32 oz; 100 lb - 38 oz; 120 lb - 44 oz. Cut at ounce marks, serve as slices or dice into bite-sized chunks.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin E 708 IU/kg

Ingredients (15)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • meat 31.6%
  • veg 17.1%
  • additive 11.0%
  • supplement 10.4%
  • other 8.4%
  • carb 7.8%
  • fibre 7.0%
  • oil 6.7%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1LambLambmeat · medium-8.7
2WaterWaterother-8.4
3Lamb LungLamb Lungmeat · medium-8.1
4Tapioca StarchTapioca Starchcarb · medium-7.8
5Lamb LiverLambs Livermeat · good-7.5
6Sheep PlasmaPlasma Proteinmeat · medium-7.2
7Powdered CellulosePowdered Cellulosefibre · poor-7.0
8Sunflower OilSunflower oiloil · good-6.7
9PumpkinPumpkinveg · good-6.4
10SaltSaltadditive · poor-6.1
11Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-5.8
12Dried Chicory RootChicory rootveg · good-5.5
13Celery PowderCelery Seedsveg · good-5.2
14Sodium TripolyphosphateSodium Tripolyphosphateadditive · poor-4.9
15Magnesium ChlorideMagnesium Oxidesupplement · good-4.6
  1. 1. Lamb8.7% estimated
    Lamb · meat · medium
  2. 2. Water8.4% estimated
    Water · other
  3. 3. Lamb Lung8.1% estimated
    Lamb Lung · meat · medium
  4. 4. Tapioca Starch7.8% estimated
    Tapioca Starch · carb · medium
  5. 5. Lamb Liver7.5% estimated
    Lambs Liver · meat · good
  6. 6. Sheep Plasma7.2% estimated
    Plasma Protein · meat · medium
  7. 7. Powdered Cellulose7.0% estimated
    Powdered Cellulose · fibre · poor
  8. 8. Sunflower Oil6.7% estimated
    Sunflower oil · oil · good
  9. 9. Pumpkin6.4% estimated
    Pumpkin · veg · good
  10. 10. Salt6.1% estimated
    Salt · additive · poor
  11. 11. Potassium Chloride5.8% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  12. 12. Dried Chicory Root5.5% estimated
    Chicory root · veg · good
  13. 13. Celery Powder5.2% estimated
    Celery Seeds · veg · good
  14. 14. Sodium Tripolyphosphate4.9% estimated
    Sodium Tripolyphosphate · additive · poor
  15. 15. Magnesium Chloride4.6% estimated
    Magnesium Oxide · supplement · good

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-18

Brand and contact: Hill's Pet Nutrition

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-18
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
www.hillspet.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.

External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.

Trustpilot: 3.0/5 · 3 reviews

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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 comes in at 50 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares pulled the score down because the label lists ingredients without printed percentages, which contributed -10.6 points. The additives in the recipe gave a small lift of +3 points, though that was partly offset by the additive load, which reduced the score by -3 points. The processing format also worked against the product, contributing -2.4 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.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.39.191+2.33
Carb share of dry matter3.6%-0.115-0.42
Oil share of dry matter12.3%-0.092-1.13
Vegetable share of dry matter19.7%-0.005-0.10
Additive share of dry matter18.4%0.163+3.00
Supplement share of dry matter17.8%-0.012-0.22
Recipe graded poor18.0%-0.065-1.17
Number of poor ingredients3-0.876-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient7.0%0.060+0.42
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-13.340.222-2.96
Processing multiplier1.0733.786+36.15
Processing: Fresh Chilledyes-2.354-2.35
Show all 40 components
ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.39.191+2.33
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter3.6%-0.115-0.42
Oil share of dry matter12.3%-0.092-1.13
Vegetable share of dry matter19.7%-0.005-0.10
Additive share of dry matter18.4%0.163+3.00
Supplement share of dry matter17.8%-0.012-0.22
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor18.0%-0.065-1.17
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients3-0.876-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient7.0%0.060+0.42
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-13.340.222-2.96
Processing multiplier1.0733.786+36.15
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledyes-2.354-2.35
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
-1.74
Additives declared on label
+1 transparency bonus
Subtotal
49.7
Final score
50/100

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.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Calcium1.154.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)29.6
Phosphorus0.963.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)0
Sodium1.24.4 (band 0.1+%)100
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.21.2 (band 1 to 2%)81.9
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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 45); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 73% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 1 nutritional additive on the label
  • Vitamin E 708 IU/kg

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)5/10
✗ Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file0/5
✓ 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 file0/5

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 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.

50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.

Contradicted by the label

  • "high-quality single animal protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.

Consistent with the label

  • "complete and balanced with all the essential vitamins and minerals" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.

7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.

Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
triple benefits for healthy digestion, radiant coat & overall health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
with triple benefits of high digestibility for a balanced gut, omega-6 fatty acids & vitamin E for healthy skin and a science-backed formula for overall health (on pack)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
complete and balanced with all the essential vitamins and minerals (on pack)ContentconsistentManufacturer assertion
Precisely prepared and gently steam cooked for freshness (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
high-quality single animal protein (on page)ContentcontradictedManufacturer assertion
100% Satisfaction guarantee (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs (on pack)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Healthy dog food developed with our Hill's team of 200+ veterinarians, scientists and nutritionists (on pack)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
U.S. Veterinarians' #1 Recommended Brand (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer 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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