James Wellbeloved Adult Lamb & Chicken in Gravy Grain Free
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Our verdict
Is James Wellbeloved Adult Lamb & Chicken in Gravy Grain Free a good dog food?
We score it 73/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete wet food in chunks for adult dogs, with chicken heart, chicken and chicken liver as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken heart
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb lung
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 21.1% 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 5.50% · Fat 4%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.50% |
| Fat | 4% |
| Fibre | 0.80% |
| Ash | 1.50% |
| Moisture | 81% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1% |
Energy: 82 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D₃: 150 IU; Vitamin E: 10.0 mg; Copper (Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate): 1.7 mg; Iodine (Calcium iodate, anhydrous): 0.05 mg; Iron (Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate): 0.60 mg; Manganese (Manganous sulphate, monohydrate): 0.36 mg; Zinc (Zinc sulphate, monohydrate): 18.8 mg
Ingredients (18)12% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 73.0%
- veg 11.9%
- carb 8.1%
- fibre 2.3%
- oil 1.5%
- supplement 1.4%
- additive 0.9%
- unknown 0.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.5% heart | Chicken Heart | meat · good | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| 2 | 18.5% deboned ground chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| 3 | 5% liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 15.5% trachea | Trachea | meat · good | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| 5 | 15.5% lung | Lamb Lung | meat · medium | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| 6 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 1.9 |
| 7 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 8 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 9 | equivalent to carrots 7.3% | Carrots | veg · good | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 10 | equivalent to potatoes 4% | Potatoes | carb · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 11 | equivalent to peas 3.5% | Peas | veg · good | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 12 | oils and fats | Oils and Fats | oil · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 13 | with linseed oil 0.24% | Linseed oil | oil · good | 0.24 | 0.2 |
| 14 | dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 15 | dextrose | Dextrose | carb · poor | - | 1.3 |
| 16 | cellulose | Cellulose | fibre · medium | - | 1.2 |
| 17 | seaweed (0.12%) | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.12 | 0.1 |
| 18 | tomato powder | Tomato Powder | veg · medium | - | 1.1 |
- 1. 18.5% heart18.5% declared18.5% estimated
- 2. 18.5% deboned ground chicken18.5% declared18.5% estimated
- 3. 5% liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. 15.5% trachea15.5% declared15.5% estimated
- 5. 15.5% lung15.5% declared15.5% estimated
- 6. pea starch1.9% estimated
- 7. pea protein1.8% estimated
- 8. minerals1.7% estimated
- 9. equivalent to carrots 7.3%7.3% declared7.3% estimated
- 10. equivalent to potatoes 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
- 11. equivalent to peas 3.5%3.5% declared3.5% estimated
- 12. oils and fats1.5% estimated
- 13. with linseed oil 0.24%0.24% declared0.2% estimated
- 14. dried beet pulp1.4% estimated
- 15. dextrose1.3% estimated
- 16. cellulose1.2% estimated
- 17. seaweed (0.12%)0.12% declared0.1% estimated
- 18. tomato powder1.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: James Wellbeloved
- Website
- https://wellbeloved.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
- wellbeloved.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The recipe scores 73 out of 100. The meat content contributed +5.8 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.9 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete gave a further +2.3 points, while the carbohydrate content deducted -1.6 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.92 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 60.5% | 0.096 | +5.81 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.115 | -1.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.092 | -0.41 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.4% | 0.163 | +0.40 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.027 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.0% | -0.065 | -0.26 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.5% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 11.8% | -0.106 | -1.25 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -1.10 | 0.222 | -0.24 |
| 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.92 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 60.5% | 0.096 | +5.81 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.115 | -1.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.5% | -0.092 | -0.41 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.4% | 0.163 | +0.40 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.027 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.0% | -0.065 | -0.26 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.5% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 11.8% | -0.106 | -1.25 |
| 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 | -1.10 | 0.222 | -0.24 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.7
- Final score
- 73/100
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 | 5.5 | 28.9 (band 19.42105263157895 to 40%) | 97.8 |
| Fat | 4 | 21.1 (band 5.934210526315789 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.8 | 4.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 82 | 431.6 | 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: 7 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin D₃: 150 IU
- Vitamin E: 10.0 mg
- Copper (Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate): 1.7 mg
- Iodine (Calcium iodate, anhydrous): 0.05 mg
- Iron (Iron(II) sulphate monohydrate): 0.60 mg
- Manganese (Manganous sulphate, monohydrate): 0.36 mg
- Zinc (Zinc sulphate, monohydrate): 18.8 mg
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 (88.2% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "COMPLETE WET PET FOOD FOR ADULT DOGS" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Made in the UK" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoallergenic excludes common allergens (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added artificial colours, flavours or antioxidants (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made without grains (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to digest for pets with grain sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With fibres from natural sources for a healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With vitamin E to help support the immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| COMPLETE WET PET FOOD FOR ADULT DOGS (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in the UK (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| a source of protein and essential minerals (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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