Leader Duck with Apple & Cranberry
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Leader Duck with Apple & Cranberry a good dog food?
We score it 64/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- 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 29% · Fat 19%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29% |
| Fat | 19% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store out of reach of children and in a cool dry place below 25ºC and out of direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Adult daily feeding amounts: 1kg 20g, 2kg 36g, 3kg 46g, 4kg 65g, 5kg 73g, 6kg 85g, 8kg 109g, 10kg 125g, 12kg 143g, 14kg 167g, 16kg 186g, 18kg 200g, 20kg 215g. Feed puppies from 6 weeks onwards three times per day until 6 months, then twice per day.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (26)17% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 66.0%
- veg 18.2%
- oil 7.0%
- supplement 3.6%
- carb 3.3%
- additive 1.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Duck 40% | Duck | meat · medium | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Duck 25% | Dried Duck Protein | meat · good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 1.1 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 1.1 |
| 5 | Duck Fat 7% | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 1.1 |
| 7 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 8 | Dried Seaweed | Dried Sea Algae | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 9 | Hydrolysed Liver Protein 1% | Liver | meat · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 10 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.0 |
| 11 | Yeast Extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 0.9 |
| 12 | 5% fresh Apple equiv. | Apples | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 13 | 5% fresh Cranberry equiv. | Cranberries | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 14 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 15 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 16 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 17 | Dried Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 18 | Dried Marigold | Dried Marigold | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 19 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 20 | Oregano | Oregano | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 21 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 22 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 23 | Dried Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 24 | Dried Blueberry | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
| 25 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
| 26 | Dried Ginger | Ginger | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Duck 40%40% declared40.0% estimated
- 2. Dehydrated Duck 25%25% declared25.0% estimated
- 3. Potato Starch1.1% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato1.1% estimated
- 5. Duck Fat 7%7% declared7.0% estimated
- 6. Pea Starch1.1% estimated
- 7. Whole Linseed1.0% estimated
- 8. Dried Seaweed1.0% estimated
- 9. Hydrolysed Liver Protein 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 10. Sodium Chloride1.0% estimated
- 11. Yeast Extract0.9% estimated
- 12. 5% fresh Apple equiv.5% declared5.0% estimated
- 13. 5% fresh Cranberry equiv.5% declared5.0% estimated
- 14. Glucosamine Hydrochloride0.9% estimated
- 15. Chondroitin Sulphate0.9% estimated
- 16. Alfalfa0.9% estimated
- 17. Dried Rosehip0.8% estimated
- 18. Dried Marigold0.8% estimated
- 19. Yucca Schidigera0.8% estimated
- 20. Oregano0.8% estimated
- 21. Dried Carrot0.7% estimated
- 22. Dried Spinach0.7% estimated
- 23. Dried Broccoli0.7% estimated
- 24. Dried Blueberry0.6% estimated
- 25. Turmeric0.6% estimated
- 26. Dried Ginger0.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Leader
- Website
- https://redmillsstore.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- redmillsstore.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 achieves an overall rating of 64 out of 100. The meat content contributed +6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.2. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -1.8 to the final calculation.
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 | +6.23 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.4% | 0.096 | +5.99 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.115 | -0.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.092 | -1.13 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.1% | 0.163 | +0.50 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.1% | -0.065 | -0.20 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.1% | 0.060 | +0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 17.0% | -0.106 | -1.79 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -2.33 | 0.222 | -0.52 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.23 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 62.4% | 0.096 | +5.99 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.115 | -0.30 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.092 | -1.13 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.1% | 0.163 | +0.50 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.9% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.1% | -0.065 | -0.20 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.1% | 0.060 | +0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 17.0% | -0.106 | -1.79 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -2.33 | 0.222 | -0.52 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 64.1
- Final score
- 64/100
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 | 29 | 32.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 19 | 21.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 93 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (83% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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 (Additives 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.
67/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "70% of meat content mono-protein" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
Consistent with the label
- "grain-free, hypoallergenic recipe" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Go Native is free of wheat, maize, soy, and corn" — supported by the declared grain-free 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.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| bursting with antioxidants to support your dog’s immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| prebiotics from seaweed to help promote a healthy tummy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for Adult Dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free, hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% of meat content mono-protein (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Go Native is free of wheat, maize, soy, and corn (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced, fully traceable, grain-free ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with 70% delicious free-run Irish duck (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Irish product (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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