Lifestage Adult Large Breed Grain Free Salmon & Trout with Asparagus
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Lifestage Adult Large Breed Grain Free Salmon & Trout with Asparagus a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with salmon, salmon protein and salmon oil as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 25% · Fat 13%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 8.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 3% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep the product in a dry and cool place and ensure the food bag is properly closed after each feeding.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 20,000 IU/Kg; Vitamin D3 500 IU/Kg; Vitamin E 100 mg/Kg; Zinc (zinc oxide) 100 mg/Kg; Iron (iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 50 mg/Kg; Manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate) 20 mg/Kg; Copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 15 mg/Kg; Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 2 mg/Kg; Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.05 mg/Kg
Ingredients (18)10% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 46.0%
- carb 26.0%
- veg 12.3%
- supplement 6.0%
- oil 4.0%
- fibre 4.0%
- other 1.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Trout and Salmon (25%) | Salmon | meat · good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Salmon Meal (18%) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Salmon Oil (4%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 4 | Salmon Gravy (3%) | Salmon | meat · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato (24%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 24 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Peas (9%) | Peas | veg · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 8 | Beet Pulp (4%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 9 | Linseed (3%) | Linseed | veg · good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 10 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 11 | Vegetable Stock | Vegetable Stock | other · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 12 | Asparagus (0.3%) | Asparagus | veg · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 13 | Omega 3 Supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 14 | Glucosamine (0.02%) | Glucosamine | supplement · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 15 | Methylsulfonylmethane (0.02%) | MSM | supplement · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 16 | Chondroitin Sulphate (0.01%) | Chondroitin | supplement · good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 17 | Fructooligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 18 | Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
- 1. Freshly Prepared Trout and Salmon (25%)25% declared25.0% estimated
- 2. Salmon Meal (18%)18% declared18.0% estimated
- 3. Salmon Oil (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 4. Salmon Gravy (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 5. Sweet Potato (24%)24% declared24.0% estimated
- 6. Peas (9%)9% declared9.0% estimated
- 7. Potato2.0% estimated
- 8. Beet Pulp (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 9. Linseed (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 10. Minerals1.9% estimated
- 11. Vegetable Stock1.7% estimated
- 12. Asparagus (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 13. Omega 3 Supplement1.5% estimated
- 14. Glucosamine (0.02%)0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 15. Methylsulfonylmethane (0.02%)0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 16. Chondroitin Sulphate (0.01%)0.01% declared0.01% estimated
- 17. Fructooligosaccharides1.4% estimated
- 18. Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS)1.2% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Lifestage
- Contact page
- www.lifestage.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.jollyes.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?
The overall score is 70 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.9 points, and the meat content added +4.8 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.93 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 50.1% | 0.096 | +4.81 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.115 | -1.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 9.7% | -0.106 | -1.02 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.93 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 50.1% | 0.096 | +4.81 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.7% | -0.115 | -1.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.012 | -0.14 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.07 |
| 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 | 9.7% | -0.106 | -1.02 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.4
- Final score
- 70/100
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 | 25 | 27.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.2 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 58.6 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 58.6). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 20,000 IU/Kg
- Vitamin D3 500 IU/Kg
- Vitamin E 100 mg/Kg
- Zinc (zinc oxide) 100 mg/Kg
- Iron (iron (II) sulphate monohydrate) 50 mg/Kg
- Manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate) 20 mg/Kg
- Copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate) 15 mg/Kg
- Iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 2 mg/Kg
- Selenium (sodium selenite) 0.05 mg/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.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (90.4% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 18.1/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Feeding guidance given).
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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| complete pet food designed to provide large breed adult dogs with the nutrition they need whilst being gentle on their digestion (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ideal for sensitive digestion with easily digestible carbohydrates (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy skin & coat with linseed as a natural Omega 3 source (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy immune system thanks to vitamins and minerals (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Digestive health with chicory as a good source of fibre (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pre-biotics MOS & FOS to aid the growth of healthy gut bacteria (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains salmon that is naturally rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | 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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