Lukullus Vitality Digestion: Chicken (Grain-Free)
Wet Chunks · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Lukullus Vitality Digestion: Chicken (Grain-Free) a good dog food?
We score it 72/100 (Good). 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
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 26.3% 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% · Fat 5%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9% |
| Fat | 5% |
| Fibre | 0.70% |
| Ash | 2.60% |
| Moisture | 81% |
Energy: 84 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Once opened, keep refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.
Feeding guide
Dog's weight (Amount in g/day): 5kg 380-440g; 10kg 640-875g; 20kg 1075-1470g; 30kg 1455-1995g; 40kg 1810-2475g. Always provide fresh drinking water. Adjust according to breed, age and activity level.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
vitamin D3 200 IU; zinc (zinc sulphate monohydrate) 25mg; manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate) 1.4mg; iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 0.75mg; copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg
Ingredients (14)0% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 41.0%
- other 33.5%
- veg 10.1%
- oil 9.2%
- carb 5.0%
- supplement 1.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9% hearts | Chicken Heart | meat · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 2 | 9% meat | Chicken | meat · medium | 9 | 9.0 |
| 3 | 5% liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 9% gizzards | Gizzard | meat · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 5 | 9% necks | Neck | meat · medium | 9 | 9.0 |
| 6 | 9% fat | Crude Fat | oil · medium | 9 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Broth (33.5%) | Cooking broth | other · medium | 33.5 | 33.5 |
| 8 | Carrots (10%) | Carrots | veg · good | 10 | 10.0 |
| 9 | Potatoes (5%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 10 | Minerals (1%) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | Linseed Oil (0.2%) | Linseed oil | oil · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 12 | Chamomile (0.1%) | Chamomile | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 13 | FOS (0.1%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 14 | MOS (0.1%) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
- 1. 9% hearts9% declared9.0% estimated
- 2. 9% meat9% declared9.0% estimated
- 3. 5% liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. 9% gizzards9% declared9.0% estimated
- 5. 9% necks9% declared9.0% estimated
- 6. 9% fat9% declared9.0% estimated
- 7. Broth (33.5%)33.5% declared33.5% estimated
- 8. Carrots (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 9. Potatoes (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 10. Minerals (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 11. Linseed Oil (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 12. Chamomile (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 13. FOS (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 14. MOS (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Lukullus
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.zooplus.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
21 reviews on this product · 4.3/5
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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 72 out of 100, reflecting how the recipe performs across several nutritional factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6 points, and the meat content added +4.2 points, both strengthening the rating. However, the oil and fat content reduced the score by -3.2 points, and the remaining ingredients further lowered it by -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.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.00 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 43.9% | 0.096 | +4.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 34.9% | -0.092 | -3.21 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Other share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.375 | -2.40 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | +6.00 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 43.9% | 0.096 | +4.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 34.9% | -0.092 | -3.21 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.012 | -0.05 |
| Other share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.375 | -2.40 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 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
- 71.9
- Final score
- 72/100
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 | 47.4 (band 19.894736842105267 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5 | 26.3 (band 6.078947368421055 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.7 | 3.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 84 | 442.1 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- vitamin D3 200 IU
- zinc (zinc sulphate monohydrate) 25mg
- manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate) 1.4mg
- iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous) 0.75mg
- copper (copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate) 1mg
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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| 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) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| complete wet food for dogs with sensitive digestive systems (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps to support your dog's immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps to care for sensitive digestions (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chamomile is know for its soothing effect on the gastro intestinal tract (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| linseed oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and said to have anti-inflammatory properties (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| easy to digest and made with digestible chicken, combined with carrots and potatoes, which are a low-fat, gluten-free source of carbohydrates (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free food is made with lean, highly digestible chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rounded off with linseed oil and soothing chamomile (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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