Lukullus Junior Turkey Hearts & Lamb
Wet Chunks complete High meat Clear label Full label
Is Lukullus Junior Turkey Hearts & Lamb a good dog food?
We score it 82/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 82 out of 100. The meat content contributed +7.5 points to the total, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +3.2. Additionally, printing percentages on the label contributed +2.3, and the processing format provided a further positive contribution.
- Recipe82
- Nutritionalhigh95
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 10.50%
- Fat
- 6.80%
- Fibre
- 0.30%
- Ash
- 2%
- Moisture
- 75%
- Calcium
- 0.30%
- Phosphorus
- 0.20%
Energy: 115 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin D3 200 IU/kg; Biotin 300 mcg/kg; Zinc (as zinc sulphate monohydrate) 15 mg/kg; Manganese (as manganese II sulphate monohydrate) 3 mg/kg; Iodine (as calcium iodate, anhydrous) 0.75 mg/kg
Storage
Store in a cool place after opening.
Feeding guide
Every dog is different; amounts are guidelines only. Adult weight up to 5kg: 200-400g (up to 3m), 400g (4-6m), 400g (7-18m). 6-15kg: 400-800g / 400-1000g / 400-800g. 16-30kg: 800-1200g / 800-1600g / 800-1200g.
Reviews
26 reviews on this product · 4.3/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey heart
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb heart
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists millet
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 27.2% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (10)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.33% heart | Lamb Heart | meat | good | 15.33 | 15.3 |
| 2 | 15.33% meat | Lamb | meat | medium | 15.33 | 15.3 |
| 3 | 5% liver | Lambs Liver | meat | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 15.33% tripe | Lamb Tripe | meat | medium | 15.33 | 15.3 |
| 5 | 26.5% Meat Stock | Cooking broth | other | medium | 26.5 | 26.5 |
| 6 | 15% Turkey Heart | Turkey Heart | meat | good | 15 | 15.0 |
| 7 | 3% Millet | Millet | carb | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 8 | 3% Apple | Apples | veg | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | 1% Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 10 | 0.5% Safflower Oil | Safflower Oil | oil | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v2 (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.
Spotted a mistake in this listing? Report it here and we'll take a look.
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +7.48 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 76.0% | 0.116 | +8.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.113 | -1.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.088 | -0.18 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.009 | -0.03 |
| Other share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.371 | -2.02 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 76.0 | -0.073 | -5.57 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | 2.292 | +2.29 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +7.48 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 76.0% | 0.116 | +8.82 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.113 | -1.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.088 | -0.18 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.9% | -0.002 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.8% | -0.009 | -0.03 |
| Other share of dry matter | 5.5% | -0.371 | -2.02 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.131 | -0.00 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 76.0 | -0.073 | -5.57 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | 2.292 | +2.29 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Nearly all quantities printed on label
- +2 full-disclosure bonus
- Subtotal
- 81.6
- Final score
- 82/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10.5 | 42 | 100 |
| Fat | 6.8 | 27.2 | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.3 | 1.2 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.2 | 0.8 | 62.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 115 | 460 | 100 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| With extra calcium for healthy growth (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| More than 65 % meat (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Specifically formulated to meet the needs of puppies and young dogs (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ensures bones and teeth develop properly (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| High in protein (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial additives such as taste enhancers, artificial colour or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
Other products from Lukullus
Alternatives to Junior Turkey Hearts & Lamb
Foods in our database that are similar on ingredients, protein, format or price. Scores and figures are from the same deterministic model used everywhere on the site.
Community
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share how this went down with your dog.