Natures Harvest Grain Free Lamb and Sweet Potato
Wet Chunks complete High meat Clear label
Is Natures Harvest Grain Free Lamb and Sweet Potato a good dog food?
We score it 75/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 75 out of 100 based on several factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.8 points and the meat content contributed +4 points. Additionally, printing percentages on the label added +3.2 points. Conversely, ingredients without printed percentages deducted -5 points from the final tally.
38% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe75
- Nutritionalmedium100
- 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.
Complete wet food in chunks for adult dogs, with lamb, sweet potatoes and carrots as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 35% of the dry matter (60% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 40% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8%
- Fat
- 10%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Ash
- 2.50%
- Moisture
- 75%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Zinc 25 mg; Iron 16.5 mg; Copper 2.5 mg; Manganese 6 mg; Iodine 0.4 mg; Selenium 0.05 mg; Vitamin A 2500 IU; Vitamin D3 200 IU; Vitamin E 25 mg
Storage
Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within 48 hours. Can be frozen.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 40.0% 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 (23)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb (60%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 60 | 60.0 |
| 2 | Dried Sweet Potato (1.3% equivalent to 4% Sweet Potato) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 3 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 4 | equivalent to 10% Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 5 | Dried Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 6 | equivalent to 4% Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 7 | Dried Basil | Basil | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 8 | Dried Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 9 | Dried Sage | Sage | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 10 | Dried Mint | Mint | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 11 | Dried Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 12 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 2.4 |
| 13 | Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | as a source of Prebiotic Fructo-oligosaccharide 0.1% | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 15 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | as a source of Prebiotic MOS 0.1% | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 17 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 2.0 |
| 18 | Yeast Extract (0.015%) | Yeast | supplement | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 19 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 1.9 |
| 20 | Glucosamine (0.004%) | Glucosamine | supplement | good | 0.004 | 0.00 |
| 21 | Chondroitin (0.002%) | Chondroitin | supplement | good | 0.002 | 0.00 |
| 22 | Yucca Schidigera (0.002%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | 0.002 | 0.00 |
| 23 | Cranberry (0.002%) | Cranberries | veg | good | 0.002 | 0.00 |
Brand
- [email protected]
- Address
- Unit 1 The Old Corn Store, Alma Road, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HW
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
- naturesharvest.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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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 | +7.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 34.8% | 0.116 | +4.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.113 | -0.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.088 | -0.85 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 44.7% | -0.002 | -0.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Undeclared quantities | 38.5% | -0.131 | -5.04 |
| 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 | 34.8 | -0.073 | -2.55 |
| Additive penalty | -0.05 | 0.236 | -0.01 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | 2.292 | +2.29 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +7.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 34.8% | 0.116 | +4.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.113 | -0.27 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.088 | -0.85 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 44.7% | -0.002 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 38.5% | -0.131 | -5.04 |
| 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 | 34.8 | -0.073 | -2.55 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -0.05 | 0.236 | -0.01 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 75.3
- Final score
- 75/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 75/100 | current |
| v1 | 74/100 | |
| v1.9 | 75/100 |
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 | 8 | 32 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 10 | 40 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (61.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12.3/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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) | 10/10 |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| sweet potato, a low GI carbohydrate that provides steady energy release throughout the day. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| mild antihistamine properties, which can be helpful for dogs prone to skin irritation. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Biotin to promote a healthy skin and glossy coat (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine and Chondroitin for joint support and mobility (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Seaweed to nourish coat growth and supply natural iodine (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| FOS Prebiotic (Fructo-Oligo-Saccharide) to encourage healthy gut flora and digestion (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Yeast extract for immune system support (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| hypoallergenic recipe supports skin care & coat shine (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| lamb, a lean and easily digestible meat rich in protein and essential fats. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-protein meal that supports every aspect of your dog’s wellbeing. (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete wet food for adult dogs, naturally grain free and nutritionally balanced. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated without grains or cereals, making it ideal for dogs with sensitivities to rice, wheat, or gluten. (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| sweet potato is not only lower in calories than many alternatives but also high in fibre, vitamins A and C, and essential minerals like potassium and iron. (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Our grain free recipe is perfect for dogs with dietary sensitivities to other meats or fish, or those who simply thrive on a clean, natural diet. (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.
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