Our verdict
Is Natures Harvest Premium Puppy Chicken a good dog food?
We score it 58/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for puppies, with dried chicken protein, rice and chicken broth as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
70% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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 30% · Fat 18%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 9% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Iron Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 133 mg; Copper Copper sulphate pentahydrate 28 mg; Manganese Manganese sulphate monohydrate 94 mg; Zinc Zinc sulphate monohydrate 278 mg; Calcium iodate 1.6 mg; Sodium selenite 0.55 mg; Vitamin A 26000 IU; Vitamin D3 2660 IU; Vitamin E 154 mg
Technological additives
Natural mixed tocopherols
Ingredients (14)70% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 51.3%
- carb 19.4%
- supplement 18.6%
- fibre 5.7%
- veg 5.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal (30%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 30 | 30.0 |
| 2 | Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 3 | Chicken Stock | Chicken Broth | meat · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 4 | Maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 6.5 |
| 5 | Brewers Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 6.2 |
| 6 | Maize Gluten | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 5.9 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.7 |
| 8 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 9 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.1 |
| 10 | Milk Powder | Skimmed Milk Powder | meat · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 12 | Chicken Digest | Digest | meat · poor | - | 4.3 |
| 13 | L-Carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 14 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
- 1. Chicken Meal (30%)30% declared30.0% estimated
- 2. Rice7.0% estimated
- 3. Chicken Stock6.7% estimated
- 4. Maize6.5% estimated
- 5. Brewers Yeast6.2% estimated
- 6. Maize Gluten5.9% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp5.7% estimated
- 8. Fish Meal5.4% estimated
- 9. Linseed5.1% estimated
- 10. Milk Powder4.8% estimated
- 11. Minerals4.6% estimated
- 12. Chicken Digest4.3% estimated
- 13. L-Carnitine4.0% estimated
- 14. Yucca Extract3.8% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Natures Harvest
- [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
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (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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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 58 out of 100. The meat content contributed +3.2 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.2 points to the total. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages decreased it by -7.4.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.22 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 33.4% | 0.096 | +3.21 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.7% | -0.115 | -2.38 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.7% | -0.012 | -0.25 |
| Recipe graded poor | 10.2% | -0.065 | -0.66 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 4.3% | -0.179 | -0.77 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.9% | 0.060 | +0.36 |
| Undeclared quantities | 70.0% | -0.106 | -7.39 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -0.18 | 0.222 | -0.04 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.22 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 33.4% | 0.096 | +3.21 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.7% | -0.115 | -2.38 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.7% | -0.012 | -0.25 |
| 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 | 10.2% | -0.065 | -0.66 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 4.3% | -0.179 | -0.77 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.9% | 0.060 | +0.36 |
| Undeclared quantities | 70.0% | -0.106 | -7.39 |
| 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 | -0.18 | 0.222 | -0.04 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 57.8
- Final score
- 58/100
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 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 | 30 | 33.1 | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 | 100 |
Scored over 2 declared nutrients (combined weight 40); 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
- Iron Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 133 mg
- Copper Copper sulphate pentahydrate 28 mg
- Manganese Manganese sulphate monohydrate 94 mg
- Zinc Zinc sulphate monohydrate 278 mg
- Calcium iodate 1.6 mg
- Sodium selenite 0.55 mg
- Vitamin A 26000 IU
- Vitamin D3 2660 IU
- Vitamin E 154 mg
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 (30% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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 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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "High Protein, Wheat Gluten Free Puppy Food" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "High Protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
1 further claim on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheat gluten free recipe (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Protein, Wheat Gluten Free Puppy Food (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Protein (on page) | High/low level | 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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