Pero High Meat Grain-Free Pork & Sweet Potato with Apple
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Pero High Meat Grain-Free Pork & Sweet Potato with Apple a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with pork, dehydrated pork protein and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
39% 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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- 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 25% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 10% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container.
Feeding guide
Weight of Dog (KG): 10-15: 175-275g; 15-20: 275-335g; 20-25: 335-400g; 30-35: 400-450g; 35-40: 510-560g; 40+: 560+
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 24,500 IU; Vitamin D3 2,450 IU; Vitamin E 245 MG; Trace Elements: Zinc Chelate of Amino Acid Hydrate 333mg, Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 194mg, Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate 78mg, Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 40mg, Calcium Iodate 2.46mg/kg, Selenised Yeast (inactivated) 87mg
Technological additives
Antioxidant, Rosemary Extract
Ingredients (19)39% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 66.3%
- supplement 13.8%
- veg 9.9%
- carb 5.7%
- oil 2.2%
- fruit 2.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Pork 21% | Pork | meat · medium | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Pork Meal 19% | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato (36%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 36 | 36.0 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 5 | Pure Chicken Oil | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 7 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 8 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 9 | Chicken Digest | Digest | meat · poor | - | 1.7 |
| 10 | Yeasts | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 11 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 12 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 1.5 |
| 13 | Dried Apples (0.3%) | Dried Apples | fruit · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 14 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 15 | Prebiotic FOS | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 16 | Prebiotic MOS | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 17 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 18 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 19 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
- 1. Fresh Pork 21%21% declared21.0% estimated
- 2. Pork Meal 19%19% declared19.0% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato (36%)36% declared36.0% estimated
- 4. Peas2.1% estimated
- 5. Pure Chicken Oil2.0% estimated
- 6. Pea Protein1.9% estimated
- 7. Alfalfa1.9% estimated
- 8. Minerals1.8% estimated
- 9. Chicken Digest1.7% estimated
- 10. Yeasts1.6% estimated
- 11. Linseed1.6% estimated
- 12. Salmon Oil1.5% estimated
- 13. Dried Apples (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 14. Cranberry1.4% estimated
- 15. Prebiotic FOS1.4% estimated
- 16. Prebiotic MOS1.3% estimated
- 17. Yucca Extract1.2% estimated
- 18. Glucosamine1.2% estimated
- 19. Chondroitin1.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Pero
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
- pero-online.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.
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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 score of 68 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 to the total, while the meat content added +6.2. Furthermore, the overall quality of the ingredient list provided +5.6, though ingredients without printed percentages deducted -4.1 from the final score.
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 | +5.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 64.2% | 0.096 | +6.17 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.1% | -0.012 | -0.23 |
| Recipe graded poor | 2.5% | -0.065 | -0.16 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 2.5% | -0.179 | -0.44 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.0% | -0.106 | -4.12 |
| 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 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 64.2% | 0.096 | +6.17 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.115 | -0.55 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.092 | -0.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.1% | -0.012 | -0.23 |
| 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 | 2.5% | -0.065 | -0.16 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 2.5% | -0.179 | -0.44 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 39.0% | -0.106 | -4.12 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 67.6
- Final score
- 68/100
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 | 10 | 11 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 93 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 4 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 24,500 IU
- Vitamin D3 2,450 IU
- Vitamin E 245 MG
- Trace Elements: Zinc Chelate of Amino Acid Hydrate 333mg, Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 194mg, Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate 78mg, Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 40mg, Calcium Iodate 2.46mg/kg, Selenised Yeast (inactivated) 87mg
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 (61% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12.2/20 |
| 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) | 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain & gluten free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle on digestion (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports healthy joints (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 helps maintain healthy skin and a glossy coat (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with natural ingredients (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains natural antioxidants (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 40% Pork (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & gluten 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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