Lamb

meat ingredient

Medium

What is it?

Lamb is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.

Other names on labels: lamb meat, mutton, fresh lamb

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freshly prepared lamb

At a glance

Base score
0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
Found in
640 products

Products containing lamb

Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.

Common questions about lamb

Is Lamb good for dogs?

We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.

Is lamb a good protein for dogs with food sensitivities?

Lamb is a nutritious meat protein that some owners choose as an alternative to more common proteins like chicken or beef. Some dogs may still be sensitive to lamb, so speak to your vet before switching for this reason.

What nutrients does lamb provide in dog food?

Lamb supplies protein, essential amino acids, B vitamins and minerals such as zinc and iron. On labels it may be described as 'lamb', 'fresh lamb' or 'freshly prepared lamb'.

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How many UK dog foods contain lamb?

640 UK products list lamb as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.

What else is lamb called on labels?

Manufacturers list it under several names: lamb meat, mutton, fresh lamb, freshly prepared lamb. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.

How does Open Dog Food grade lamb?

We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.