Naturalnzpetfood MEGA Large Breed Adult

Dry Air Dried · complete

67out of 100

Average

our rating

Our verdict

Is Naturalnzpetfood MEGA Large Breed Adult a good dog food?

We score it 67/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Why you might choose it

Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

Meat makes up an estimated 8% of the dry matter (7% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
Doesn't list turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
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.

Ingredients (38)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

supplement 51.8%
veg 21.1%
meat 6.9%
carb 6.7%
mineral 5.2%
additive 5.1%
oil 3.2%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Lamb Meal	Lamb	meat · medium	-	3.5
2	Beef Meal	Beef	meat · medium	-	3.4
3	Potatoes	Potatoes	carb · medium	-	3.4
4	Peas	Peas	veg · good	-	3.3
5	Tapioca	Tapioca	carb · medium	-	3.3
6	Chicken Fat	Chicken Oil and Fat	oil · good	-	3.2
7	Flaxseed	Linseed	veg · good	-	3.2
8	Natural Flavors	Flavor	additive · poor	-	3.2
9	Sea Salt	Sea Salt	mineral · medium	-	3.1
10	Dried Cranberries	Cranberries	veg · good	-	3.1
11	Dried Blueberries	Blueberries	veg · good	-	3.0
12	Kelp	Kelp	veg · good	-	3.0
13	Brewers Dried Yeast	Yeast	supplement · good	-	2.9
14	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	2.9
15	Magnesium Sulfate	Magnesium sulfate	supplement · good	-	2.8
16	Vitamin A Supplement	Vitamin A	supplement · good	-	2.8
17	Vitamin D3 Supplement	Vitamin D3 supplement	supplement · good	-	2.7
18	Vitamin E Supplement	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	2.7
19	Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	2.7
20	Riboflavin Supplement	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	2.6
21	Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)	Calcium pantothenate	supplement · good	-	2.6
22	Niacin (Vitamin B3)	Niacin	supplement · good	-	2.5
23	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	supplement · good	-	2.5
24	Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)	Folic acid	supplement · good	-	2.4
25	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	2.4
26	Ferrous Sulfate	Iron sulfate	supplement · good	-	2.3
27	Copper Sulfate	Copper sulphate	supplement · good	-	2.3
28	Manganese Sulfate	Manganese sulfate	supplement · medium	-	2.2
29	Zinc Sulfate	Zinc sulfate	supplement · medium	-	2.2
30	Calcium Iodate	Calcium iodate	supplement · medium	-	2.2
31	Sodium Selenite	Sodium selenite	supplement · poor	-	2.1
32	Cobalt Sulfate	Cobalt Sulfate	mineral · medium	-	2.1
33	Taurine	Taurine	supplement · good	-	2.0
34	Glucosamine Hydrochloride	Glucosamine	supplement · good	-	2.0
35	Mixed Tocopherols	Tocopherols	additive · good	-	1.9
36	Rosemary Extract	Rosemary	veg · good	-	1.9
37	Tea Extract	Green Tea	veg · good	-	1.8
38	Spearmint Extract	Spearmint	veg · good	-	1.8

1. Lamb Meal3.5% estimated
Lamb · meat · medium
2. Beef Meal3.4% estimated
Beef · meat · medium
3. Potatoes3.4% estimated
Potatoes · carb · medium
4. Peas3.3% estimated
Peas · veg · good
5. Tapioca3.3% estimated
Tapioca · carb · medium
6. Chicken Fat3.2% estimated
Chicken Oil and Fat · oil · good
7. Flaxseed3.2% estimated
Linseed · veg · good
8. Natural Flavors3.2% estimated
Flavor · additive · poor
9. Sea Salt3.1% estimated
Sea Salt · mineral · medium
10. Dried Cranberries3.1% estimated
Cranberries · veg · good
11. Dried Blueberries3.0% estimated
Blueberries · veg · good
12. Kelp3.0% estimated
Kelp · veg · good
13. Brewers Dried Yeast2.9% estimated
Yeast · supplement · good
14. Choline Chloride2.9% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
15. Magnesium Sulfate2.8% estimated
Magnesium sulfate · supplement · good
16. Vitamin A Supplement2.8% estimated
Vitamin A · supplement · good
17. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.7% estimated
Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
18. Vitamin E Supplement2.7% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
19. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.7% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
20. Riboflavin Supplement2.6% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
21. Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.6% estimated
Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
22. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.5% estimated
Niacin · supplement · good
23. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.5% estimated
Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
24. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)2.4% estimated
Folic acid · supplement · good
25. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.4% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
26. Ferrous Sulfate2.3% estimated
Iron sulfate · supplement · good
27. Copper Sulfate2.3% estimated
Copper sulphate · supplement · good
28. Manganese Sulfate2.2% estimated
Manganese sulfate · supplement · medium
29. Zinc Sulfate2.2% estimated
Zinc sulfate · supplement · medium
30. Calcium Iodate2.2% estimated
Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
31. Sodium Selenite2.1% estimated
Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
32. Cobalt Sulfate2.1% estimated
Cobalt Sulfate · mineral · medium
33. Taurine2.0% estimated
Taurine · supplement · good
34. Glucosamine Hydrochloride2.0% estimated
Glucosamine · supplement · good
35. Mixed Tocopherols1.9% estimated
Tocopherols · additive · good
36. Rosemary Extract1.9% estimated
Rosemary · veg · good
37. Tea Extract1.8% estimated
Green Tea · veg · good
38. Spearmint Extract1.8% estimated
Spearmint · veg · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 20% · Fat 13%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	20%
Fat	13%
Fibre	4%
Moisture	10%

Energy: 328 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store unopened bags below 25°C in low-humidity environments; transfer opened product to hermetic containers and use within 6 weeks

Feeding guide

12-20 lbs: 114-171 g (1-1½ cups); 20-50 lbs: 171-342 g (1½-3 cups); 50-100 lbs: 342-570 g (3-5 cups); 100-200 lbs: 570-1026 g (5-9 cups). Transition gradually over 10-14 days.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); Riboflavin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Niacin (Vitamin B3); Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Folic Acid (Vitamin B9); Vitamin B12 Supplement; Ferrous Sulfate; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Cobalt Sulfate; Taurine 0.18% (1800 mg/kg); Glucosamine Hydrochloride 1200 mg/kg

Technological additives

Mixed Tocopherols for added freshness; Rosemary Extract; Tea Extract; Spearmint Extract

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19

Brand and contact: Naturalnzpetfood

Website: https://naturalnzpetfood.nz/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0275 89 39 29
Address: THE HOUSE OF FOOD LIMITED T/a Natural NZ Pet Foods and Treats, 55 Ryburn Road, Newstead, Hamilton, 3286
Contact page: naturalnzpetfood.nz
Social: Facebook · Instagram

Trust and provenance

Recall history: No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked: 2026-09-19
Scored with: Model v3 (methodology)
Product page: naturalnzpetfood.nz

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 scores 67 out of 100. The undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, cost the product -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list lifted it by +6.4. The processing format contributed +6.3, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3.

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	0.7	9.191	+6.38
Carb share of dry matter	2.1%	-0.115	-0.24
Oil share of dry matter	4.0%	-0.092	-0.37
Vegetable share of dry matter	15.3%	-0.005	-0.08
Additive share of dry matter	5.7%	0.163	+0.92
Supplement share of dry matter	59.0%	-0.012	-0.72
Recipe graded poor	5.3%	-0.065	-0.34
Number of poor ingredients	2	-0.876	-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient	3.2%	0.060	+0.19
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
Complete diet	yes	2.294	+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
Additive penalty	-6.16	0.222	-1.37
Processing multiplier	1.08	33.786	+36.49
Processing: Dry Air Dried	yes	6.331	+6.33

Show all 40 components

Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.7	9.191	+6.38
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	2.1%	-0.115	-0.24
Oil share of dry matter	4.0%	-0.092	-0.37
Vegetable share of dry matter	15.3%	-0.005	-0.08
Additive share of dry matter	5.7%	0.163	+0.92
Supplement share of dry matter	59.0%	-0.012	-0.72
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	5.3%	-0.065	-0.34
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	2	-0.876	-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient	3.2%	0.060	+0.19
Undeclared quantities	100.0%	-0.106	-10.56
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)	no	0.707	+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)	yes	-3.158	-3.16
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	-6.16	0.222	-1.37
Processing multiplier	1.08	33.786	+36.49
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	yes	6.331	+6.33
Processing: Dry Cold Pressed	no	-6.713	+0.00
Processing: Dry Baked	no	-6.713	+0.00
Processing: Dry Extruded	no	-6.713	+0.00
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: +0.28
Additives declared on label: +2 transparency bonus
Subtotal: 67.2
Final score: 67/100

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 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.

Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.

Nutrient	As fed (label)	Dry matter (scored)	Score
Protein	20	22.2 (band 18 to 40%)	81.5
Fat	13	14.4 (band 5.5 to 20%)	100
Fibre	4	4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	328	364.4	100

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

Declared fortification: 19 nutritional additives on the label

Vitamin A Supplement
Vitamin D3 Supplement
Vitamin E Supplement
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
Riboflavin Supplement
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Vitamin B12 Supplement
Ferrous Sulfate
Copper Sulfate
Manganese Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate
Calcium Iodate
Sodium Selenite
Cobalt Sulfate
Taurine 0.18% (1800 mg/kg)
Glucosamine Hydrochloride 1200 mg/kg

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 (voluntary) - not on file	0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file	0/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)	10/10
✓ Energy value declared (voluntary)	5/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)	5/5
✓ Feeding guidance given (mandatory)	10/10
✓ 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, 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.

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

"grain-free formulation" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
"free from artificial additives, grains, or generic fillers" — 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
ethically sourced, free-range New Zealand lamb and beef (on page)	provenance	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
carries the New Zealand Made endorsement (on page)	provenance	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Glucosamine fortifies joint cartilage and synovial fluid integrity (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
taurine offers prophylactic support for cardiac efficiency and ocular health (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
rapid-air drying process (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
exceeds AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages (on page)	Nutrient	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Premium Grain-Free Nutrition for Large & Giant Breed Dogs (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
oversized pellets (22-25mm diameter) (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
grain-free formulation (on page)	Free-from	consistent	Manufacturer assertion
free from artificial additives, grains, or generic fillers (on page)	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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