Our verdict
Is Halo Pets Garden of Vegan Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 55/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
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, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 (41)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 49.1%
- veg 24.9%
- carb 9.1%
- additive 8.2%
- other 3.2%
- oil 3.0%
- mineral 2.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegetable broth | Vegetable Broth | other · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 2 | chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 3 | potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 4 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 5 | carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | olive oil | Olive oil | oil · good | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 8 | spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 10 | potato protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | tricalcium phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 12 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.8 |
| 13 | agar-agar | Agar-agar | additive · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 15 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 17 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 20 | sesame seeds | Sesame Seeds | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | dandelion greens | Dandelion Leaves | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.3 |
| 25 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | magnesium proteinate | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | niacin supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | riboflavin supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | vitamin D2 supplement | Vitamin D | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Vegetable broth3.2% estimated
- 2. chickpeas3.2% estimated
- 3. potatoes3.1% estimated
- 4. pea protein3.1% estimated
- 5. carrots3.1% estimated
- 6. olive oil3.0% estimated
- 7. peas3.0% estimated
- 8. spinach3.0% estimated
- 9. flaxseed2.9% estimated
- 10. potato protein2.9% estimated
- 11. tricalcium phosphate2.8% estimated
- 12. natural flavor2.8% estimated
- 13. agar-agar2.8% estimated
- 14. calcium carbonate2.7% estimated
- 15. salt2.7% estimated
- 16. choline chloride2.6% estimated
- 17. potassium chloride2.6% estimated
- 18. taurine2.6% estimated
- 19. turmeric2.5% estimated
- 20. sesame seeds2.5% estimated
- 21. dandelion greens2.4% estimated
- 22. rosemary2.4% estimated
- 23. L-carnitine2.4% estimated
- 24. iron proteinate2.3% estimated
- 25. zinc proteinate2.3% estimated
- 26. manganese proteinate2.2% estimated
- 27. copper proteinate2.2% estimated
- 28. magnesium proteinate2.2% estimated
- 29. sodium selenite2.1% estimated
- 30. calcium iodate2.1% estimated
- 31. vitamin E supplement2.0% estimated
- 32. thiamine mononitrate2.0% estimated
- 33. niacin supplement2.0% estimated
- 34. calcium pantothenate1.9% estimated
- 35. biotin1.9% estimated
- 36. vitamin A supplement1.8% estimated
- 37. riboflavin supplement1.8% estimated
- 38. vitamin D2 supplement1.8% estimated
- 39. vitamin B12 supplement1.7% estimated
- 40. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.7% estimated
- 41. folic acid1.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 5.75% · Fat 3.50%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.75% |
| Fat | 3.50% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Moisture | 78% |
Energy: 102 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
1-1 1/4 oz per lb body weight (1-10 lbs); 3/4-1 oz per lb (10-30 lbs); 2/3-3/4 oz per lb (30-50 lbs); 1/2-2/3 oz per lb (over 50 lbs)
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Choline chloride; Taurine; L-carnitine; Iron proteinate; Zinc proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Copper proteinate; Magnesium proteinate; Sodium selenite; Calcium iodate; Vitamin E supplement; Thiamine mononitrate; Niacin supplement; Calcium pantothenate; Biotin; Vitamin A supplement; Riboflavin supplement; Vitamin D2 supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Folic acid
Technological additives
Agar-agar
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Halo Pets
- Website
- https://halopets.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1-800-426-4256
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- halopets.com
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
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The food scored 55 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages pulled the score down by -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list lifted it by +5.5. Being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points, and the additive load took off -2.2.
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 | +5.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.115 | -0.70 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.3% | -0.092 | -0.39 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.6% | 0.163 | +1.72 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.6% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.6% | -0.065 | -0.49 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.8% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -9.92 | 0.222 | -2.20 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.49 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.115 | -0.70 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.3% | -0.092 | -0.39 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.6% | 0.163 | +1.72 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.6% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.375 | -0.09 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.6% | -0.065 | -0.49 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.8% | 0.060 | +0.17 |
| 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 | -9.92 | 0.222 | -2.20 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 54.6
- Final score
- 55/100
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 | 5.75 | 26.1 (band 20.863636363636367 to 40%) | 86.5 |
| Fat | 3.5 | 15.9 (band 6.375 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 9.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 102 | 463.6 | 100 |
Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Choline chloride
- Taurine
- L-carnitine
- Iron proteinate
- Zinc proteinate
- Manganese proteinate
- Copper proteinate
- Magnesium proteinate
- Sodium selenite
- Calcium iodate
- Vitamin E supplement
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Niacin supplement
- Calcium pantothenate
- Biotin
- Vitamin A supplement
- Riboflavin supplement
- Vitamin D2 supplement
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Folic acid
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) | 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.
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
- "No grains and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% plant based — no animal protein or dairy (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced nutrition with all essential amino acids (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Top Quality Ingredients for Top Digestive Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Plant-based protein from green peas and chickpeas (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No grains and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Smooth texture and super-tasty flavor, preferred by even picky eaters (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with non-GMO vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | 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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