Is Nextrition Lamb Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score for this product is 51 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.8 points. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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.
- Recipe51
- Nutritionallow99
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 30%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 4.50%
- Moisture
- 14%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.35%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.50%
- Calcium
- 1.40%
- Phosphorus
- 1%
Energy: 341 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 32.60%
- Fat
- 11.60%
- Fibre
- 5.20%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin; Pantothenic Acid; Riboflavin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Folic Acid; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Zinc Sulfate; Iron Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; Calcium Iodate; Sodium Selenite; Choline Chloride
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols; Rosemary Extract
Storage
Keep stored in original resealable bag in a cool, dry and dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Each 4.5 lb bag contains 12 cups. Feed up to 30% less than traditional kibble. See feeding table on page by weight of dog and life stage (adult / puppy 1.5-6 months / puppy 6-12 months). Transition gradually over 7 days (10-14 days for sensitive dogs).
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists cow's milk
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists barley
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (21)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 6.3 |
| 2 | Pearled Barley | Barley | carb | medium | - | 6.1 |
| 3 | Lamb Meal | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 6.0 |
| 4 | Millet | Millet | carb | good | - | 5.8 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 5.7 |
| 6 | Yeast Extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 5.5 |
| 7 | Dried Eggs | Dried Egg | meat | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 8 | Sunflower Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 5.2 |
| 9 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 5.1 |
| 10 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.9 |
| 11 | Skim Milk Powder | Cow's Milk | meat | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 12 | Dried Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 4.6 |
| 13 | Dried Apples | Apples | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 14 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 4.3 |
| 15 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 16 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 17 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 18 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 3.7 |
| 19 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 20 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 21 | Dried Chicory Root (prebiotic) | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
Brand
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
- www.nextritionpet.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.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. 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 | +6.76 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.115 | -1.64 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.3% | -0.092 | -1.04 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 31.5% | -0.005 | -0.16 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.3% | 0.163 | +1.51 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.012 | -0.17 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.1% | -0.065 | -0.33 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| 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 | -10.43 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.76 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.115 | -1.64 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.3% | -0.092 | -1.04 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 31.5% | -0.005 | -0.16 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.3% | 0.163 | +1.51 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.012 | -0.17 |
| 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 | 5.1% | -0.065 | -0.33 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| 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 | -10.43 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.6
- Final score
- 51/100
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 | 30 | 32.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 4.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 94 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 341 | 371.9 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% from the food type.
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
- "our highest-protein recipe (30%)" — supported by the declared high protein data.
22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No fillers, ever (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Real lamb is the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| third-party lab tested for safety (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Packed with amino acids (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All-Natural Lamb Recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in the USA (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| a great choice for dogs with food sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| our highest-protein recipe (30%) (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made With Real Lamb & Probiotics For Gut health (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Over 12 lbs. of whole fresh ingredients are cold-pressed into a 4.5lb bag (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lamb is a naturally novel protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| more digestible than kibble (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| feed up to 30% less than traditional kibble (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports healthy skin and coat and DHA for healthy brain development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lamb: a high-quality protein rich in amino acids that helps build and maintain your dog's muscles (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet-formulated (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Eggs: an excellent source of protein and a high-quality source of fatty acids for skin and coat health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Barley: a nutrient-dense source of fiber for healthy digestion and a natural source of carbohydrates and vitamin B for energy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin: rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Blueberries: antioxidant-rich and an excellent source of vitamins A and C (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Spinach: packed with healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy grains, fruits & vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in Antioxidants (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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