Is Shintospetfood Lamb & Sweet Potato a good dog food?
We score it 60/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 60 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points against the score. Overall ingredient quality, referring to the overall quality of the ingredient list, contributed +6.8 points. Complete recipe, being labelled nutritionally complete, contributed +2.3 points, and printed percentages, meaning printing percentages for most of the recipe, contributed +2 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.
- Recipe60
- Nutritionallow82
- 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
- Scores 60, in the top quarter of fresh foods we track.
- Single named animal protein: lamb.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 2% of the dry matter (4% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 7%
- Fat
- 9%
- Fibre
- 5%
- Moisture
- 75%
Energy: 74 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Niacin B3; Magnesium; Riboflavin B2; Thiamin B1; Pyridoxine B6; Calcium Citrate; Folic Acid; Omega 3 Fatty Acid; Omega 6 Fatty Acid; Zinc; Iron; Taurine; Vitamin A; Manganese; Molybdenum; Vitamin K; Vitamin C; Potassium; Vitamin E; Copper; Biotin; Selenium
Technological additives
Chlorophyll
Feeding guide
Portion by weight (10-100 lbs): Reg/Healthy Pups & Moms 4oz-40oz per day; Pups & Moms 8oz-80oz per day. Serve as part of Shinto's Foundation → Balance → Renewal rotation.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: lamb
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (29)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free-Range Lamb Bone Marrow Stock | Bone | mineral | medium | - | 4.5 |
| 2 | Free-Range Lamb | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 4.5 |
| 3 | Organic Garnet Yams | unmatched | - | - | - | 4.4 |
| 4 | Organic Split Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 5 | Niacin B3 | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Magnesium | Magnesium Oxide | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 7 | Riboflavin B2 | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 4.1 |
| 8 | Thiamin B1 | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 4.0 |
| 9 | Pyridoxine B6 | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.9 |
| 10 | Calcium Citrate USA | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 11 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 3.8 |
| 12 | Chia Seed | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 13 | Omega 3 Fatty Acid | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 14 | Omega 6 Fatty Acid | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 15 | Organic Kombu Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 16 | Zinc | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | Iron | Iron | mineral | good | - | 3.3 |
| 18 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 19 | Vitamin A | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 20 | Manganese | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | Molybdenum | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | Vitamin K | Vitamin K | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | Vitamin C | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 24 | Potassium | Potassium Iodate | mineral | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 25 | Vitamin E | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Copper | Copper | mineral | good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Chlorophyll | Chlorophyllin | supplement | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Selenium | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 2.4 |
Brand
- Website
- https://shintospetfood.com/
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
- shintospetfood.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.
Spotted a mistake in this listing? Report it here and we'll take a look.
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 | +6.77 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.7% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.027 | -0.18 |
| 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 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.7% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.027 | -0.18 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 60.3
- Final score
- 60/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7 | 28 (band 18 to 40%) | 97.3 |
| Fat | 9 | 36 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 20 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 0 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 74 | 296 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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
- "Contains no Wheat, Corn or Soy" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Ingredient (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Renewal formula made with lamb and a sweet potato base (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic Ingredients (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent Flavor (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no Wheat, Corn or Soy (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fully Cooked (on pack) | 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.
Other products from Shintospetfood
See all products from Shintospetfood
Alternatives to Lamb & Sweet Potato
Foods in our database that are similar on ingredients, protein, format or price. Scores and figures are from the same deterministic model used everywhere on the site.
Community
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share how this went down with your dog.