ZIWI Steam & Dried Lamb with Green Vegetables Recipe
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Is ZIWI Steam & Dried Lamb with Green Vegetables Recipe 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.
Why this score?
The score is 67 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points. The processing format contributed +6.3 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.1 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe67
- Nutritionalmedium92
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
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 67, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
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
- 34%
- Fat
- 28%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Ash
- 11%
- Moisture
- 12%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.50%
Energy: 440 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Choline Chloride; Dipotassium Phosphate; Magnesium Sulfate; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Iron Amino Acid Complex; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Selenium Yeast; Manganese Amino Acid Complex
Technological additives
Citric Acid; Mixed Tocopherols; Rosemary Extract; Lecithin
Storage
Store tightly sealed in original package in a temperature-controlled environment, away from direct sunlight and heat. Use within 8 weeks of opening. Shelf life is 24 months.
Feeding guide
Use as a complete and balanced meal, or as a nutritious topper. Check the ZIWI feeding calculator for portion guidance.
Reviews
Trustpilot: 2.4/5 · 14 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- 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 (27)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 2 | Lamb Lung | Lamb Lung | meat | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 3 | Lamb Tripe | Lamb Tripe | meat | medium | - | 4.7 |
| 4 | Lamb Liver | Lambs Liver | meat | good | - | 4.6 |
| 5 | Lamb Heart | Lamb Heart | meat | good | - | 4.5 |
| 6 | Lamb Plasma | Lamb | meat | medium | - | 4.4 |
| 7 | Lamb Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) | Bone | mineral | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 8 | Lamb Spleen | Spleen | meat | good | - | 4.2 |
| 9 | Dried Green Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 4.2 |
| 10 | Dried Green Lentils | Lentils | veg | medium | - | 4.1 |
| 11 | Lamb Fat | Sheep fat | oil | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 12 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 3.9 |
| 13 | Lamb Cartilage | Cartilage | supplement | good | - | 3.8 |
| 14 | Dried Quinoa | Quinoa | carb | good | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | Dried Apple Pomace | Apple Fibre | fibre | medium | - | 3.6 |
| 16 | Natural Flavour | Smoked Flavour | additive | poor | - | 3.5 |
| 17 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 20 | Green Beans | Green Beans | veg | good | - | 3.2 |
| 21 | Beet Greens | Fresh Beet Greens | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 22 | Minerals (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Selenium Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 23 | Dried Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Preservative (Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols) | Preservatives | additive | medium | - | 2.5 |
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
- us.ziwipets.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 | +6.06 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.115 | -0.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.9% | -0.092 | -1.10 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 23.5% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.7% | 0.163 | +2.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -10.51 | 0.222 | -2.33 |
| 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 | +6.06 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.4% | -0.115 | -0.62 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.9% | -0.092 | -1.10 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 23.5% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.7% | 0.163 | +2.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.0% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| 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 | 3.5% | -0.065 | -0.23 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.5% | 0.060 | +0.21 |
| 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 | -10.51 | 0.222 | -2.33 |
| 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
- 67.4
- 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 | 34 | 37.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 28 | 31.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 440 | 490 | 50 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 10.2% from the food type.
Portion-control flag: 440 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 31.2% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A complete and balanced recipe for any life stage, from puppies to seniors (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added prebiotics and fiber for digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Convenient raw alternative, just scoop and serve (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No dried or rendered meats (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 85% raw meat, organs, animal fat, and fish oil (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine & Chondroitin for building healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 fatty acids support healthy skin and coat (on page) | Functional | 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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