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Fromm Gold Puppy Dry Dog Food

Fromm Gold Puppy Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Mequon, Wisconsin
Parent company
Fromm Family Foods
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.09
Primary proteins
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Meal
  • Menhaden Fish Meal
  • Dried Egg Product

Ingredients

Chicken, chicken meal, chicken broth, oat groats, pearled barley, menhaden fish meal, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried tomato pomace, dried egg product, potatoes, chicken liver, whole oats, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), whole barley, cheese, flaxseed, brewers dried yeast, duck, lamb, carrots, sweet potatoes, celery, alfalfa meal, potassium chloride, Vitamins [choline chloride, Vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, Vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid], monosodium phosphate, salt, dl-methionine, chicory root extract, taurine, calcium sulfate, chicken cartilage, Minerals [zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc proteinate, ferrous proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, magnesium proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], sorbic acid (preservative), l-tryptophan, yucca schidigera extract, sodium selenite, dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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64%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 40%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 71%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 40%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 78%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 97%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

Estimated Nutrient Content

To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.

Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.

Guaranteed Analysis

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Protein: 27%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 5.5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 39.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 30%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 6.11%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 43.89%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 24.5%

Fat: 39.66%

Carb: 35.84%

Our Review

Pros
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Most customers have good experiences with this food
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Fromm since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Fromm - Canned dog foods (03/18/2016) -+
Date: 03/18/2016
Company Name: Fromm Family Foods LLC
Product Description: Canned dog foods
Recall Reason: Inadequate levels of vitamins and minerals
Fromm - Shredded Entrée canned dog food (10/01/2021) -+
Date: 10/01/2021
Company Name: Fromm Family Foods LLC
Product Description: Shredded Entrée canned dog food
Recall Reason: Elevated levels of Vitamin D

Ingredient Review

Our review of Fromm Gold Puppy Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.

The third ingredient is Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.

The fourth ingredient is Oat Groats. Oat groats are whole seeds from the oat plant that have had their tough outer hulls removed. The oat groats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

The fifth ingredient is Pearled Barley. Pearled Barley is the cereal grain barley with its outer hull removed. In pet food, pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Fromm Gold Puppy Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$2.51

Market Price avg.

$3.8

% From the Avg

-34%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.14

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-36%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.09

Market Price avg.

$0.13

% From the Avg

-34%

Fromm Gold Puppy Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Fromm Gold Puppy Dry Dog Food to the other 227 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

30%

All Products avg.

32.35%

% From the Avg

-7%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

17.94%

% From the Avg

+11%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.11%

All Products avg.

4.66%

% From the Avg

+31%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

43.89%

All Products avg.

44.25%

% From the Avg

-1%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.

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