Ingredient #1Top
Chicken
Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade CListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Fromm
Fromm Four-Star Chicken au Frommage Grain-Free
Editor ingredient insight
Fromm Four-Star Chicken au Frommage starts with chicken, chicken meal, and chickpeas. It is worth considering for chicken-tolerant dogs needing palatability and moderate calories, not for legume sensitivity, chicken avoidance, or low-fat weight control.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 28.13%Fat 16.11%Other 55.8%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.15%
Phosphorus1.07%
Crude fiber4.4%
Omega-30.45%
Omega-62.5%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · chicken mealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · chickpeasLower
Whole Plant ProteinIngredient #2Upper
chicken meal
chicken meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Lower
chickpeas
chickpeas is a whole plant-protein ingredient. It is not a processed protein concentrate, but when it appears near the top it can still weaken the animal-protein-led structure. It reads as an lower-tier plant protein booster.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientschicken meal — Support positive ingredientschickpeas — Caution ingredientslentils — Caution ingredientspeas — Caution ingredientspotatoes — Neutral ingredientssweet potatoes — Neutral ingredientsdried egg product — Primary positive ingredientsdried tomato pomace — Neutral ingredientschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientscheese — Primary positive ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientssalmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientschicken liver — Primary positive ingredientspears — Neutral ingredientsapples — Neutral ingredientsbroccoli — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientscalcium sulfate — Neutral ingredientsmonocalcium phosphate — Neutral ingredientsVitamins [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] — Support positive ingredientsolive oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientschicory root extract — Support positive ingredientsMinerals [zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc proteinate, ferrous proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, magnesium proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate] — Support positive ingredientscranberries — Neutral ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientssorbic acid (preservative) — Neutral ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsblueberries — Neutral ingredientssodium selenite — Support positive ingredientsparsley — Neutral ingredientsdried Lactobacillus paracasei fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product. — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Whole plant protein source in the top 3
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), chicken meal (#2), dried egg product (#8), cheese (#11), chicken liver (#14)
Plant protein · chickpeas (#3), lentils (#4), peas (#5)
The crude protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.
This is not the same as processed protein boosting, but it is not purely meat-led.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Salmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientCranberryUrinary support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken, chicken meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. potatoes, sweet potatoes supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
chickpeas, lentils contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber among the leading ingredients. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone. dried tomato pomace supply fiber. For stool or satiety considerations, the disclosed crude-fiber amount adds useful context beyond the ingredient's presence.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including chicken, egg, dairy. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1.1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- Fresh meat carries a moisture variable. When whole plant protein sources are also high in the list, part of the crude-protein number may come from those plant ingredients.
- Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is typical. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories. Fat is higher even though calories are not, so any fat restriction needs a separate assessment.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Fromm background
Founded in 1904 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
This brand family has a confirmed public recall history. FDA animal recall listings include a 2025 Fromm Family Foods product recall.
May 12, 2026