Ingredient #1Top
Salmon
Salmon 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 Surf & Turf Grain-Free
Editor ingredient insight
Fromm Four-Star Surf & Turf starts with salmon, fish broth, and chicken, with higher protein and fat.
It is worth considering for active dogs that tolerate both fish and chicken, not for salmon-only or chicken-avoidance plans.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 33.13%Fat 18.1%Other 48.8%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 densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.45%
Phosphorus1.27%
Crude fiber4.32%
Omega-30.6%
Omega-63%
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 gradeMixed
Ingredient #1 · SalmonTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · fish brothMid
Animal BrothIngredient #3 · chickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2Mid
fish broth
fish broth is a named animal broth ingredient. It supports palatability and recipe character more than it acts as a core protein source. It reads as an mid-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Top
chicken
chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Salmon — Primary positive ingredientsfish broth — Neutral ingredientschicken — Primary positive ingredientssalmon meal — Support positive ingredientsduck meal — Support positive ingredientslentils — Caution ingredientschickpeas — Caution ingredientspeas — Caution ingredientspotatoes — Neutral ingredientschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientssweet potatoes — Neutral ingredientspea flour — Caution ingredientsdried tomato pomace — Neutral ingredientsdried egg product — Primary positive ingredientspea protein — High-caution ingredientssalmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientsherring meal — Support positive ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientscheese — Primary positive ingredientschicken liver — Primary positive ingredientscarrots — Neutral ingredientsapples — Neutral ingredientsbroccoli — Neutral ingredientscelery — Neutral ingredientsnatural flavor — Support positive ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientschicory root extract — Support positive 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 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 ingredientsblueberries — Neutral ingredientssodium selenite — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive 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
Processed plant protein after the top 3
Animal protein · Salmon (#1), chicken (#3), salmon meal (#4), duck meal (#5), dried egg product (#14), herring meal (#17), cheese (#19), chicken liver (#20)
Plant protein · lentils (#6), chickpeas (#7), peas (#8), pea flour (#12), pea protein (#15)
The protein number includes processed plant protein support.
Even when it appears later, the protein number is read more conservatively.
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
Salmon, fish broth 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.
pea protein supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. 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 salmon, unspecified, chicken, duck, egg, herring, dairy. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
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 1.3% 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.
- Processed plant protein appears after the top 3, so some protein support is still built into the label number.
- The top three are animal-led, but legumes repeat just below them in the early full ingredient list. Read this as a possible ingredient-splitting pattern rather than a clean top-three issue.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food.
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
High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken / salmon 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