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 BListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Fromm
Fromm Gold Puppy Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
Fromm Gold Puppy leads with chicken, chicken meal, and chicken broth, with moderate-high puppy fat and DHA.
It is worth considering for chicken-tolerant puppies needing growth calories, not for chicken avoidance or low-fat puppy plans.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 28.23%Fat 19.12%Other 52.6%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
Calcium1.43%
Phosphorus1.04%
Crude fiber3.5%
Omega-30.5%
Omega-62.8%
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 · chicken brothMid
Animal BrothIngredient #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 #3Mid
chicken broth
chicken 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.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientschicken meal — Support positive ingredientschicken broth — Neutral ingredientsoatmeal — Neutral ingredientspearled barley — Neutral ingredientsmenhaden fish meal — Support positive ingredientsbrown rice — Neutral ingredientschicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsdried tomato pomace — Neutral ingredientspotatoes — Neutral ingredientsdried egg product — Primary positive ingredientswhole oats — Neutral ingredientssalmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientsdried yeast — Neutral ingredientswhole barley — Neutral ingredientschicken liver — Primary positive ingredientscheese — Primary positive ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientscarrots — Neutral ingredientsduck — Primary positive ingredientslamb — Primary positive ingredientssweet potatoes — Neutral ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientscelery — Neutral ingredientsalfalfa meal — Neutral ingredientsVitamins [choline chloride, potassium 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 ingredientsmonosodium phosphate — Neutral ingredientsdl-methionine — Neutral ingredientschicory root extract — Support positive ingredientstaurine — 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 ingredientschicken cartilage — Primary positive ingredientssorbic acid (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsl-tryptophan — Neutral ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientssodium selenite — 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
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), chicken meal (#2), menhaden fish meal (#6), dried egg product (#11), chicken liver (#16), cheese (#17), duck (#20), lamb (#21), chicken cartilage (#32)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Salmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart 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. oatmeal, pearled barley supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including chicken, menhaden, egg, dairy, duck, lamb. 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.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 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.
- Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to chicken broth by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
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. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
High calorie density 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