Ingredient #1Top
Beef
Beef 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 Heartland Gold Adult Grain-Free
Editor ingredient insight
Fromm Heartland Gold Adult Grain Free leads with beef, pork meat and bone meal, and lentils, with solid fat and disclosed taurine but higher minerals.
It is worth considering for active adults that suit red meat, not for lentil avoidance or low-mineral goals.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 26.03%Fat 16.18%Other 57.8%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 positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude protein range 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
Calcium1.7%
Phosphorus1.14%
Crude fiber4.65%
Omega-30.45%
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 · BeefTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · pork meat and bone mealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · lentilsLower
Whole Plant ProteinIngredient #2Upper
pork meat and bone meal
pork meat and bone 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
lentils
lentils 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
Beef — Primary positive ingredientspork meat and bone meal — Support positive ingredientslentils — Caution ingredientspeas — Caution ingredientschickpeas — Caution ingredientspotatoes — Neutral ingredientsdried tomato pomace — Neutral ingredientspea flour — Caution ingredientspork liver — Primary positive ingredientspork fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientssalmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) — Support positive ingredientsdried egg product — Primary positive ingredientsflaxseed — Neutral ingredientscheese — Primary positive ingredientsdried yeast — Neutral ingredientslamb — Primary positive ingredientsalfalfa meal — Neutral ingredientscelery — Neutral ingredientssalt — 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 ingredientscarrots — 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 ingredientsyucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientssodium selenite — Support positive ingredientssorbic acid (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsl-tryptophan — Neutral ingredientsdl-methionine — 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 · Beef (#1), pork meat and bone meal (#2), pork liver (#9), dried egg product (#12), cheese (#14), lamb (#16)
Plant protein · lentils (#3), peas (#4), chickpeas (#5), pea flour (#8)
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 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
Beef, pork meat and bone meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. potatoes supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
lentils, peas 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 beef, pork, egg, dairy, lamb. 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 does not drop into a clearly low band.
- 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 typical, fat is higher, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity. 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 beef / pork 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