Ingredient #1Top
Ocean Whitefish
Ocean Whitefish 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)
Open Farm
Open Farm Whitefish Grain-Free Dog Kibble
Editor ingredient insight
Open Farm Grain-Free Whitefish is worth considering for adult dogs avoiding chicken while using whitefish for palatability and coat support.
Ocean whitefish leads, with whitefish meal, menhaden fish meal, and salmon oil adding to the fish direction.
At 30% protein, 14% fat, 3,437 kcal/kg, 1.2% calcium, 1.0% phosphorus, 0.11% DHA/EPA, and 0.4% omega-3s, the disclosure is useful.
But chickpeas are second, with peas and lentils close behind, so Choose another recipe for legume-sensitive stool or fish-protein troubleshooting.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 30%Fat 14%Other 56%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 positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.
Calorie densityLower
This food is on the lower side for calorie density among extruded foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber4.5%
Omega-30.4%
Omega-61.25%
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 · Ocean WhitefishTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Lower
Whole Plant ProteinIngredient #3 · Whitefish MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #2Lower
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Garbanzo Beans (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.
Ingredient #3Upper
Whitefish Meal
Whitefish 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.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Ocean Whitefish — Primary positive ingredientsGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) — Caution ingredientsWhitefish Meal — Support positive ingredientsField Peas — Caution ingredientsGreen Lentils — Caution ingredientsOcean Menhaden Fish Meal — Support positive ingredientsCoconut Oil — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsTomato — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavor (yeast) — Support positive ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsSunflower Oil — Neutral ingredientsApples — Neutral ingredientsCranberries — Neutral ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsDried Chicory Root — Support positive ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsVitamin A Supplement — Neutral ingredientsNiacin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsD-calcium Pantothenate — Neutral ingredientsRiboflavin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsThiamine Mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsVitamin B12 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsPyridoxine Hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsFolic Acid — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsSun Cured Alfalfa — Neutral ingredientsSalmon Oil — Support positive ingredientsZinc Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsIron Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsCopper Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsManganese Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsSelenium Yeast — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Iodate — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsMixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative) — Neutral ingredientsCinnamon — Neutral ingredientsTurmeric — Neutral ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Whole plant protein source in the top 3
Animal protein · Ocean Whitefish (#1), Whitefish Meal (#3), Ocean Menhaden Fish Meal (#6)
Plant protein · Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) (#2), Field Peas (#4), Green Lentils (#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
CranberryUrinary support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Ocean Whitefish, Whitefish Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Field Peas contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber among the leading ingredients. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone.
Coconut Oil add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including unspecified, menhaden. 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.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
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.
- 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 typical, and calorie density is lower. 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.
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 whitefish alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Open Farm background
Founded in 2014 in Canada.
Disclosure confidence C1
Current data and third-party checks support a high-trust read.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026