Blue Freedom is built around chicken or turkey with potatoes and peas, and every recipe carries a grain-free name. The 12 kibbles run from 18% to 30% protein and 31% to 49% estimated starch, as fed. Chicken and turkey each appear in 10 kibbles, with beef and lamb in 2 each and egg in 3. All 4 wet foods list chicken, one adds beef, and all 4 are flagged grain free.
Against the catalog, the kibbles average 23.6% protein versus 26.9% across 1,834 kibbles, and 40.8% estimated starch versus 37.4%, at 376 kcal against 395. The wet foods average 8% protein, close to the 8.3% average across 866 wet foods.
The trade-offs are plain on the labels. The kibbles sit below the catalog on protein and above it on starch, and peas or lentils appear in all 16 recipes. Although every kibble is named grain-free, our ingredient read flags grain in all 12, so owners avoiding grain should read the bag before buying.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Breed Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe | 30% | 18% | 31% | 434 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Puppy Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | 27% | 16% | 36% | 403 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | 26% | 15% | 38% | 380 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Large Breed Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe | 26% | 15% | 37% | 403 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potatoes |
| Adult Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | 24% | 14% | 40% | 373 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potatoes |
| Adult Grain-Free Beef and Potatoes Recipe | 24% | 14% | 40% | 373 | Deboned Beef, Turkey Meal, Potatoes |
| Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Beef and Potatoes Recipe | 22% | 13% | 43% | 369 | Deboned Beef, Turkey Meal, Potato Starch |
| Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | 22% | 12% | 44% | 357 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Potatoes |
| Adult Grain-Free Lamb and Potatoes Recipe | 22% | 14% | 42% | 381 | Deboned Lamb, Turkey Meal, Potatoes |
| Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Lamb Recipe | 22% | 12% | 44% | 365 | Deboned Lamb, Turkey Meal, Potatoes |
| Adult Grain-Free Healthy Weight Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | 20% | 9% | 45% | 330 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Senior Grain-Free Chicken Recipe | 18% | 10% | 49% | 345 | Deboned Chicken, Potatoes, Peas |
| Line average | 23.6% | 13.5% | 40.8% | 376 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
30% protein · 18% fat · 31% starch · 434 kcal/cup · Puppy
Now discontinued, it led the line with 30% protein, 18% fat and 434 kcal per cup, and had the least estimated starch at 31%. It suited small breed puppies and owners who still have a bag on hand.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Small Breed Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe27% protein · 16% fat · 36% starch · 403 kcal/cup · Puppy
The only puppy kibble in the line still on sale, listed for small breeds and all breeds, with chicken, turkey and egg. It has 27% protein, 16% fat, 36% estimated starch and 403 kcal per cup, suiting growing puppies.
Full review of Puppy Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe26% protein · 15% fat · 38% starch · 380 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for small breed adults, it has the most protein of the adult kibbles at 26%, with 38% estimated starch and 380 kcal per cup. Peas come third, ahead of potatoes, and it suits small adult dogs eating chicken and turkey.
Full review of Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe26% protein · 15% fat · 37% starch · 403 kcal/cup · Puppy
Now discontinued, this was the line's large breed puppy kibble, with chicken, turkey and egg, 26% protein, 37% estimated starch and 403 kcal per cup. It suits owners of large breed puppies who still have a bag to finish.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Large Breed Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe24% protein · 14% fat · 40% starch · 373 kcal/cup · Adult
The core adult chicken kibble and the only recipe here with tapioca starch in its first five ingredients. It lists 24% protein, 40% estimated starch and 373 kcal per cup, suiting typical adult dogs of any size.
Full review of Adult Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe24% protein · 14% fat · 40% starch · 373 kcal/cup · Adult
The adult beef kibble still on sale, led by deboned beef and turkey meal, with chicken also listed further down. Its 24% protein, 14% fat, 40% estimated starch and 373 kcal per cup suit adult dogs that prefer beef.
Full review of Adult Grain-Free Beef and Potatoes Recipe22% protein · 13% fat · 43% starch · 369 kcal/cup · Adult
Now discontinued, this large breed beef kibble is the only recipe with potato starch in its first three ingredients, behind deboned beef and turkey meal. It lists 22% protein, 43% estimated starch and 369 kcal per cup for large adults already on it.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Beef and Potatoes Recipe22% protein · 12% fat · 44% starch · 357 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for large breed adults, this chicken kibble is the only large breed adult recipe still on sale, at 357 kcal per cup. It lists 22% protein, 12% fat and 44% estimated starch, suiting large adult dogs fed chicken and turkey.
Full review of Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe22% protein · 14% fat · 42% starch · 381 kcal/cup · Adult
The lamb kibble still on sale, with deboned lamb and turkey meal leading and no chicken listed. It has 22% protein, 14% fat, 42% estimated starch and 381 kcal per cup, suiting adult dogs of any size kept off chicken.
Full review of Adult Grain-Free Lamb and Potatoes Recipe22% protein · 12% fat · 44% starch · 365 kcal/cup · Adult
Now discontinued, this was the large breed lamb kibble, led by deboned lamb and turkey meal, with 12% fat against 14% in the adult lamb recipe. It lists 22% protein, 44% estimated starch and 365 kcal per cup for large adults kept off chicken.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Lamb Recipe20% protein · 9% fat · 45% starch · 330 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for weight management, it has the least fat at 9%, the fewest calories at 330 kcal per cup, and 10% fiber, the most of the kibbles. With 20% protein and 45% estimated starch, it suits adults whose owners are trimming calories.
Full review of Adult Grain-Free Healthy Weight Chicken and Potatoes Recipe18% protein · 10% fat · 49% starch · 345 kcal/cup · Senior
Sold for senior dogs, it has the least protein at 18% and the most estimated starch at 49%, with potatoes right after deboned chicken and chicken meal down in fifth. At 345 kcal per cup, it suits older dogs eating fewer calories.
Full review of Senior Grain-Free Chicken Recipe| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy Grain Free Chicken Recipe | 9% | 6% | 78% | 1,187 | Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver |
| Grain-Free - Beef | 8% | 6.5% | 78% | 1,303 | Beef, chicken, beef broth |
| Grain Free Chicken Recipe | 8% | 6% | 78% | 1,176 | Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver |
| Senior Chicken | 7% | 5.5% | 78% | 1,111 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver |
| Line average | 8% | 6% | 78% | 1,194 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
9% protein · 6% fat · 421 kcal/can · Puppy
Made for puppies, this can has the most protein among the wet foods at 9% and is the only one with pea flour in its first five ingredients. It suits chicken-fed puppies or owners mixing a can into puppy kibble.
Full review of Puppy Grain Free Chicken Recipe8% protein · 6.5% fat · 461 kcal/can · Adult
The only wet recipe in the line with beef, listed first ahead of chicken, and it has the most calories here at 461 kcal per can with 6.5% fat. It suits adult dogs that like beef and owners who want a can with no potato.
Full review of Grain-Free - Beef8% protein · 6% fat · 416 kcal/can · Adult
The plain adult chicken can, led by chicken, chicken broth and chicken liver, with 8% protein and 416 kcal per can. Unlike the beef and senior cans, it contains potato, and it suits adult dogs kept on chicken only.
Full review of Grain Free Chicken Recipe7% protein · 5.5% fat · 394 kcal/can · Senior
Sold for senior dogs, this can has the least protein at 7%, the fewest calories at 394 kcal per can, and 2% fiber, the most of the wet foods. It suits older dogs fed chicken alone, with no potato in the recipe.
Full review of Senior ChickenAll 4 wet foods, including Grain Free Chicken Recipe and Grain-Free Beef, are flagged grain free in our ingredient read. All 12 kibbles carry grain-free names, but our read flags grain in each one, so check the ingredient list on the bag.
Small Breed Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe kibble lists the most at 30%, but it is discontinued. Among kibbles still sold, Puppy Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe lists 27%, and in wet food, Puppy Grain Free Chicken Recipe leads at 9%.
Yes. All 16 recipes include peas or lentils, and peas are in the first five ingredients of every kibble, such as Adult Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe.
Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (26.2% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 41% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
100% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
MOST PROTEIN
Blue Freedom Small Breed Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
33.3% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Blue Freedom Puppy Grain-Free Chicken and Potatoes Recipe Dry Dog Food
36% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Blue Freedom Adult Grain-Free Healthy Weight Chicken and Potatoes Recipe Dry Dog Food
330 kcal per cup
Dog food
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We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.
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