Fromm Four-Star is built around variety. It has 17 kibbles and 15 wet foods, and the kibbles use ten animal proteins, from chicken and pork to rabbit in Hasen Duckenpfeffer and venison in Zealambder. Egg appears in all 17 kibbles, and many recipes list more proteins than the one in the name.
The kibbles range from 23% to 30% protein and from 29.5% to 44.5% estimated starch, as fed. Nine are grain free and 11 contain peas or lentils. The grain-inclusive À La Veg recipes use oatmeal, barley and rice instead. Compared with the 1,834 kibbles in our catalog, the line has the same average protein (26.9%), lower estimated starch (35.1% vs 37.4%) and slightly fewer calories (389 vs 395 kcal per cup). The 15 wet foods range from 7% to 10% protein and average 7.9%, against a catalog average of 8.3%.
The main trade-off is legumes. Every wet recipe includes peas or lentils, and the grain-free kibbles pair them with chickpeas and beans. Every kibble is labeled for all life stages, but many wet recipes carry no life stage in our data.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Frittata Veg Recipe Grain-Free | 30% | 18% | 29.5% | 399 | Beef, Beef Broth, Dried Egg Product |
| Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free | 30% | 18% | 29.5% | 402 | Salmon, Fish Broth, Chicken |
| Pork & Peas Recipe Grain-Free | 29% | 17% | 31.5% | 392 | Pork, Peas, Pork Broth |
| Lamb & Lentil Recipe Grain-Free | 29% | 18% | 30.5% | 398 | Lamb, Lamb Meal, Lentils |
| Game Bird Recipe Grain-Free | 29% | 17% | 31.5% | 393 | Turkey, Duck Meal, Turkey Broth |
| Rancherosa Grain-Free | 28% | 16% | 33.5% | 384 | Beef, Lamb Meal, Pork |
| Hasen Duckenpfeffer Grain-Free | 28% | 17% | 32.5% | 393 | Rabbit, duck, pork |
| Salmon Tunalini Recipe Grain-Free | 28% | 16% | 33.5% | 388 | Salmon, Salmon Meal, Peas |
| Trout & Whitefish Recipe | 27% | 16% | 35% | 389 | Trout, Whitefish, Salmon Meal |
| Highlander Beef, Oats, ‘n Barley Recipe | 27% | 16% | 35.5% | 388 | Beef, Beef Broth, Lamb Meal |
| Chicken Au Frommage Recipe Grain-Free | 26% | 16% | 35.5% | 392 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas |
| Zealambder Recipe | 26% | 16% | 36% | 386 | Lamb, Whole Oats, Whole Barley |
| Salmon À La Veg | 25% | 15% | 38.5% | 385 | Salmon, Salmon Meal, Fish Broth |
| Duck À La Veg Recipe | 24% | 15% | 39.5% | 387 | Duck, Duck Meal, Chicken |
| Chicken À La Veg Recipe | 24% | 15% | 39.5% | 389 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Meal |
| Pork & Applesauce Formula | 24% | 14% | 40.5% | 379 | Pork, pork meat and bone meal, oatmeal |
| Whitefish & Potato Formula | 23% | 11% | 44.5% | 362 | Whitefish, Fish Broth, Menhaden Fish Meal |
| Line average | 26.9% | 15.9% | 35.1% | 389 |
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 · 29.5% starch · 399 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Beef Frittata Veg Recipe Grain-Free ties for the most protein (30%) and least estimated starch (29.5%) among the kibbles, with dried egg product third on its list. It suits owners who want a high-protein beef kibble.
Full review of Beef Frittata Veg Recipe Grain-Free30% protein · 18% fat · 29.5% starch · 402 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free has the most calories per cup among the kibbles at 402, with 30% protein and 18% fat. It combines salmon, chicken and duck meal, suiting active dogs who need dense energy.
Full review of Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free29% protein · 17% fat · 31.5% starch · 392 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Pork & Peas Recipe Grain-Free lists only pork and egg as animal proteins, with peas and chickpeas high on the list. At 29% protein and 31.5% estimated starch, it suits dogs fed pork as their main protein.
Full review of Pork & Peas Recipe Grain-Free29% protein · 18% fat · 30.5% starch · 398 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Lamb & Lentil Recipe Grain-Free is the only grain-free kibble here with no potato, using lentils, chickpeas and peas instead. It has 29% protein, 18% fat and 30.5% estimated starch, suiting owners who want lamb-led kibble.
Full review of Lamb & Lentil Recipe Grain-Free29% protein · 17% fat · 31.5% starch · 393 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Game Bird Recipe Grain-Free is the only kibble here with turkey, joined by duck meal, lentils and chickpeas. At 29% protein and 31.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want a poultry kibble not led by chicken.
Full review of Game Bird Recipe Grain-Free28% protein · 16% fat · 33.5% starch · 384 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Rancherosa Grain-Free blends five animal proteins, led by beef, lamb meal and pork, with pinto beans and potatoes. At 28% protein and 33.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want a red-meat kibble without grain.
Full review of Rancherosa Grain-Free28% protein · 17% fat · 32.5% starch · 393 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Hasen Duckenpfeffer Grain-Free is the only kibble here with rabbit, which leads its list ahead of duck and pork. It has the most calories per kg among the kibbles at 3856, suiting active dogs on a novel-protein rotation.
Full review of Hasen Duckenpfeffer Grain-Free28% protein · 16% fat · 33.5% starch · 388 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Salmon Tunalini Recipe Grain-Free leads with salmon and salmon meal, followed by peas, lentils and pinto beans. At 28% protein and 33.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want a fish-led kibble without grain.
Full review of Salmon Tunalini Recipe Grain-Free27% protein · 16% fat · 35% starch · 389 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Trout & Whitefish Recipe leads with trout, whitefish and salmon meal, and its label flags grain but no peas, lentils or potato. At 27% protein and 35% estimated starch, it suits owners who want a fish-led kibble that contains grain.
Full review of Trout & Whitefish Recipe27% protein · 16% fat · 35.5% starch · 388 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Highlander Beef, Oats, ‘n Barley Recipe pairs beef, lamb meal and haddock with whole oats, and contains no peas or lentils. At 27% protein and 35.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want a grain-inclusive red-meat kibble.
Full review of Highlander Beef, Oats, ‘n Barley Recipe26% protein · 16% fat · 35.5% starch · 392 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Chicken Au Frommage Recipe Grain-Free uses only chicken and egg as animal proteins, with chickpeas, lentils and peas next on the list. At 26% protein and 35.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want grain-free chicken kibble.
Full review of Chicken Au Frommage Recipe Grain-Free26% protein · 16% fat · 36% starch · 386 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Zealambder Recipe is the only kibble here with venison and leads with lamb, whole oats and whole barley. Its label flags no peas, lentils or potato, suiting owners who want a grain-based lamb kibble without legumes.
Full review of Zealambder Recipe25% protein · 15% fat · 38.5% starch · 385 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Salmon À La Veg leads with salmon, salmon meal and fish broth, then oatmeal and brown rice, with no peas or lentils. At 25% protein and 38.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want grain-inclusive fish kibble.
Full review of Salmon À La Veg24% protein · 15% fat · 39.5% starch · 387 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Duck À La Veg Recipe kibble leads with duck and duck meal, then chicken, oatmeal and brown rice, with no peas or lentils. Its 24% protein and 39.5% estimated starch suit dogs who do well on moderate protein with grain.
Full review of Duck À La Veg Recipe24% protein · 15% fat · 39.5% starch · 389 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Chicken À La Veg Recipe builds on chicken, chicken broth and chicken meal with oatmeal and pearled barley, and has no peas or lentils. At 24% protein and 39.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want grain-inclusive chicken kibble.
Full review of Chicken À La Veg Recipe24% protein · 14% fat · 40.5% starch · 379 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Pork & Applesauce Formula pairs pork and pork meat and bone meal with oatmeal and pearled barley, and also contains peas or lentils. At 24% protein, 14% fat and 379 kcal per cup, it is a lighter pork option.
Full review of Pork & Applesauce Formula23% protein · 11% fat · 44.5% starch · 362 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Whitefish & Potato Formula has the least protein (23%), least fat (11%), most estimated starch (44.5%) and fewest calories (362 kcal per cup) among the kibbles. It suits dogs needing a lighter, fish-based kibble.
Full review of Whitefish & Potato Formula| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pâté Chicken & Rice | 10% | 5% | 78% | 1,040 | Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver |
| Pâté Seafood Medley | 9% | 2% | 78% | 872 | Salmon, fish broth, whitefish |
| Pâté Beef & Sweet Potato Pâté Grain-Free | 9% | 5% | 78% | 985 | Beef, beef broth, beef liver |
| Diner Classics Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté | 9% | 4% | 78% | 945 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Pumpkin |
| Diner Specials Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Entrée in Gravy | 8% | 3% | 84% | 707 | Pork, pork broth, potatoes |
| Diner Classics Milo | 8% | 6% | 78% | 1,079 | Pork, Pork Broth, Beef Broth |
| Pâté Turkey, Duck, & Sweet Potato | 8% | 5% | 78% | 1,126 | Turkey, turkey broth, duck |
| Diner Specials Chicken Canine Bleu Entrée in Gravy | 8% | 1.5% | 84% | 639 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Pork Broth |
| Balaya Beef, Vegetable, & Rice Stew | 7% | 3% | 82% | 789 | Beef, beef broth, pork broth |
| Pâté Duck À La Veg | 7% | 6% | 78% | 1,145 | Duck, duck broth, turkey |
| Diner Favorites Bella’s Beef Barkundy Stew | 7% | 3% | 82% | 735 | Beef, beef broth, pork broth |
| Diner Classics Charlie’s Chicken Pot Pie Pâté | 7% | 4% | 78% | 956 | Chicken, chicken broth, potatoes |
| Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée | 7% | 3.5% | 84% | 811 | Pork broth, pork, potatoes |
| Diner Favorites Bud’s Beef & Broccoli Stew | 7% | 3% | 82% | -- | Beef, Beef Broth, Pork Broth |
| Pâté Turkey | 7% | 5.5% | 78% | 1,130 | Turkey, turkey broth, turkey liver |
| Line average | 7.9% | 4% | 80% | 926 |
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.
10% protein · 5% fat · 1,040 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Chicken & Rice has the most protein of the wet recipes at 10%, from chicken and chicken liver with brown rice. It contains no potato and suits owners who want a grain-inclusive chicken pâté.
Full review of Pâté Chicken & Rice9% protein · 2% fat · 872 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Seafood Medley is the only wet recipe with fish, listing salmon, whitefish and tuna, plus lentils. It pairs 9% protein with just 2% fat and suits owners who want a grain-free canned option without land meats.
Full review of Pâté Seafood Medley9% protein · 5% fat · 985 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Beef & Sweet Potato Pâté Grain-Free lists beef as its only animal protein, with beef liver, sweet potatoes and lentils. At 9% protein and 985 kcal per kg, it suits dogs fed a single-meat wet diet.
Full review of Pâté Beef & Sweet Potato Pâté Grain-Free9% protein · 4% fat · 335 kcal/can
Diner Classics Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté has 3% fiber, more than any other wet recipe here, from a chicken, pumpkin and white rice base. It has no potato and lists 335 kcal per can.
Full review of Diner Classics Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté8% protein · 3% fat · 251 kcal/can
Diner Specials Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Entrée in Gravy is a grain-free pork recipe with potatoes, green beans and apples. With 84% moisture and 251 kcal per can, it suits dogs who like a wetter, gravy-style meal.
Full review of Diner Specials Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Entrée in Gravy8% protein · 6% fat · 1,079 kcal/kg
Diner Classics Milo combines pork and beef with pearled barley, and its 6% fat ties for the most fat among the wet recipes. At 1079 kcal per kg, it suits owners who want a rich, grain-inclusive mixed-meat can.
Full review of Diner Classics Milo8% protein · 5% fat · 1,126 kcal/kg
Pâté Turkey, Duck, & Sweet Potato is a grain-free pâté that pairs turkey and duck with turkey liver and sweet potatoes. At 1126 kcal per kg, it suits owners who want a poultry blend without chicken.
Full review of Pâté Turkey, Duck, & Sweet Potato8% protein · 1.5% fat · 226 kcal/can
Diner Specials Chicken Canine Bleu Entrée in Gravy has the least fat (1.5%) and fewest calories (226 kcal per can, 639 per kg) of the wet recipes. It suits owners watching calories who want a chicken-based gravy food.
Full review of Diner Specials Chicken Canine Bleu Entrée in Gravy7% protein · 3% fat · 789 kcal/kg · Adult
Balaya Beef, Vegetable, & Rice Stew is the only wet recipe in the line labeled for adults. It lists beef, beef and pork broths, pork and potatoes, with 7% protein, 3% fat and 789 kcal per kg.
Full review of Balaya Beef, Vegetable, & Rice Stew7% protein · 6% fat · 1,145 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Duck À La Veg has the most calories of the wet recipes at 1145 kcal per kg, with 6% fat. It is grain free, built on duck, turkey and sweet potatoes, and suits dogs who need a calorie-dense canned food.
Full review of Pâté Duck À La Veg7% protein · 3% fat · 735 kcal/kg
Diner Favorites Bella’s Beef Barkundy Stew is a beef stew with pork broth, potatoes and beef liver. At 7% protein, 3% fat and 735 kcal per kg, it is one of the lighter stews in the wet range.
Full review of Diner Favorites Bella’s Beef Barkundy Stew7% protein · 4% fat · 338 kcal/can
Diner Classics Charlie’s Chicken Pot Pie Pâté is a chicken pâté with potatoes, pearled barley and carrots, and chicken is its only animal protein. It lists 338 kcal per can and suits dogs eating a chicken-only, grain-inclusive diet.
Full review of Diner Classics Charlie’s Chicken Pot Pie Pâté7% protein · 3.5% fat · 811 kcal/kg
Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée is the only wet recipe that lists broth, pork broth, ahead of the meat. It is grain free with potatoes, carrots and green beans, and its 84% moisture suits dogs who need extra water at meals.
Full review of Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée7% protein · 3% fat
Diner Favorites Bud’s Beef & Broccoli Stew is the only recipe in the line with broccoli in its first ingredients, alongside beef, broths and beef liver. It has no potato, though no calorie figure is given for it.
Full review of Diner Favorites Bud’s Beef & Broccoli Stew7% protein · 5.5% fat · 391 kcal/can
Pâté Turkey uses turkey, turkey broth and turkey liver as its only animal proteins, plus pearled barley and potatoes. At 391 kcal per can, it suits dogs fed a single poultry protein that is not chicken.
Full review of Pâté TurkeyOnly part of the line is. Nine of the 17 kibbles are grain free, including Game Bird Recipe Grain-Free and Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free, and six of the 15 wet foods are grain free, such as Pâté Seafood Medley.
Among kibbles, Beef Frittata Veg Recipe Grain-Free and Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free tie at 30% protein. Among wet foods, Pâté Chicken & Rice has the most at 10%.
All 15 wet recipes and 11 of the 17 kibbles contain peas or lentils. Kibbles without them include Trout & Whitefish Recipe, Highlander Beef, Oats, ‘n Barley Recipe, Salmon À La Veg and Zealambder Recipe.
Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.9% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 35% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
47% 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
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