Fromm Gold is a broad line of 14 kibbles and 2 wet pâtés. Most kibbles are built on chicken, chicken meal and chicken broth with oatmeal and pearled barley. The grain-free Heartland Gold recipes lead with beef and pork meat and bone meal, and Coast Weight Management leads with whitefish and salmon meal. Egg appears in all 14 kibbles and lamb in 11.
Kibble protein runs from 23% to 27% as fed, and estimated starch runs from 33% to 44.5%. The kibbles average 25.1% protein, 38.6% starch and 378 kcal per cup. That puts them below the catalog kibble average for protein (26.9%) and calories (395), and above it for starch (37.4%). Five kibbles are grain free, six contain peas or lentils, and every kibble lists potato. The two wet pâtés have 7% and 9% protein, against a catalog wet average of 8.3%.
The trade-off is that the line relies heavily on carbohydrates: no kibble goes above 27% protein, and the senior and large breed adult recipes have the most starch. Most grain-inclusive kibbles skip peas and lentils, but Weight Management Gold is an exception.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Gold Puppy Grain-Free | 27% | 18% | 33% | 402 | Beef, pork meat and bone meal, peas |
| Puppy Gold | 27% | 18% | 33.5% | 420 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Broth |
| Large Breed Puppy Gold | 26% | 14% | 38.5% | 384 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Broth |
| Adult Ancient Gold | 26% | 16% | 36% | 400 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum |
| Heartland Gold Large Breed Puppy Grain-Free | 26% | 14% | 38% | 389 | Beef, pork meat and bone meal, lentils |
| Small Breed Adult Gold | 26% | 17% | 35.5% | 425 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal |
| Adult Gold | 25% | 16% | 37.5% | 418 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Broth |
| Coast Weight Management Grain-Free | 25% | 10% | 41% | 330 | Whitefish, Salmon Meal, Lentils |
| Weight Management Gold | 25% | 10% | 39% | 334 | Turkey Liver, Chicken Meal, Turkey Broth |
| Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult Grain-Free | 24% | 12% | 42% | 350 | Beef, pork meat and bone meal, Lentils |
| Heartland Gold Adult Grain-Free | 24% | 16% | 38% | 378 | Beef, pork meat and bone meal, Lentils |
| Large Breed Weight Management Gold | 24% | 10% | 40% | 315 | Turkey Liver, Turkey Broth, Chicken Meal |
| Large Breed Adult Gold | 23% | 12% | 43.5% | 377 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Broth |
| Reduced Activity & Senior Gold | 23% | 11% | 44.5% | 368 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Broth |
| Line average | 25.1% | 13.9% | 38.6% | 378 |
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.
27% protein · 18% fat · 33% starch · 402 kcal/cup · Puppy
This beef and pork puppy recipe has the least estimated starch in the line at 33%. It ties Puppy Gold for the most protein and fat, at 27% and 18%. It suits owners of growing dogs who want a grain-free kibble and don't mind peas, lentils and chickpeas.
Full review of Heartland Gold Puppy Grain-Free27% protein · 18% fat · 33.5% starch · 420 kcal/cup · Puppy
This grain-inclusive puppy recipe ties Heartland Gold Puppy for the most protein and fat in the line, at 27% and 18%. It has 33.5% estimated starch and 420 kcal per cup, and it suits puppy owners who prefer chicken, oatmeal and barley over legumes.
Full review of Puppy Gold26% protein · 14% fat · 38.5% starch · 384 kcal/cup · Puppy
This chicken and oatmeal recipe is made for large breed puppies. It has 14% fat, compared with 18% in Puppy Gold, plus 26% protein and 384 kcal per cup. It suits owners of large breed puppies who want grain in the bowl and no peas or lentils.
Full review of Large Breed Puppy Gold26% protein · 16% fat · 36% starch · 400 kcal/cup · Adult
This is the only recipe built on whole grain sorghum and whole barley instead of oatmeal and pearled barley. It has 26% protein, 16% fat and 400 kcal per cup, and it suits adult dogs whose owners want an ancient-grain version of the chicken-based Gold formula.
Full review of Adult Ancient Gold26% protein · 14% fat · 38% starch · 389 kcal/cup · Puppy
This grain-free recipe is made for large breed puppies. Beef, pork meat and bone meal, lentils and peas come first, with 26% protein and 14% fat. At 389 kcal per cup it has slightly more calories than the grain-inclusive Large Breed Puppy Gold, which has 384.
Full review of Heartland Gold Large Breed Puppy Grain-Free26% protein · 17% fat · 35.5% starch · 425 kcal/cup · Adult
This chicken and oatmeal recipe is made for small breeds. It has the most calories in the line at 425 kcal per cup, with 26% protein and 17% fat. It suits small adult dogs whose owners want a calorie-dense, grain-inclusive kibble without peas or lentils.
Full review of Small Breed Adult Gold25% protein · 16% fat · 37.5% starch · 418 kcal/cup · Adult
This is the core adult recipe: chicken, chicken meal and chicken broth with oatmeal and pearled barley, at 25% protein, 16% fat and 37.5% estimated starch. At 418 kcal per cup it has more calories than Adult Ancient Gold, and it suits owners who want the line's standard chicken formula.
Full review of Adult Gold25% protein · 10% fat · 41% starch · 330 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This is the only Gold kibble led by fish, with whitefish and salmon meal ahead of lentils, peas and chickpeas, at 25% protein, 10% fat and 330 kcal per cup. It is made for weight management and labeled for all life stages, so it suits owners who want a grain-free, fish-based weight recipe.
Full review of Coast Weight Management Grain-Free25% protein · 10% fat · 39% starch · 334 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This turkey liver and chicken meal recipe has the lowest calories per kilogram in the line at 3241, with 25% protein, 10% fat and 10% fiber. It is made for weight management and is the only grain-inclusive Gold kibble that also contains peas or lentils.
Full review of Weight Management Gold24% protein · 12% fat · 42% starch · 350 kcal/cup · Adult
This is the grain-free large breed adult option. It pairs beef and pork with lentils, peas and chickpeas, at 24% protein, 12% fat and 42% estimated starch. At 350 kcal per cup it has the fewest calories of the Heartland recipes, so it suits large adult dogs on a grain-free diet.
Full review of Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult Grain-Free24% protein · 16% fat · 38% starch · 378 kcal/cup · Adult
This grain-free adult recipe has the same 24% protein as its large breed sibling but more fat, 16% versus 12%, at 378 kcal per cup. It suits adult dogs of any size whose owners want beef and pork as the lead proteins without grain.
Full review of Heartland Gold Adult Grain-Free24% protein · 10% fat · 40% starch · 315 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
At 315 kcal per cup, this recipe has the fewest calories in the line. Turkey liver and turkey broth come first, ahead of chicken meal, oatmeal and pearled barley. It is made for weight management in large breeds, has no peas or lentils, and pairs 10% fat with 10% fiber.
Full review of Large Breed Weight Management Gold23% protein · 12% fat · 43.5% starch · 377 kcal/cup · Adult
This large breed adult recipe pairs 23% protein with 43.5% estimated starch, close to the senior recipe's line high of 44.5%, at 377 kcal per cup. It suits large adult dogs whose owners want a chicken, oatmeal and barley kibble with 12% fat.
Full review of Large Breed Adult Gold23% protein · 11% fat · 44.5% starch · 368 kcal/cup · Senior
This recipe is sold for seniors and less active dogs. It has the most estimated starch in the line at 44.5% and ties for the lowest protein at 23%. It uses oat groats instead of oatmeal, alongside chicken and pearled barley, with 11% fat.
Full review of Reduced Activity & Senior Gold| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritionals Digestive Support Low Fat Pâté Complete | 9% | 1.5% | 78% | 829 | Tuna, pumpkin, chicken broth |
| Nutritionals Sensitive Skin and Stomach Complete Pâté | 7% | 2% | 78% | 914 | Salmon, salmon broth, pumpkin |
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 · 1.5% fat · 306 kcal/can
Tuna, pumpkin and whitefish lead this pâté. It has the lowest fat in the line at 1.5%, plus the higher wet protein at 9% and 306 kcal per can. It is sold for digestive support and suits owners who want a low-fat wet food with fish and chicken.
Full review of Nutritionals Digestive Support Low Fat Pâté Complete7% protein · 2% fat · 337 kcal/can · Adult
Salmon leads this pâté, followed by salmon broth, pumpkin and pork liver. It has 7% protein and 337 kcal per can, the more calorie-rich of the two wet recipes. It is sold for sensitive skin and stomachs and labeled for adults, so it suits owners who want a fish-forward wet food.
Full review of Nutritionals Sensitive Skin and Stomach Complete PâtéMost of the line is not. Five kibbles are grain free: Coast Weight Management Grain-Free and the four Heartland Gold recipes. The other kibbles and both wet pâtés contain grain.
Among the kibbles, Puppy Gold and Heartland Gold Puppy Grain-Free tie at 27% protein. Among the wet pâtés, Digestive Support Low Fat Pâté Complete has the most at 9%.
Six kibbles do: the four Heartland Gold recipes, Coast Weight Management Grain-Free and Weight Management Gold. The other Gold kibbles and both wet pâtés contain no peas or lentils.
Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (27.9% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
31% 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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