Fromm Four-Star vs Fromm Classic
Fromm Four-Star against Fromm Classic, measured across 17 and 5 kibble recipes: 26.9% vs 23.8% protein and 35% vs 43% starch, as fed.
Main Differences
- Fromm Four-Star averages 26.9% protein as fed across its recipes, while Fromm Classic averages 23.8%, a gap of about 3 percentage points as fed.
- Fromm Four-Star averages 15.9% fat as fed, while Fromm Classic averages 12.8% fat as fed, also roughly 3 points higher for Four-Star.
- Estimated starch runs higher in Fromm Classic, averaging 43%, than in Fromm Four-Star, which averages 35% estimated starch; calories per cup are close, 389 for Four-Star and 388 for Classic.
- Fromm Four-Star is 53% grain-free across its 17 recipes, all labeled All Life Stages and All Breeds; Fromm Classic is 0% grain-free, with 5 recipes split between Adult, Puppy, All Breeds and Large Breed.
- The estimated price per pound is $3.55 for Fromm Four-Star and $1.77 for Fromm Classic.
The Two Lines in Figures
Protein and fat:
| Measure | Fromm Four-Star | Fromm Classic | Average kibble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibble recipes compared | 17 | 5 | 1,747 in total |
| Protein, as fed | 26.9%23.0% to 30.0% | 23.8%21.0% to 28.0% | 27.2% |
| Fat, as fed | 15.9%11.0% to 18.0% | 12.8%11.0% to 15.0% | 14.3% |
| Starch, as fedEstimated, not measured. It is what is left of the guaranteed analysis once protein, fat, fiber and moisture are taken out, with ash assumed at 6%. That leftover is mostly starch but also carries sugars and the fiber a crude-fiber test misses, so read it as a close estimate rather than an exact figure. Measured as fed, the same basis as the bag. | 35%30% to 45% | 43%38% to 48% | 37% |
| Calories per cup | 389362 to 402 | 388363 to 413 | 398 |
| Grain-free recipes | 53% | 0% | |
| Life stages | All Life Stages 17 | Adult 4, Puppy 1 | |
| Breed sizes | All Breeds 17 | All Breeds 4, Large Breed 1 | |
| Price per pound, estimate | $3.55/lbEstimate, median of 16 of 17 recipesRecipes run $2.40 to $5.00Prices checked Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026 | $1.77/lbEstimate, median of 4 of 5 recipesRecipes run $1.57 to $3.47Prices checked Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | |
| FDA recalls, last 5 years | None1 older, not counted | None |
Line figures are averages over every kibble recipe we review from that line, with the lowest and highest recipe underneath. Wet food, toppers and prescription diets are left out so the numbers compare like with like. Everything is as fed, the way the bag prints it; the switch above the table shows protein and fat on a dry matter basis instead. Why we use as fed. The price per pound is an estimate: the median of each recipe's lowest price per pound across the bag sizes and US retailers our price checks found, so a single bag can cost more or less. Shelf prices change often.
Top Recipes in Each Line
Fromm Four-Star
Best seller of the line on Amazon
Fromm Four-Star Beef Frittata Veg® Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Protein 30%
Fat 18%
Starch 30% 399 kcal/cup
Most protein in the line, 30.0% as fed
Fromm Four-Star Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Protein 30%
Fat 18%
Starch 30% 402 kcal/cup
Least starch in the line, about 31%
Fromm Four-Star Lamb & Lentil Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Protein 29%
Fat 18%
Starch 31% 398 kcal/cup
Fromm Classic
Most protein in the line, 28.0% as fed
Fromm Classic Puppy Dry Dog Food
Protein 28%
Fat 14%
Starch 38% 413 kcal/cup
Least starch in the line, about 44%
Fromm Classic Adult Large & Giant Breed Dry Dog Food
Protein 24%
Fat 12%
Starch 44% 380 kcal/cup
Fewest calories in the line, 363 kcal per cup
Fromm Classic Mature Adult Dry Dog Food
Protein 21%
Fat 11%
Starch 48% 363 kcal/cup
Who Each Line Suits
Fromm Four-Star
- Owners seeking grain-free recipes, since 53% of Four-Star's 17 recipes are grain-free.
- Owners wanting a higher protein kibble, since Four-Star averages 26.9% protein as fed.
- Owners wanting many recipes, as Four-Star offers 17 recipes for All Life Stages and All Breeds.
Fromm Classic
- Owners of large or giant breeds, since Classic has an Adult Large & Giant Breed recipe.
- Owners of puppies, since Classic includes a recipe labeled for the Puppy life stage.
- Owners wanting a lower estimated price, as Classic averages $1.77 per pound versus $3.55.
Every Fromm Line
| Line | Kibble recipes | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | Grain-free | Price / lb, est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-Star | 17 | 26.9% | 15.9% | 35% | 389 | 53% | $3.55 |
| Gold | 14 | 25.1% | 13.9% | 39% | 378 | 36% | $2.13 |
| Classic | 5 | 23.8% | 12.8% | 43% | 388 | 0% | $1.77 |
| Nutritionals | 3 | 24.7% | 10.7% | 43% | 351 | 0% | $3.08 |
| Fromm Pâté | No kibble; 6 other recipes | ||||||
Averages over each line's kibble we review, as fed. Lines with only a few recipes swing more on one bag. Price per pound is the same estimate as above.
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How we compare: every figure comes from the guaranteed analysis and ingredient list of recipes we review, not from the brand's own claims. Starch is our estimate, since no manufacturer prints it. The written comparison is drafted from these figures, and every number in it is checked against them. Figures refreshed October 25, 2026.
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