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Fromm Four-Star vs Fromm Gold

Fromm Four-Star vs Fromm Gold: a bag from each line with their average protein, fat, starch and calories

Fromm Four-Star against Fromm Gold, measured across 17 and 14 kibble recipes: 26.9% vs 25.1% protein and 35% vs 39% starch, as fed.

17 kibble recipes reviewed 14 kibble recipes reviewed
THE SHORT VERSION

Main Differences

  • Four-Star's recipes average 26.9% protein and 15.9% fat as fed. Gold's recipes average 25.1% protein and 13.9% fat, both a bit lower than Four-Star.
  • Four-Star's estimated starch averages 35% as fed, ranging from 30% to 45%. Gold's estimated starch averages 39%, ranging from 33% to 45%, a bit higher than Four-Star.
  • Four-Star's kibble averages 389 kcal per cup, ranging from 362 to 402. Gold's averages 378 kcal per cup, ranging from 315 to 425, close to Four-Star's average.
  • 53% of Four-Star's recipes are grain-free, compared with 36% of Gold's recipes.
  • Four-Star has 17 recipes, all for All Life Stages and All Breeds, estimated at $3.55 per pound. Gold has 14 recipes across Adult, Puppy, Senior and All Life Stages, with Large and Small Breed options, estimated at $2.13 per pound.
HEAD TO HEAD

The Two Lines in Figures

Measure Fromm Four-Star Fromm Gold Average kibble
Kibble recipes compared 17 14 1,747 in total
Protein, as fed 26.9%23.0% to 30.0% 25.1%23.0% to 27.0% 27.2%
Fat, as fed 15.9%11.0% to 18.0% 13.9%10.0% to 18.0% 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% 39%33% to 45% 37%
Calories per cup 389362 to 402 378315 to 425 398
Grain-free recipes 53% 36%
Life stages All Life Stages 17 Adult 6, Puppy 4, All Life Stages 3, Senior 1
Breed sizes All Breeds 17 All Breeds 14, Large Breed 5, Small 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 $2.13/lbEstimate, median of 14 of 14 recipesRecipes run $1.97 to $3.06Prices checked Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 6, 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.

WHERE TO START

Top Recipes in Each Line

Fromm Four-Star

Fromm Four-Star Beef Frittata Veg® Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 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 Fromm Four-Star Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 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 Fromm Four-Star Lamb & Lentil Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 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 Gold

Fromm Puppy Gold Dry Dog Food Most protein in the line, 27.0% as fed Fromm Puppy Gold Dry Dog Food Protein 27% Fat 18% Starch 34% 420 kcal/cup Fromm Small Breed Adult Gold Dry Dog Food Least starch in the line, about 36% Fromm Small Breed Adult Gold Dry Dog Food Protein 26% Fat 17% Starch 36% 425 kcal/cup Fromm Large Breed Weight Management Gold Dry Dog Food Fewest calories in the line, 315 kcal per cup Fromm Large Breed Weight Management Gold Dry Dog Food Protein 24% Fat 10% Starch 40% 315 kcal/cup
CHOOSING

Who Each Line Suits

A GOOD FIT FOR

Fromm Four-Star

  • Dog owners wanting a grain-free kibble, since 53% of Four-Star's recipes are grain-free.
  • Owners of dogs of any age, since Four-Star covers All Life Stages and All Breeds.
  • Owners wanting a higher protein recipe, such as Surf & Turf Grain-Free at 30% protein.
A GOOD FIT FOR

Fromm Gold

  • Owners of puppies, since Gold has 4 recipes labeled for the Puppy life stage.
  • Owners of large breed dogs, since Gold has 5 recipes labeled Large Breed.
  • Owners wanting a recipe sold for weight management, such as Coast Weight Management Grain-Free.
THE WHOLE RANGE

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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