Fromm Gold vs Fromm Classic
Fromm Gold against Fromm Classic, measured across 14 and 5 kibble recipes: 25.1% vs 23.8% protein and 39% vs 43% starch, as fed.
Main Differences
- Fromm Gold recipes average 25.1% protein and 13.9% fat as fed. Fromm Classic recipes average 23.8% protein and 12.8% fat, figures close to Gold's.
- Fromm Gold's estimated starch averages 39%, with calories per cup averaging 378. Fromm Classic's estimated starch averages 43%, with calories per cup averaging 388.
- Fromm Gold recipes are 36% grain-free. Fromm Classic is not grain-free, with a 0% grain-free share.
- Fromm Gold has 14 kibble recipes spanning Puppy, Adult, Senior and All Life Stages, in All Breeds, Large Breed and Small Breed sizes. Fromm Classic has 5 recipes covering Puppy and Adult stages for All Breeds and Large Breed sizes.
- Fromm Gold's estimated median price per pound is $2.13, compared with Fromm Classic's estimated median price per pound of $1.77.
The Two Lines in Figures
Protein and fat:
| Measure | Fromm Gold | Fromm Classic | Average kibble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibble recipes compared | 14 | 5 | 1,747 in total |
| Protein, as fed | 25.1%23.0% to 27.0% | 23.8%21.0% to 28.0% | 27.2% |
| Fat, as fed | 13.9%10.0% 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. | 39%33% to 45% | 43%38% to 48% | 37% |
| Calories per cup | 378315 to 425 | 388363 to 413 | 398 |
| Grain-free recipes | 36% | 0% | |
| Life stages | Adult 6, Puppy 4, All Life Stages 3, Senior 1 | Adult 4, Puppy 1 | |
| Breed sizes | All Breeds 14, Large Breed 5, Small Breed 1 | All Breeds 4, Large Breed 1 | |
| Price per pound, estimate | $2.13/lbEstimate, median of 14 of 14 recipesRecipes run $1.97 to $3.06Prices 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 | None | 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 Gold
Most protein in the line, 27.0% as fed
Fromm Puppy Gold Dry Dog Food
Protein 27%
Fat 18%
Starch 34% 420 kcal/cup
Least starch in the line, about 36%
Fromm Small Breed Adult Gold Dry Dog Food
Protein 26%
Fat 17%
Starch 36% 425 kcal/cup
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
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 Gold
- Owners looking for grain-free kibble, since 36% of Fromm Gold recipes are grain-free.
- Small breed dogs, with the Fromm Gold Small Breed Adult recipe sized for them.
- Senior or less active dogs, with Fromm Gold's Reduced Activity & Senior recipe made for them.
Fromm Classic
- Owners on a budget, since Fromm Classic's estimated price per pound is $1.77.
- Large and giant breed dogs, with the Fromm Classic Adult Large & Giant Breed recipe.
- Mature adult dogs, with Fromm Classic's Mature Adult recipe made for that life stage.
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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