Open Farm vs Fromm
Open Farm against Fromm, measured across 29 and 39 kibble recipes: 28.5% vs 25.7% protein and 36% vs 38% starch, as fed.
How They Differ
- Open Farm runs higher in protein: 28.5% against 25.7% as fed, averaged across the kibble we review from each.
- Starch is similar, about 36% for Open Farm and 38% for Fromm as fed.
- Open Farm is more calorie dense, 418 kcal per cup on average against 382, so its portions run smaller for the same dog.
Side by Side
Protein and fat:
| Measure | Open Farm | Fromm | Average kibble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibble recipes compared | 29 | 39 | 1,747 in total |
| Protein, as fed | 28.5%25.0% to 31.0% | 25.7%21.0% to 30.0% | 27.2% |
| Fat, as fed | 14.6%10.0% to 17.5% | 14.4%7.0% 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. | 36%32% to 43% | 38%30% to 48% | 37% |
| Calories per cup | 418365 to 450 | 382315 to 425 | 398 |
| Meat, fish or egg listed first | 100% | 100% | |
| Grain-free recipes | 34% | 36% | |
| Most used proteins | Fish 97%, Beef 28%, Pork 28% | Egg 100%, Fish 69%, Chicken 62% | |
| Recipes with corn, wheat, soy | Corn 0%, Wheat 0%, Soy 0% | Corn 0%, Wheat 3%, Soy 0% | |
| By-products | 0% | 0% | |
| FDA recalls, last 5 years | None | 2Latest 20261 older in the archive | |
| Made by | Privately held | Family-owned |
Brand figures are averages over every kibble recipe we review from that brand, with the lowest and highest recipe underneath. Freeze-dried, frozen, wet food and toppers are left out so the numbers compare like with like, and so are prescription diets, which are fed for a medical condition on a vet's advice. 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, which takes the water out so foods of different moisture compare evenly. Why we use as fed.
The Closest Matching Recipes
Brand averages hide the recipe you would actually buy. These are the pairs that come closest on protein, fat and starch, preferring recipes built on the same main protein, which is where a like-for-like choice gets made.
Open Farm Catch of the Season: Whitefish Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
Protein 26%
Fat 15%
Starch 39%
Fromm Four-Star Salmon À La Veg® Dry Dog Food
Protein 25%
Fat 15%
Starch 39%
Compare these two in full
Which Fits Your Dog
- For an active or working dog, or one that needs to hold muscle, Open Farm puts more protein in each bowl.
- For a dog that gains weight easily, Fromm is less calorie dense, so a normal-looking portion carries fewer calories.
- Open Farm has fewer FDA recalls in our record over the last five years (0 against 2). Read the list below before counting it against Fromm: most recalls cover a few lots, not a whole range.
- The brands overlap more than the averages suggest: Open Farm runs from 25% to 31% protein as fed and Fromm from 21% to 30%, so the right recipe matters more than the name on the bag.
Recall History
FDA recall notices from the last five years that name the brand or its maker. Older notices sit in each brand's archive below: still on the record, but not counted, since a recall that old says more about how a company used to run than how it runs now.
Open Farm
No FDA recalls in our record for Open Farm in the last five years.
Fromm
Fromm. Fromm wet canned dog food
Bonnihill Farms. BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food, 16 oz. chubs
Archive: 1 older recall
Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals. Shredded Entrée canned dog food
About the Brands
Open Farm
Open Farm is a pet food company based in Toronto, Ontario, that sells dry, wet, fresh and freeze-dried raw food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats. The company says its recipes use humanely raised and sustainably sourced ingredients with 100% ingredient traceability. Its dog lines include RawMix, Goodbowl, Epic Blend and GoodGut.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, since 2014. Every Open Farm food we review
Fromm
Fromm pet food is made by Fromm Family Foods, a fifth-generation family-owned company based in Mequon, Wisconsin. The company describes itself as the country's first and oldest premium pet food company, and it sells dry and canned dog food lines including Classic, Four-Star and Gold.
Based in Mequon, WI, since 1949. Every Fromm food we review
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How we compare: every figure comes from the guaranteed analysis and ingredient list of recipes we review, not from the brands' own claims. Starch is our estimate, since no manufacturer prints it. Figures refreshed October 25, 2026.
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