Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble vs Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend Kibble
Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble against Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend Kibble, measured across 22 and 11 kibble recipes: 30.5% vs 31.1% protein and 31% vs 31% starch, as fed.
Main Differences
- Protein, fat, estimated starch and calories per cup are close between the two lines: Raw Coated Kibble averages 30.5% protein, 15% fat, 31% estimated starch and 440 kcal per cup, while Raw Blend Kibble averages 31.1% protein, 15.3% fat, 31% estimated starch and 440 kcal per cup.
- Raw Coated Kibble is 50% grain-free, a bit higher than Raw Blend Kibble's 45% grain-free share.
- Raw Coated Kibble has 22 kibble recipes, including 4 for puppies and 2 for small breeds; Raw Blend Kibble has 11 recipes, including 1 for puppies, all for All Breeds.
- Raw Coated Kibble lists 12 recipes as All Life Stages, 6 as Adult and 4 as Puppy; Raw Blend Kibble splits its smaller lineup into 5 Adult, 5 All Life Stages and 1 Puppy recipe.
- The estimated median price per pound is $4.20 for Raw Coated Kibble and $4.62 for Raw Blend Kibble.
The Two Lines in Figures
Protein and fat:
| Measure | Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble | Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend Kibble | Average kibble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibble recipes compared | 22 | 11 | 1,747 in total |
| Protein, as fed | 30.5%25.0% to 36.0% | 31.1%27.0% to 36.0% | 27.2% |
| Fat, as fed | 15.0%13.0% to 18.0% | 15.3%14.0% to 17.5% | 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. | 31%24% to 37% | 31%24% to 36% | 37% |
| Calories per cup | 440398 to 506 | 440403 to 465 | 398 |
| Grain-free recipes | 50% | 45% | |
| Life stages | All Life Stages 12, Adult 6, Puppy 4 | Adult 5, All Life Stages 5, Puppy 1 | |
| Breed sizes | All Breeds 21, Small Breed 2 | All Breeds 11 | |
| Price per pound, estimate | $4.20/lbEstimate, median of 18 of 22 recipesRecipes run $3.81 to $7.71Prices checked Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026 | $4.62/lbEstimate, median of 11 of 11 recipesRecipes run $3.81 to $5.01Prices 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
Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble
Most protein in the line, 36.0% as fed
Stella & Chewy’s Wild Red Grain Free Puppy Food: Whole Prey Prairie Poultry Recipe, Raw Coated Dry Dog Food
Protein 36%
Fat 17%
Starch 24% 428 kcal/cup
Least starch in the line, about 25%
Stella & Chewy’s Cage-Free Chicken Raw Coated Kibble Puppy Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Protein 36%
Fat 16%
Starch 25% 438 kcal/cup
Fewest calories in the line, 398 kcal per cup
Stella & Chewy’s Wild Red : Whole Prey Ocean Fish Recipe, Raw Coated Kibble - Protein Rich Poultry Free with Grain Dry Dog Food
Protein 33%
Fat 14%
Starch 30% 398 kcal/cup
Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend Kibble
Most protein in the line, 36.0% as fed
Stella & Chewy’s Wild Red Grain Free : Whole Prey Prairie Poultry Recipe, Raw Coated/Raw Blend Dry Dog Food
Protein 36%
Fat 15%
Starch 26% 403 kcal/cup
Least starch in the line, about 24%
Stella & Chewy’s Wild Red Grain Free : Whole Prey Red Meat Recipe, Raw Coated/Raw Blend Kibble - Protein Rich, Poultry Free, Legume Free Dry Dog Food
Protein 36%
Fat 18%
Starch 24% 420 kcal/cup
Fewest calories in the line, 432 kcal per cup
Stella & Chewy’s Free Range Raw Blend Kibble Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Protein 31%
Fat 14%
Starch 32% 432 kcal/cup
Who Each Line Suits
Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Kibble
- Owners of small breed dogs, since Raw Coated Kibble has 2 recipes made for small breeds
- Puppy owners wanting more recipe choice, since Raw Coated Kibble offers 4 puppy recipes
- Owners wanting the lower estimated price per pound, at $4.20 for Raw Coated Kibble
Stella & Chewy's Raw Blend Kibble
- Owners wanting adult-specific recipes, since 5 of Raw Blend Kibble's 11 recipes are Adult
- Owners open to more grain-inclusive recipes, since Raw Blend Kibble's grain-free share is 45%
Every Stella & Chewy's Line
| Line | Kibble recipes | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | Grain-free | Price / lb, est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Coated Kibble | 22 | 30.5% | 15.0% | 31% | 440 | 50% | $4.20 |
| Raw Blend Kibble | 11 | 31.1% | 15.3% | 31% | 440 | 45% | $4.62 |
| Bountiful Bone Broth | No kibble; 2 other recipes | ||||||
| Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust | No kibble; 4 other recipes | ||||||
| Marie’s Mix-Ins | No kibble; 3 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.
The Stella & Chewy's Lines
Stella & Chewy's Against Other Brands
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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