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Butternut Squash

The flesh of the butternut squash, used cooked or dried.

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 28 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

4%

115 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 16 brands. 50 dry dog food, 29 frozen dog food, 20 freeze-dried dog food.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 8. In the top five of 26 foods, so it is usually a supporting ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

77%

Listed before the salt in 77% of foods. In the rest it is under about 1% of the recipe.

Price per lb

Foods with it $4.76
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 56 priced foods, 46% above the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

28%

of the foods that list it are from Instinct. 16 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • Beta carotene and soluble fiber that steadies stools, at very few calories.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Instinct 32 / 98
  2. Open Farm 17 / 42
  3. Smallbatch 15 / 23
  4. Orijen 14 / 25
  5. Acana 11 / 23
  6. The Honest Kitchen 6 / 36
  7. Earthborn Holistic 6 / 28
  8. Canidae 4 / 35
  9. NutriSource 2 / 91
  10. Nulo 2 / 117

Foods that list it / all the brand's recipes we track.

Plus 6 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #53 Orijen Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

Rank on Amazon's dog food best seller list, checked October 2026.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Carrots 33%
  2. Apples 32%
  3. Chicken 32%
  4. Sweet Potatoes 31%
  5. Flaxseed 25%
  6. Turkey 23%
  7. Montmorillonite Clay 21%
  8. Beef 20%
  9. Beef Liver 18%
  10. Salmon 17%
  11. Lamb 17%
  12. Chicken Liver 17%

On the shelf

Foods that list Butternut Squash

115 foods in our catalog list it. These 60 list it highest on the label.

Smallbatch Raw Rabbit Sliders Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Raw Rabbit Sliders Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelHealth Extension food Vegetarian Entree Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension food Vegetarian Entree Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelMerrick Grain-Free Beef Bone Broth Dog Food TopperMerrickMerrick Grain-Free Beef Bone Broth Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Roasted Lamb & Butternut Squash Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Roasted Lamb & Butternut Squash Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelSmallbatch Organic Beef Bone Broth Dog Food TopperSmallbatchSmallbatch Organic Beef Bone Broth Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Functional Pour Overs: Skin & Coat - Salmon Stew Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Functional Pour Overs: Skin & Coat - Salmon Stew Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Venture Turkey Meal & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Turkey Meal & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Functional Pour Overs: Hip & Joint - Chicken Stew Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Functional Pour Overs: Hip & Joint - Chicken Stew Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelOpen Farm Grass-Fed Beef Raw Patties Freeze-Dried Dog FoodOpen FarmOpen Farm Grass-Fed Beef Raw Patties Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelOpen Farm Pasture-raised Lamb Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodOpen FarmOpen Farm Pasture-raised Lamb Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelNulo Raw Duck Recipe with Pears Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNuloNulo Raw Duck Recipe with Pears Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 6 on the labelRaw Bistro Bison Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Bison Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 6 on the label
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Smallbatch Rabbit Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Rabbit Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Smoked Wild Boar & Butternut Squash Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Smoked Wild Boar & Butternut Squash Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Smoked Turkey & Butternut Squash Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Venture Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Smoked Turkey & Butternut Squash Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Unrefined Roasted Rabbit with Ancient Grains & Superfoods Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Unrefined Roasted Rabbit with Ancient Grains & Superfoods Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelSmallbatch Lamb Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Lamb Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 4 on the labelSmallbatch Freeze-Dried Duck Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Freeze-Dried Duck Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 4 on the labelSmallbatch Lamb Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Lamb Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 4 on the labelSmallbatch Frozen Raw Lamb Patties Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Frozen Raw Lamb Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 4 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Bone Broth Pour Overs Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Bone Broth Pour Overs Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelEarthborn Holistic Unrefined Roasted Lamb with Ancient Grains & Superfoods Dry Dog FoodEarthborn HolisticEarthborn Holistic Unrefined Roasted Lamb with Ancient Grains & Superfoods Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelOpen Farm Farmer’s Table Pork Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodOpen FarmOpen Farm Farmer’s Table Pork Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelSmallbatch Turkey Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Turkey Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelSmallbatch Raw Duck Sliders Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Raw Duck Sliders Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Turkey Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Turkey Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Salmon Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Salmon Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Chicken Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Pumpkin Pour Overs Chicken Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelOpen Farm Surf & Turf Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodOpen FarmOpen Farm Surf & Turf Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 6 on the labelSmallbatch Freeze-Dried Turkey Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Freeze-Dried Turkey Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 6 on the labelSmallbatch Duck Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Duck Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 6 on the labelSmallbatch Pork Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Pork Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 6 on the labelSmallbatch Lightly Cooked Turkey Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Lightly Cooked Turkey Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 6 on the labelSmallbatch Raw Pork Patties Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Raw Pork Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 6 on the labelSmallbatch Raw Turkey Sliders Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Raw Turkey Sliders Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Seniors Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Seniors Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 7 on the labelNutriSource Chicken & Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource Chicken & Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 8 on the labelNulo Raw Lamb Recipe with Raspberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNuloNulo Raw Lamb Recipe with Raspberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 8 on the labelEdgard & Cooper Tins Chicken & Salmon Senior Dog Wet Dog FoodEdgard & CooperEdgard & Cooper Tins Chicken & Salmon Senior Dog Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Shakers Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Shakers Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Duck Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Duck Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Beef Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Beef Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Duck Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Duck Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Beef Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Beef Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Patties Real Beef Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Patties Real Beef Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Bites Real Beef Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Bites Real Beef Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelNature’s Recipe Prime Blends Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey, and Butternut Squash Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's RecipeNature’s Recipe Prime Blends Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey, and Butternut Squash Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the label

On labels as

Other names for this

Manufacturers do not all use the same wording. These all mean the same thing.

Whole Butternut Squash
An ingredient on its own tells you very little. What matters is how much of it there is and where it sits in the list. That is why we weigh the top five rather than reacting to any single name further down. Back to the wiki

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