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Cranberries

The whole fruit of the cranberry, included fresh or dried.

Cranberries

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 5 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

20%

656 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 55 brands. 446 dry dog food, 96 wet dog food, 48 frozen dog food.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 19. In the top five of 14 foods, so it is usually a minor ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

38%

Usually listed after the salt, which caps it at roughly 1% of the recipe in 62% of foods.

Price per lb

Foods with it $3.60
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 402 priced foods, 11% above the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

21%

of the foods that list it are from Blue. 55 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • Carry proanthocyanidins, the compounds studied for discouraging bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract lining, plus vitamin C and antioxidants.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Blue 139 / 186
  2. Stella & Chewy's 55 / 85
  3. Instinct 51 / 98
  4. Solid Gold 36 / 46
  5. Open Farm 29 / 42
  6. Now Fresh 27 / 35
  7. Go! Solutions 27 / 46
  8. Health Extension 26 / 47
  9. Hill's 26 / 116
  10. Fromm 19 / 67

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

Plus 45 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #1 Blue Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  2. #4 Hill’s Science Diet Light Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
  3. #5 Blue Life Protection Formula Adult Small Breed Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  4. #7 Stella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper
  5. #27 Blue Life Protection Formula Senior Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  6. #30 Blue Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  7. #31 Open Farm Wild Caught Salmon with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
  8. #35 Blue Life Protection Formula Small Breed Senior Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe 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. Peas 45%
  2. Mixed Tocopherols 41%
  3. Flaxseed 39%
  4. Chicken 36%
  5. Chicken Meal 33%
  6. Chicken Fat 32%
  7. Brown Rice 29%
  8. Oatmeal 26%
  9. Natural Flavor 24%
  10. Carrots 24%
  11. Potatoes 21%
  12. Barley 20%

On the shelf

Foods that list Cranberries

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

Wellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Topper Immune Health Dog Food TopperWellnessWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Topper Immune Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Hearth Health Dog Food TopperWellnessWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Hearth Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelMerrick Grain-Free Turkey Bone Broth Dog Food TopperMerrickMerrick Grain-Free Turkey Bone Broth Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelWellness Complete Health Turkey & Duck Wet Dog FoodWellnessWellness Complete Health Turkey & Duck Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 4 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelKismet Shakers Daily Skin & Coat Formula Freeze-Dried Beef & Beef Liver Recipe Dog Food TopperKismetKismet Shakers Daily Skin & Coat Formula Freeze-Dried Beef & Beef Liver Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Chicken Little Lil’ Bites - Raw for Small Breeds Freeze-Dried Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Chicken Little Lil’ Bites - Raw for Small Breeds Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelFromm Nutritionals Immunity Supplement Pâté Dog Food TopperFrommFromm Nutritionals Immunity Supplement Pâté Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelGo! Solutions Sensitivities Shredded Turkey Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodGo! SolutionsGo! Solutions Sensitivities Shredded Turkey Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Tantalizing Turkey Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Tantalizing Turkey Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // 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. 6 on the labelViva Raw Complete Diet Rabbit Frozen Dog FoodViva RawViva Raw Complete Diet Rabbit Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 6 on the label
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Solutions Sensitivities Duck Pâté Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Wet Dog FoodGo! SolutionsGo! Solutions Sensitivities Duck Pâté Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Protein Plus Grain Free Chicken with Superfoods Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Protein Plus Grain Free Chicken with Superfoods Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 6 on the labelHealth Extension Freeze Dried Raw Beef Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Freeze Dried Raw Beef Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 6 on the labelCesar Warm Bowls Chicken & Beef With Vegetables Entrée Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Warm Bowls Chicken & Beef With Vegetables Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 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. 7 on the labelViva Raw Complete Diet Lamb Frozen Dog FoodViva RawViva Raw Complete Diet Lamb Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelViva Raw Complete Diet Beef Frozen Dog FoodViva RawViva Raw Complete Diet Beef Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelNulo Raw Turkey Recipe with Cranberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNuloNulo Raw Turkey Recipe with Cranberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 7 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Raw Dinner Patties Beef & Salmon Perfectly Puppy Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Raw Dinner Patties Beef & Salmon Perfectly Puppy Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 7 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Purely Pork Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Purely Pork Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 7 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s 3 Bears Fish Freeze-Dried Dog FoodGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s 3 Bears Fish Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 7 on the labelEvanger’s EVx Enhanced Diet Hip & Joint Support Chicken Jerky Dog TreatsEvanger'sEvanger’s EVx Enhanced Diet Hip & Joint Support Chicken Jerky Dog TreatsDog Treats // No. 7 on the labelEvanger’s EVx Enhanced Diet Skin & Coat Support Salmon Jerky Dog TreatsEvanger'sEvanger’s EVx Enhanced Diet Skin & Coat Support Salmon Jerky Dog TreatsDog Treats // No. 7 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Turkey, Duck & Root Veggies Butcher Block Pâté Wet Dog FoodThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Turkey, Duck & Root Veggies Butcher Block Pâté Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelHealth Extension food Grain Free Turkey Entree Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension food Grain Free Turkey Entree Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Duck Duck Goose Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Duck Duck Goose Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Surf ‘N Turf Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Surf ‘N Turf Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 7 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Proper Toppers Grain-Free Beef Recipe Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Proper Toppers Grain-Free Beef Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 7 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelViva Raw Pure Puppy Recipe Frozen Dog FoodViva RawViva Raw Pure Puppy Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelOpen Farm Surf & Turf Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodOpen FarmOpen Farm Surf & Turf Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 8 on the labelViva Raw Complete Diet Pork Frozen Dog FoodViva RawViva Raw Complete Diet Pork Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Itty Bitty Beef Lil’ Bites - Raw for Small Breeds Freeze-Dried Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Itty Bitty Beef Lil’ Bites - Raw for Small Breeds Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 8 on the labelRaw Bistro Turkey Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Turkey Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelRaw Bistro Turkey Entree 6 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Turkey Entree 6 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelRaw Bistro Lamb Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Lamb Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s Pureformance Pre-Mix Grain-Free Dog Food TopperGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s Pureformance Pre-Mix Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s - Artisan Chicken Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s - Artisan Chicken Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 8 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s 3 Bears Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog FoodGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s 3 Bears Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 8 on the labelEdgard & Cooper Tins Chicken & Turkey Adult Dog Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodEdgard & CooperEdgard & Cooper Tins Chicken & Turkey Adult Dog Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 8 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Duck Duck Goose Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Duck Duck Goose Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Stella’s Super Beef Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Stella’s Super Beef Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Stella’s Super Beef Frozen Raw Dinner Morsels Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Stella’s Super Beef Frozen Raw Dinner Morsels Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Dandy Lamb Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Dandy Lamb Frozen Raw Dinner Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Dandy Lamb Frozen Raw Dinner Morsels Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Dandy Lamb Frozen Raw Dinner Morsels Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelSolid Gold Bone Broth Stew with Chicken & Hearty Vegetables Dog Food TopperSolid GoldSolid Gold Bone Broth Stew with Chicken & Hearty Vegetables Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelSolid Gold Bone Broth Stew with Beef & Hearty Vegetables Dog Food TopperSolid GoldSolid Gold Bone Broth Stew with Beef & Hearty Vegetables Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelGather Free Acres Organic Free-Run Chicken Recipe for Adult Dogs Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodGatherGather Free Acres Organic Free-Run Chicken Recipe for Adult Dogs Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 8 on the labelEdgard & Cooper Dog Cup Beef Duck Wet Dog FoodEdgard & CooperEdgard & Cooper Dog Cup Beef Duck Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 9 on the label

On labels as

Other names for this

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

Fresh Cranberries Organic Cranberries Whole Cranberries
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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