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Dried Pumpkin

Pumpkin flesh with its moisture removed.

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 20 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

5%

160 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 22 brands. 137 dry dog food, 16 wet dog food, 5 dog food topper.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 19. In the top five of 3 foods, so it is usually a minor ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

37%

Usually listed after the salt, which caps it at roughly 1% of the recipe in 63% of foods.

Price per lb

Foods with it $3.21
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 114 priced foods, about level with the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

23%

of the foods that list it are from Nutro. 22 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • A concentrated soluble fiber source that helps firm loose stools and ease mild constipation, plus beta carotene.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Nutro 37 / 71
  2. Nature's Logic 32 / 32
  3. Simply Nourish 21 / 44
  4. Nulo 16 / 117
  5. Blue Seal 9 / 19
  6. NutriSource 7 / 91
  7. Jinx 7 / 21
  8. Instinct 4 / 98
  9. Natural Balance 4 / 48
  10. Hungry Bark 4 / 4

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

Plus 12 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #25 Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper
  2. #76 Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & 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. Mixed Tocopherols 73%
  2. Chicken Fat 52%
  3. Chicken Meal 48%
  4. Chicken 38%
  5. Natural Flavor 38%
  6. Flaxseed 31%
  7. Brown Rice 24%
  8. Barley 23%
  9. Dried Plain Beet Pulp 23%
  10. Millet 21%
  11. Turkey Meal 20%
  12. Oatmeal 19%

On the shelf

Foods that list Dried Pumpkin

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

Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelBixbi Rawbble Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodBIXBIBixbi Rawbble Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Frozen Mixers Gut Health Recipe Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Frozen Mixers Gut Health Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelKoha Bland Diet Limited Ingredient Dry Food for Dogs Limited Ingredient Bland Diet Beef & Rice Recipe with Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodKohaKoha Bland Diet Limited Ingredient Dry Food for Dogs Limited Ingredient Bland Diet Beef & Rice Recipe with Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelKoha Limited Ingredient Dry Bland Diet Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe with Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodKohaKoha Limited Ingredient Dry Bland Diet Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe with Pumpkin Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 7 on the labelJinx Grain-Free Beef Paté Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Grain-Free Beef Paté Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelJinx Grain-Free Chicken Pâté Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Grain-Free Chicken Pâté Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelPinnacle dog recipes Salmon & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog FoodPinnaclePinnacle dog recipes Salmon & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 8 on the labelPinnacle Salmon & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog FoodPinnaclePinnacle Salmon & Pumpkin Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 8 on the labelNutriSource PureVita Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Dry Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource PureVita Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 9 on the labelNutriSource PureVita Puppy Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource PureVita Puppy Lamb & Pumpkin Entree Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 9 on the labelEarth Animal Wisdom Air-Dried From the Air Recipe Dog Food TopperEarth AnimalEarth Animal Wisdom Air-Dried From the Air Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 10 on the label
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Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken for Gut Health Dry Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken for Gut Health Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 7 on the labelJinx Grain-Free Atlantic Salmon Dry Dog FoodJinxJinx Grain-Free Atlantic Salmon Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 8 on the labelJinx Grain-Free Salmon Paté Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Grain-Free Salmon Paté Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 8 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelJinx Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog FoodJinxJinx Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 9 on the labelJinx Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Puppy Dry Dog FoodJinxJinx Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Puppy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 10 on the labelRayne Nutrition Plant Based Plant-Based Dry Dog FoodRayne NutritionRayne Nutrition Plant Based Plant-Based Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 10 on the labelNutriSource PureVita Grain-Free Venison & Red Lentils Entree Dry Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource PureVita Grain-Free Venison & Red Lentils Entree Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 11 on the labelOnly Natural Pet PowerStew Venison & Duck Feast Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodOnly Natural PetOnly Natural Pet PowerStew Venison & Duck Feast Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Grain Free Small Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Grain Free Small Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Grain Free Large Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Grain Free Large Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Grain Free Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Grain Free Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Small Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Small Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelAnnamaet Original Senior Dry Dog FoodAnnamaetAnnamaet Original Senior Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelAnnamaet Sensitive Skin and Stomach Dry Dog FoodAnnamaetAnnamaet Sensitive Skin and Stomach Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 13 on the labelSimply Nourish Source High Protein Grain Free Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Source High Protein Grain Free Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 14 on the labelBlue Seal EnTrust Sensitive Stomach & Skin Formula Dry Dog FoodBlue SealBlue Seal EnTrust Sensitive Stomach & Skin Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 14 on the labelSimply Nourish Source Senior Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Source Senior Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 14 on the labelZIWI Steam & Dried Beef with Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food TopperZIWIZIWI Steam & Dried Beef with Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 15 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Small Breed Senior Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Small Breed Senior Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Weight Management Small Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Weight Management Small Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Puppy Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Puppy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Limited Ingredient Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Limited Ingredient Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelNulo Challenger Small Breed Organic Ancient Grains Haddock, Salmon & Acadian Redfish Recipe Dry Dog FoodNuloNulo Challenger Small Breed Organic Ancient Grains Haddock, Salmon & Acadian Redfish Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelNulo Challenger Organic Ancient Grains Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe Dry Dog FoodNuloNulo Challenger Organic Ancient Grains Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelNature’s Logic Original Pure Naturals Sardine Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Original Pure Naturals Sardine Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Sardine Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Sardine Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelPurina Beneful Grain-Free Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful Grain-Free Farm-Raised Chicken Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 15 on the labelEarth Animal Wisdom Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperEarth AnimalEarth Animal Wisdom Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 16 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Small Breed Puppy Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Small Breed Puppy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelSimply Nourish Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Large Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelRachael Ray Nutrish Big Life Hearty Beef, Veggies & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodRachael Ray NutrishRachael Ray Nutrish Big Life Hearty Beef, Veggies & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Large Breed Baked & Coated Whitefish, Chicken & Turkey Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Large Breed Baked & Coated Whitefish, Chicken & Turkey Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Large Breed Puppy Baked & Coated Chicken, Duck & Turkey Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Large Breed Puppy Baked & Coated Chicken, Duck & Turkey Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNulo Challenger Organic Ancient Grains Duck, Turkey & Guinea Fowl Recipe Dry Dog FoodNuloNulo Challenger Organic Ancient Grains Duck, Turkey & Guinea Fowl Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNature’s Logic Original Pure Naturals Beef Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Original Pure Naturals Beef Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNature’s Logic Original Pure Naturals Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Original Pure Naturals Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelVerus Grain-Free Cold Water Fish Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal & Herring Formula Dry Dog FoodVerusVerus Grain-Free Cold Water Fish Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal & Herring Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNature’s Logic Grain-Free Canine Chicken Meal Feast Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Grain-Free Canine Chicken Meal Feast Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNature’s Logic Grain-Free Canine Beef Meal Feast Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Grain-Free Canine Beef Meal Feast Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Pork Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Pork Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Beef Recipe Dry Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Distinction Canine Beef Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 16 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Senior Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Senior Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 17 on the labelSimply Nourish Original Weight Management Large Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Original Weight Management Large Breed Adult Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 17 on the labelSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Limited Ingredient Puppy Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Limited Ingredient Diet Limited Ingredient Puppy Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 17 on the label
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