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Grain Sorghum

The grain of the sorghum plant, a gluten-free cereal also known as milo.

Grain Sorghum

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 39 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

3%

83 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 16 brands. 82 dry dog food, 1 dog food topper.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 5. In the top five of 43 foods, so it is usually a main ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

97%

Almost always listed before the salt, so there is more of it than a pinch.

Price per lb

Foods with it $1.83
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 77 priced foods, 44% below 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 Eukanuba. 16 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • Slow, even energy with no gluten, plus useful antioxidants.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Eukanuba 19 / 35
  2. Victor 14 / 26
  3. Diamond 12 / 30
  4. Diamond Naturals 9 / 13
  5. WholeHearted 4 / 18
  6. Rachael Ray Nutrish 4 / 19
  7. Taste of the Wild 4 / 21
  8. 4health 3 / 8
  9. Verus 3 / 19
  10. Pure Balance 2 / 17

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

Plus 6 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #34 Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog Food
  2. #37 Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Beef, Pea & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
  3. #86 Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison 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. Chicken Fat 86%
  2. Mixed Tocopherols 76%
  3. Dried Plain Beet Pulp 52%
  4. Natural Flavor 46%
  5. Dried Yeast 41%
  6. Chicken 37%
  7. Chicken Meal 34%
  8. Cracked Pearled Barley 33%
  9. Egg Product 33%
  10. Brown Rice 31%
  11. Lamb Meal 28%
  12. Whole Grain Brown Rice 25%

On the shelf

Foods that list Grain Sorghum

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

Victor Classic Multi-Pro Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Classic Multi-Pro Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 1 on the labelJinx Shop Premium Salmon and Pumpkin Dog Food TopperJinxJinx Shop Premium Salmon and Pumpkin Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Beef Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Beef Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Realtree Edge Energy Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Realtree Edge Energy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Realtree Max-5 Pro Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Realtree Max-5 Pro Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Purpose Performance Joint Health Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Purpose Performance Joint Health Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Select Ocean Fish Formula with Salmon Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Select Ocean Fish Formula with Salmon Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Classic Professional Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Classic Professional Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVerus Weight Management Brown Rice, Lamb Meal & Oats Formula Dry Dog FoodVerusVerus Weight Management Brown Rice, Lamb Meal & Oats Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelDiamond Naturals Adult Dog Beef Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Adult Dog Beef Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelKirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Turkey and Ancient Grains Dry Dog FoodKirkland SignatureKirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Turkey and Ancient Grains Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the label
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Victor Classic High Energy Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Classic High Energy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Classic Hi-Pro Plus Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Classic Hi-Pro Plus Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelVictor Purpose Sensitive Skin & Stomach Beef Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Purpose Sensitive Skin & Stomach Beef Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelPure Balance Pro+ Weight Management Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog FoodPure BalancePure Balance Pro+ Weight Management Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelVictor Purpose Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Purpose Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon Meal & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelVictor Raw Blend Farm Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Raw Blend Farm Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelVictor Raw Blend Ranchers’ Beef Recipe Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Raw Blend Ranchers’ Beef Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelTaste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Canine Recipe with Roasted Lamb Dry Dog FoodTaste of the WildTaste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Canine Recipe with Roasted Lamb Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelDiamond Performance All Life Stages Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Performance All Life Stages Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelTaste of the Wild Ancient Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison Dry Dog FoodTaste of the WildTaste of the Wild Ancient Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the label4health with Wholesome Grains Large Breed Puppy Chicken Formula at Tractor Supply Co Dry Dog Food4health4health with Wholesome Grains Large Breed Puppy Chicken Formula at Tractor Supply Co Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelVictor Purpose Senior Healthy Weight Dry Dog FoodVictorVictor Purpose Senior Healthy Weight Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelTaste of the Wild Ancient Wetlands Canine Recipe with Roasted Fowl Dry Dog FoodTaste of the WildTaste of the Wild Ancient Wetlands Canine Recipe with Roasted Fowl Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelTaste of the Wild Ancient Stream Canine Recipe with Smoked Salmon Dry Dog FoodTaste of the WildTaste of the Wild Ancient Stream Canine Recipe with Smoked Salmon Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelDiamond Pro89 Beef, Pork & Ancient Grains Formula for Adult Dogs Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Pro89 Beef, Pork & Ancient Grains Formula for Adult Dogs Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelDiamond Naturals Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 4 on the labelRachael Ray Nutrish Real Beef, Pea & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodRachael Ray NutrishRachael Ray Nutrish Real Beef, Pea & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelRachael Ray Nutrish Real Salmon, Veggies & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodRachael Ray NutrishRachael Ray Nutrish Real Salmon, Veggies & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelVerus VēRUS Canine Senior Advantage Formula Dry Dog FoodVerusVerus VēRUS Canine Senior Advantage Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelVerus Adult Maintenance Lamb Meal, Oats & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodVerusVerus Adult Maintenance Lamb Meal, Oats & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelEukanuba Adult Large Breed Chicken Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Adult Large Breed Chicken Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelDiamond Maintenance Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Maintenance Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 5 on the labelRachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog FoodRachael Ray NutrishRachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Light Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Light Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the label4health with Wholesome Grains Adult Large Breed + Mobility Chicken and Rice Dry Dog Food4health4health with Wholesome Grains Adult Large Breed + Mobility Chicken and Rice Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelRachael Ray Nutrish Limited Ingredient Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodRachael Ray NutrishRachael Ray Nutrish Limited Ingredient Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelNatural Balance Zen Life Dry Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance Zen Life Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Senior Medium Breed Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Senior Medium Breed Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Fit Body Medium Breed Weight Control Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Fit Body Medium Breed Weight Control Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Adult Small Breed Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Adult Small Breed Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Puppy Medium Breed Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Puppy Medium Breed Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Fit Body Small Breed Weight Control Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Fit Body Small Breed Weight Control Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Puppy Small Breed Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Puppy Small Breed Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Adult Medium Breed Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Adult Medium Breed Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Fit Body Large Breed Weight Control Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Fit Body Large Breed Weight Control Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelEukanuba Adult Small Bites Dry Dog FoodEukanubaEukanuba Adult Small Bites Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelDiamond Naturals Light Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamondDiamond Naturals Light Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 6 on the labelDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDiamond NaturalsDiamond>Naturals Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 7 on the label4health with Wholesome Grains Adult Healthy Weight Chicken Formula Dry Dog Food4health4health with Wholesome Grains Adult Healthy Weight Chicken Formula Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 7 on the label

On labels as

Other names for this

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

Ground Grain Sorghum Organic Grain Sorghum
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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