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Kale

A leafy brassica used fresh or dried.

Kale

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 12 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

9%

274 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 39 brands. 150 dry dog food, 52 wet dog food, 30 freeze-dried dog food.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 21. In the top five of 24 foods, so it is usually a minor ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

46%

Usually listed after the salt, which caps it at roughly 1% of the recipe in 54% of foods.

Price per lb

Foods with it $3.70
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 152 priced foods, 14% 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 Wellness. 39 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • A low calorie source of vitamin K, vitamin C and carotenoid antioxidants.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Wellness 58 / 118
  2. Health Extension 26 / 47
  3. Smallbatch 22 / 23
  4. Open Farm 18 / 42
  5. The Honest Kitchen 17 / 36
  6. Diamond 14 / 30
  7. Diamond Naturals 13 / 13
  8. Nulo 10 / 117
  9. Orijen 9 / 25
  10. Primal 8 / 8

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

Plus 29 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #8 Diamond Naturals Skin & Coat Formula All Life Stages Salmon & Potato Formula Dry Dog Food
  2. #46 The Honest Kitchen Grain-Free Beef Recipe Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food
  3. #53 Orijen Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
  4. #57 Wellness Complete Health Deboned Chicken & Oatmeal Dry Dog Food
  5. #71 The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken & Oat Recipe Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food
  6. #72 Wellness Complete Health Small Breed Turkey & Oatmeal 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. Flaxseed 41%
  2. Chicken 37%
  3. Chicken Fat 31%
  4. Mixed Tocopherols 27%
  5. Peas 26%
  6. Carrots 26%
  7. Chicken Meal 25%
  8. Dried Plain Beet Pulp 24%
  9. Sweet Potatoes 23%
  10. Turkey 20%
  11. Oatmeal 19%
  12. Beef 18%

On the shelf

Foods that list Kale

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

Bones & Co Boosters Bark Boost Dog Food TopperBones & CoBones & Co Boosters Bark Boost Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s Pumpkin Pouch Inflammation Dog Food TopperGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s Pumpkin Pouch Inflammation Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelPrimal Canine Raw Nuggets - Venison Frozen Dog FoodPrimalPrimal Canine Raw Nuggets - Venison Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Roasted Beef One Pot Stew Wet Dog FoodThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Roasted Beef One Pot Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Superfood Pour Overs Chicken Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Superfood Pour Overs Chicken Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelHealth Extension Gently Cooked Grain Free Duck & Kale Recipe Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Gently Cooked Grain Free Duck & Kale Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 4 on the labelNulo FreeStyle Signature Stews Small Breed Beef, Beef Liver & Kale Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo FreeStyle Signature Stews Small Breed Beef, Beef Liver & Kale Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 4 on the labelNulo FreeStyle Signature Stews Beef, Beef Liver & Kale Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo FreeStyle Signature Stews Beef, Beef Liver & Kale Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 4 on the labelTruDog Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelMerrick Fresh Selects Chicken & Brown Rice Fresh Frozen Dog FoodMerrickMerrick Fresh Selects Chicken & Brown Rice Fresh Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelRaw Bistro Lamb Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Lamb Entree 4 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelRaw Bistro Chicken Entree 6 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Chicken Entree 6 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the label
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Primal Raw Patties - Turkey & Sardine Recipe Frozen Dog FoodPrimalPrimal Raw Patties - Turkey & Sardine Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelPrimal Raw Nuggets - Turkey & Sardine Recipe Frozen Dog FoodPrimalPrimal Raw Nuggets - Turkey & Sardine Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep Ranch Dog Food TopperGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s Meal Prep Ranch Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelJinx Chicken Homemades Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Chicken Homemades Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelPrimal Freeze-Dried Raw Scoopable Pronto Dog Food TopperPrimalPrimal Freeze-Dried Raw Scoopable Pronto Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelEvanger’s Grain Free; Super Premium Chicken Dinner Wet Dog FoodEvanger'sEvanger’s Grain Free; Super Premium Chicken Dinner Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelHalo Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Elevate Homestyle Bone-In Grain Free Chicken Stew w/ Sweet Potatoes Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelNatural Balance Platefulls Harvest Chicken & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance Platefulls Harvest Chicken & Rice Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Superfood Pour Overs Lamb & Beef Dog Food TopperThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Superfood Pour Overs Lamb & Beef Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 5 on the labelInstinct Freshly Crafted Meals Pork & Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe Wet Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Freshly Crafted Meals Pork & Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelInstinct Freshly Crafted Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Wet Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Freshly Crafted Meals Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelPurina Beneful Freshly Prepared Classics With Lamb, Chopped Kale and Carrots Pate Wet Dog FoodPurinaPurina Beneful Freshly Prepared Classics With Lamb, Chopped Kale and Carrots Pate Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelWeruva Awesome Functions Awesome Bouncy Beef & Riceberry For Joint Health Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Awesome Functions Awesome Bouncy Beef & Riceberry For Joint Health Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Freeze-Dried Dog FoodPrimalPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 6 on the labelPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Frozen Dog FoodPrimalPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 6 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s Macanna Pre-Mix Grain-Free Dog Food TopperGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s Macanna Pre-Mix Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 6 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. 6 on the labelJinx Chicken Homemades Single-Serve Meal Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Chicken Homemades Single-Serve Meal Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelEvanger’s Super Premium Lamb & Rice Dinner Wet Dog FoodEvanger'sEvanger’s Super Premium Lamb & Rice Dinner Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelEvanger’s Super Premium Beef Dinner for Dogs Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodEvanger'sEvanger’s Super Premium Beef Dinner for Dogs Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelEvanger’s Grain Free LID Venison + Beef Dinner Wet Dog FoodEvanger'sEvanger’s Grain Free LID Venison + Beef Dinner Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken Recipe in Crab Consommé Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken Recipe in Crab Consommé Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken Recipe in Lobster Consommé Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken Recipe in Lobster Consommé Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Turkey Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperNuloNulo MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Turkey Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 6 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperNuloNulo MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 6 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. 7 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s - Macanna Beef Freeze-Dried Dog FoodGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s - Macanna Beef Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 7 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. 7 on the labelWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Chicken, Rice & Veggies Multicare Wet Dog FoodWeruvaWeruva Dogs in the Kitchen Awesome Everything Chicken, Rice & Veggies Multicare Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelOrijen FreshPrey Chicken & Duck Recipe With Grains Wet Dog FoodOrijenOrijen FreshPrey Chicken & Duck Recipe With Grains Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 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. 7 on the labelThe Honest Kitchen Braised Beef & Lamb One Pot Stew Wet Dog FoodThe Honest KitchenThe Honest Kitchen Braised Beef & Lamb One Pot Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelSimply Nourish Homestyle Adult Wet Dog FoodSimply NourishSimply Nourish Homestyle Adult Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelGo! Solutions Digestive Health Turkey Meal Mixer Dog Food TopperGo! SolutionsGo! Solutions Digestive Health Turkey Meal Mixer Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 7 on the labelSmallbatch Chicken Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Chicken Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 8 on the labelSmallbatch Raw Rabbit Sliders Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Raw Rabbit Sliders Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelSmallbatch Raw Beef Sliders Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Raw Beef Sliders Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelSmallbatch Raw Pork Patties Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Raw Pork Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelSmallbatch Frozen Raw Lamb Patties Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Frozen Raw Lamb Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 8 on the labelJinx Chicken & Salmon Homemades Single-Serve Meal Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Chicken & Salmon Homemades Single-Serve Meal Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 8 on the labelPrimal Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Dog Food TopperPrimalPrimal Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelOrijen FreshPrey Turkey, Salmon & Pork Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodOrijenOrijen FreshPrey Turkey, Salmon & Pork Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 8 on the labelOrijen FreshPrey Beef, Pork & Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodOrijenOrijen FreshPrey Beef, Pork & Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 8 on the labelTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken & Tuna Recipe in Chicken Consommé Wet Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Whole Foods Chicken & Tuna Recipe in Chicken Consommé Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 8 on the labelSimply Nourish Homestyle Meal Topper Dog Meal Complement Dog Food TopperSimply NourishSimply Nourish Homestyle Meal Topper Dog Meal Complement Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 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. 8 on the labelGo! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Meal Mixer Dog Food TopperGo! SolutionsGo! Solutions Skin + Coat Care Salmon Meal Mixer Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 8 on the labelGo! Solutions Weight Control Turkey Meal Mixer Dog Food TopperGo! SolutionsGo! Solutions Weight Control Turkey Meal Mixer 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.

Organic Kale
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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