Fromm Classic is a grain-inclusive line of five kibbles and two wet pâtés. Every recipe uses grains such as pearled barley, oatmeal, brown rice or white rice. None lists peas or lentils. Chicken leads four of the five kibbles, and fish and egg appear in all five.
The kibbles run from 21% to 28% protein and from 37.5% to 47.5% estimated starch, as fed. Puppy sits at the high protein end and Mature Adult at the high starch end. Across the 1,801 kibbles in our catalog, the average is 26.9% protein, 37.4% starch and 394.6 kcal per cup. This line averages 23.8% protein, 43% starch and 388 kcal per cup.
The two pâtés hold 6.5% and 8% protein with 78% moisture. Both fall below the 8.4% wet catalog average, and both list potatoes. The trade-off is plain: this is a grain-based, moderate-protein line with more starch than the typical kibble. It fits owners who want grains and no legumes more than owners looking for a high-meat formula.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 28% | 14% | 37.5% | 413 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pearled Barley |
| Adult Large & Giant Breed | 24% | 12% | 44% | 380 | Chicken, chicken meal, pearled barley |
| Adult Whitefish & Rice Recipe | 23% | 12% | 44% | 377 | Whitefish, menhaden fish meal, white rice |
| Adult | 23% | 15% | 42% | 409 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice |
| Mature Adult | 21% | 11% | 47.5% | 363 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pearled Barley |
| Line average | 23.8% | 12.8% | 43% | 388 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
28% protein · 14% fat · 37.5% starch · 413 kcal/cup · Puppy
Made for puppies, this kibble has the most protein (28%), the least estimated starch (37.5%) and the most calories (413 kcal per cup) in the line. Menhaden fish meal ranks fifth behind chicken, chicken meal, pearled barley and oatmeal, suiting owners wanting a denser kibble for a growing dog.
Full review of Puppy24% protein · 12% fat · 44% starch · 380 kcal/cup · Adult
The only Classic recipe sold for large and giant breeds, built on chicken and chicken meal with pearled barley, oatmeal and white rice. It sits at 24% protein, 44% estimated starch and 380 kcal per cup, near the middle of the kibble range.
Full review of Adult Large & Giant Breed23% protein · 12% fat · 44% starch · 377 kcal/cup · Adult
The only kibble in the line led by fish, with whitefish and menhaden fish meal ahead of white rice, and the only kibble here with pork. At 23% protein and 5% fiber, the most fiber among the kibbles, it suits owners moving away from chicken.
Full review of Adult Whitefish & Rice Recipe23% protein · 15% fat · 42% starch · 409 kcal/cup · Adult
The everyday chicken kibble, with brown rice ranking third behind chicken and chicken meal, and the most fat in the line at 15%. At 23% protein, 42% estimated starch and 409 kcal per cup, it suits owners of active adults wanting a calorie-dense kibble.
Full review of Adult21% protein · 11% fat · 47.5% starch · 363 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for mature adults, it has the least protein (21%), fat (11%) and calories (363 kcal per cup) in the line, and the most estimated starch at 47.5%. Brown rice and white rice follow chicken, chicken meal and pearled barley, suiting owners who want a lighter kibble.
Full review of Mature Adult| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puppy Chicken & Salmon Pâté | 8% | 5% | 78% | 1,074 | Chicken, chicken broth, salmon |
| Adult Turkey & Rice Pâté | 6.5% | 4% | 78% | 1,073 | Turkey Turkey Broth White Rice Turkey Liver Potatoes Carrots dried beet pulp Dried Yeast Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Dried Egg Product Minerals [ Dicalcium Phosphate , Zinc Sulfate , Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate , Copper Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Sodium Selenite , Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate] Potassium Chloride Salt DL-Methionine Choline Chloride Vitamins [ Calcium Carbonate , Vitamin E Supplement , Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement , Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate , Vitamin B12 Supplement , Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement , Folic Acid ] |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
8% protein · 5% fat · 381 kcal/can · Puppy
The wet option made for puppies, with chicken, chicken broth, salmon and pork liver ahead of white rice, and the higher of the two pâtés at 8% protein and 5% fat. It contains potato and supplies 381 kcal per can, suiting owners who add wet food to a puppy's meals.
Full review of Puppy Chicken & Salmon Pâté6.5% protein · 4% fat · 389 kcal/serving · Adult
The only Classic recipe built on turkey, listing turkey, turkey broth, white rice, turkey liver and potatoes, with salmon oil and dried egg product further down. At 6.5% protein and 4% fat it is the leaner pâté, with 389 kcal per serving, for adult dogs that prefer turkey.
Full review of Adult Turkey & Rice PâtéNo. All seven Classic recipes contain grain, such as pearled barley, oatmeal, brown rice or white rice. None of them lists peas or lentils.
Among the kibbles, Puppy has the most at 28%, and Mature Adult has the least at 21%. Among the wet foods, Puppy Chicken & Salmon Pâté has 8% and Adult Turkey & Rice Pâté has 6.5%.
Yes. Adult Whitefish & Rice Recipe kibble lists fish, pork and egg as its animal proteins. Adult Turkey & Rice Pâté is built on turkey and turkey liver, and its ingredient list shows no chicken.
Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (26.5% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 43% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
0% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
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