Four-Star is a broad Fromm line of 17 kibbles and 15 wet foods built around variety in protein rather than a single formula. The kibbles draw on fish, pork, chicken, duck, lamb, beef, rabbit, turkey and venison, egg appears in all 17, and every kibble is labeled for all life stages.
Kibble protein runs from 23% to 30% as fed, averaging 26.9%, the same as the catalog kibble average. Estimated starch runs from 29.5% to 44.5%, averaging 35.1% against a catalog figure of 37.4%, and calories average 389 per cup against 394.6. Nine kibbles are grain free and 11 include peas or lentils. Wet protein spans 7% to 10%, averaging 7.9% against a catalog wet average of 8.4%.
The trade-off is spread. Whitefish & Potato and Beef Frittata Veg sit far apart on protein and estimated starch, so the individual recipe matters more than the line name. All 15 wet foods include peas or lentils, and pork appears in 9 kibbles, including some not named for it, such as Trout & Whitefish.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Frittata Veg Recipe Grain-Free | 30% | 18% | 29.5% | 399 | Beef, Beef Broth, Dried Egg Product |
| Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free | 30% | 18% | 29.5% | 402 | Salmon, Fish Broth, Chicken |
| Pork & Peas Recipe Grain-Free | 29% | 17% | 31.5% | 392 | Pork, Peas, Pork Broth |
| Lamb & Lentil Recipe Grain-Free | 29% | 18% | 30.5% | 398 | Lamb, Lamb Meal, Lentils |
| Game Bird Recipe Grain-Free | 29% | 17% | 31.5% | 393 | Turkey, Duck Meal, Turkey Broth |
| Salmon Tunalini Recipe Grain-Free | 28% | 16% | 33.5% | 388 | Salmon, Salmon Meal, Peas |
| Rancherosa Grain-Free | 28% | 16% | 33.5% | 384 | Beef, Lamb Meal, Pork |
| Hasen Duckenpfeffer Grain-Free | 28% | 17% | 32.5% | 393 | Rabbit, duck, pork |
| Trout & Whitefish Recipe | 27% | 16% | 35% | 389 | Trout, Whitefish, Salmon Meal |
| Highlander Beef, Oats, ‘n Barley Recipe | 27% | 16% | 35.5% | 388 | Beef, Beef Broth, Lamb Meal |
| Chicken Au Frommage Recipe Grain-Free | 26% | 16% | 35.5% | 392 | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas |
| Zealambder Recipe | 26% | 16% | 36% | 386 | Lamb, Whole Oats, Whole Barley |
| Salmon À La Veg | 25% | 15% | 38.5% | 385 | Salmon, Salmon Meal, Fish Broth |
| Duck À La Veg Recipe | 24% | 15% | 39.5% | 387 | Duck, Duck Meal, Chicken |
| Chicken À La Veg Recipe | 24% | 15% | 39.5% | 389 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Meal |
| Pork & Applesauce Formula | 24% | 14% | 40.5% | 379 | Pork, pork meat and bone meal, oatmeal |
| Whitefish & Potato Formula | 23% | 11% | 44.5% | 362 | Whitefish, Fish Broth, Menhaden Fish Meal |
| Line average | 26.9% | 15.9% | 35.1% | 389 |
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.
30% protein · 18% fat · 29.5% starch · 399 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Beef Frittata Veg puts dried egg product third, after beef and beef broth, ahead of lentils and peas. It ties for the most protein among the kibbles at 30% and the lowest estimated starch at 29.5%, suiting owners wanting grain-free beef.
Full review of Beef Frittata Veg Recipe Grain-Free30% protein · 18% fat · 29.5% starch · 402 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Surf & Turf pairs salmon with chicken and duck meal and carries the most calories among the kibbles at 402 per cup. Its 30% protein and 29.5% estimated starch suit owners wanting a grain-free, high-protein mix of fish and poultry.
Full review of Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free29% protein · 17% fat · 31.5% starch · 392 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Pork & Peas builds on pork, pork broth and pork meat and bone meal alongside peas and chickpeas. It shows 29% protein and 31.5% estimated starch, suiting owners who want grain-free pork with only pork and egg as animal proteins.
Full review of Pork & Peas Recipe Grain-Free29% protein · 18% fat · 30.5% starch · 398 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Lamb & Lentil is the only grain-free kibble in the line without potato, relying on lentils, chickpeas and peas after lamb and lamb meal. At 29% protein, 18% fat and 398 calories per cup, it suits owners seeking a calorie-dense lamb recipe.
Full review of Lamb & Lentil Recipe Grain-Free29% protein · 17% fat · 31.5% starch · 393 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Game Bird is the only kibble here with turkey, which leads ahead of duck meal, turkey broth, lentils and chickpeas. At 29% protein and 31.5% estimated starch, it suits owners wanting a grain-free recipe led by turkey and duck.
Full review of Game Bird Recipe Grain-Free28% protein · 16% fat · 33.5% starch · 388 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Salmon Tunalini lists salmon and salmon meal ahead of peas, lentils and pinto beans, so legumes feature heavily in this grain-free kibble. With 28% protein and 33.5% estimated starch, it suits owners who want a fish recipe without grain.
Full review of Salmon Tunalini Recipe Grain-Free28% protein · 16% fat · 33.5% starch · 384 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Rancherosa leads with beef, lamb meal and pork, then pinto beans and potatoes, in a grain-free kibble that also lists fish and egg. It has 28% protein, 33.5% estimated starch and 384 calories per cup, suiting owners after a red meat blend.
Full review of Rancherosa Grain-Free28% protein · 17% fat · 32.5% starch · 393 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Hasen Duckenpfeffer is the only kibble here with rabbit, listed first ahead of duck, pork and pork meat and bone meal. It has the most calories per kilogram among the kibbles at 3856, with 28% protein, suiting owners rotating toward an uncommon protein.
Full review of Hasen Duckenpfeffer Grain-Free27% protein · 16% fat · 35% starch · 389 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Trout and whitefish lead this grain-inclusive kibble, the only one in the line built on trout, and it has no peas, lentils or potato. At 27% protein and 35% estimated starch, it suits owners wanting a mid-range fish kibble with grain.
Full review of Trout & Whitefish Recipe27% protein · 16% fat · 35.5% starch · 388 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Highlander combines beef, beef broth, lamb meal and haddock with whole oats, and includes grain with no peas or lentils. Its 27% protein and 35.5% estimated starch suit owners wanting a multi-meat red meat kibble that skips legumes.
Full review of Highlander Beef, Oats, ‘n Barley Recipe26% protein · 16% fat · 35.5% starch · 392 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Chicken Au Frommage is the grain-free chicken kibble, with chicken and chicken meal followed by chickpeas, lentils and peas. Its 26% protein and 35.5% estimated starch suit owners wanting chicken and egg as the only animal proteins.
Full review of Chicken Au Frommage Recipe Grain-Free26% protein · 16% fat · 36% starch · 386 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Zealambder is the only kibble here with venison and leans on whole oats, whole barley and oat groats after lamb. It has no peas, lentils or potato, with 26% protein and 36% estimated starch, suiting owners wanting lamb with grain.
Full review of Zealambder Recipe25% protein · 15% fat · 38.5% starch · 385 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Salmon À La Veg is the grain-inclusive salmon kibble, with oatmeal and brown rice after salmon, salmon meal and fish broth, and no peas or lentils. At 25% protein and 38.5% estimated starch, it suits owners avoiding legumes who want fish with grain.
Full review of Salmon À La Veg24% protein · 15% fat · 39.5% starch · 387 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Duck À La Veg pairs duck and duck meal with chicken, oatmeal and brown rice, and has no peas or lentils. With 24% protein, 39.5% estimated starch and 387 calories per cup, it suits owners wanting a grain-inclusive duck kibble.
Full review of Duck À La Veg Recipe24% protein · 15% fat · 39.5% starch · 389 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Chicken À La Veg uses chicken, chicken broth and chicken meal with oatmeal and pearled barley, and also lists fish. At 24% protein and 39.5% estimated starch with no peas or lentils, it suits owners wanting a grain-inclusive chicken kibble.
Full review of Chicken À La Veg Recipe24% protein · 14% fat · 40.5% starch · 379 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Pork & Applesauce is the grain-inclusive pork kibble, built on pork, pork meat and bone meal, oatmeal, pearled barley and pork liver. With 24% protein, 14% fat, 40.5% estimated starch and 379 calories per cup, it suits owners wanting a lighter pork recipe.
Full review of Pork & Applesauce Formula23% protein · 11% fat · 44.5% starch · 362 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
Whitefish & Potato has the least protein (23%), least fat (11%), most estimated starch (44.5%) and fewest calories (362 per cup) of the kibbles. It contains grain plus peas or lentils and potato, and suits owners seeking the lightest fish kibble in the line.
Full review of Whitefish & Potato Formula| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pâté Chicken & Rice | 10% | 5% | 78% | 1,040 | Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver |
| Pâté Seafood Medley | 9% | 2% | 78% | 872 | Salmon, fish broth, whitefish |
| Pâté Beef & Sweet Potato Pâté Grain-Free | 9% | 5% | 78% | 985 | Beef, beef broth, beef liver |
| Diner Classics Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté | 9% | 4% | 78% | 945 | Chicken Chicken Broth Pumpkin Chicken Liver White Rice Miscanthus Grass Flaxseed Chicory Root Extract Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Minerals [ Dicalcium Phosphate , Zinc Sulfate , Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate , Calcium Carbonate , Copper Sulfate, ferrous proteinate, Sodium Selenite , Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate] Xanthan Gum Potassium Chloride Salt Locust Bean Gum Vitamins [ 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 ] |
| Diner Specials Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Entrée in Gravy | 8% | 3% | 84% | 707 | Pork, pork broth, potatoes |
| Diner Classics Milo | 8% | 6% | 78% | 1,079 | Pork Pork Broth Beef Broth Beef Pearled Barley Potatoes Carrots Peas Parsley Tomato Paste Dried Egg Product Minerals [ Dicalcium Phosphate , Zinc Sulfate , Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate , Calcium Carbonate , Copper Sulfate, ferrous proteinate, Sodium Selenite , Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate] Fennel Xanthan Gum Turmeric Locust Bean Gum Salt Potassium Chloride Vitamins [ 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 ] |
| Pâté Turkey, Duck, & Sweet Potato | 8% | 5% | 78% | 1,126 | Turkey, turkey broth, duck |
| Diner Specials Chicken Canine Bleu Entrée in Gravy | 8% | 1.5% | 84% | 639 | Chicken Chicken Broth Pork Broth Potatoes Carrots Pearled Barley Ham Peas Cheese Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Minerals [ Dicalcium Phosphate , Zinc Sulfate , Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate , Calcium Carbonate , Copper Sulfate, ferrous proteinate, Sodium Selenite , Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate] Xanthan Gum Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor Salt Potassium Chloride Vitamins [ 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 ] Choline Chloride |
| Balaya Beef, Vegetable, & Rice Stew | 7% | 3% | 82% | 789 | Beef, beef broth, pork broth |
| Pâté Duck À La Veg | 7% | 6% | 78% | 1,145 | Duck, duck broth, turkey |
| Diner Favorites Bella’s Beef Barkundy Stew | 7% | 3% | 82% | 735 | Beef, beef broth, pork broth |
| Diner Classics Charlie’s Chicken Pot Pie Pâté | 7% | 4% | 78% | 956 | Chicken, chicken broth, potatoes |
| Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée | 7% | 3.5% | 84% | 811 | Pork broth, pork, potatoes |
| Diner Favorites Bud’s Beef & Broccoli Stew | 7% | 3% | 82% | -- | Beef Beef Broth Pork Broth Broccoli Beef Liver White Rice Dried Egg Product Peas Pork Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) Ginger Xanthan Gum Salt Minerals [ Dicalcium Phosphate , Zinc Sulfate , Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate , Calcium Carbonate , Copper Sulfate, ferrous proteinate, Sodium Selenite , Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate] Potassium Chloride Turmeric Vitamins [ 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 ] |
| Pâté Turkey | 7% | 5.5% | 78% | 1,130 | Turkey, turkey broth, turkey liver |
| Line average | 7.9% | 4% | 80% | 926 |
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.
10% protein · 5% fat · 1,040 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Chicken & Rice has the most protein among the wet foods at 10%, from chicken, chicken broth and chicken liver. Brown rice and carrots follow, and it has no potato, suiting owners wanting a chicken pâté with grain.
Full review of Pâté Chicken & Rice9% protein · 2% fat · 872 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Seafood Medley is the only wet recipe here with fish, combining salmon, whitefish and tuna with lentils. At 9% protein and 2% fat with no grain, it suits owners wanting a fish-only wet food.
Full review of Pâté Seafood Medley9% protein · 5% fat · 985 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Beef & Sweet Potato uses beef, beef broth and beef liver as its animal ingredients, followed by sweet potatoes and lentils. With 9% protein, 5% fat and 985 calories per kilogram, it suits owners wanting a grain-free beef pâté.
Full review of Pâté Beef & Sweet Potato Pâté Grain-Free9% protein · 4% fat · 335 kcal/can
Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté lists 3% fiber, the most among the wet foods, with pumpkin, miscanthus grass and flaxseed in its ingredients. With 9% protein, white rice and no potato, it suits owners wanting a chicken pâté with several fiber sources.
Full review of Diner Classics Paula’s Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté8% protein · 3% fat · 251 kcal/can
Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Entrée in Gravy lists pork, pork broth, potatoes, green beans and apples, and has no grain. At 84% moisture and 251 calories per can, it suits owners wanting a grain-free pork entrée with apples in the mix.
Full review of Diner Specials Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Entrée in Gravy8% protein · 6% fat · 1,079 kcal/kg
Milo blends pork, pork broth, beef broth and beef with pearled barley, potatoes, carrots and peas, plus dried egg product. It has 6% fat and 1079 calories per kilogram, suiting owners wanting a pork and beef wet food with grain.
Full review of Diner Classics Milo8% protein · 5% fat · 1,126 kcal/kg
Pâté Turkey, Duck, & Sweet Potato leads with turkey, turkey broth and duck, then turkey liver and sweet potatoes, with no grain. At 8% protein and 1126 calories per kilogram, it suits owners wanting a grain-free poultry pâté with turkey up front.
Full review of Pâté Turkey, Duck, & Sweet Potato8% protein · 1.5% fat · 226 kcal/can
Chicken Canine Bleu Entrée in Gravy has the least fat (1.5%) and fewest calories among the wet foods, at 639 per kilogram and 226 per can. Its ingredients include chicken, ham and cheese, and it suits owners wanting the lightest wet option in the line.
Full review of Diner Specials Chicken Canine Bleu Entrée in Gravy7% protein · 3% fat · 789 kcal/kg · Adult
Balaya is the only wet recipe in the line labeled for adult dogs, with beef, beef broth, pork broth, pork and potatoes leading. It has 7% protein, 82% moisture and 789 calories per kilogram, suiting owners wanting a beef and rice stew.
Full review of Balaya Beef, Vegetable, & Rice Stew7% protein · 6% fat · 1,145 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
Pâté Duck À La Veg has the most calories among the wet foods at 1145 per kilogram, with 6% fat. Duck, duck broth and turkey lead ahead of sweet potatoes, making it a grain-free option for owners wanting a calorie-dense poultry pâté.
Full review of Pâté Duck À La Veg7% protein · 3% fat · 735 kcal/kg
Bella’s Beef Barkundy Stew leads with beef, beef broth, pork broth, potatoes and beef liver. At 7% protein, 3% fat and 735 calories per kilogram, it is a lower-calorie beef stew with grain for owners who prefer a stew texture.
Full review of Diner Favorites Bella’s Beef Barkundy Stew7% protein · 4% fat · 338 kcal/can
Charlie’s Chicken Pot Pie Pâté pairs chicken and chicken broth with potatoes, pearled barley and carrots. With 7% protein, 4% fat and 338 calories per can, it suits owners wanting a chicken pâté that includes both grain and potato.
Full review of Diner Classics Charlie’s Chicken Pot Pie Pâté7% protein · 3.5% fat · 811 kcal/kg
Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée is the only wet recipe here with broth listed ahead of meat, as pork broth comes before pork, potatoes and carrots. It has 7% protein, 84% moisture and 811 calories per kilogram, suiting owners wanting grain-free pork in gravy.
Full review of Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée7% protein · 3% fat
Bud’s Beef & Broccoli Stew pairs beef, beef broth and beef liver with broccoli, white rice, peas and ginger, and has no potato. At 7% protein and 82% moisture, it suits owners wanting a beef stew without potato, though no calorie figure is listed.
Full review of Diner Favorites Bud’s Beef & Broccoli Stew7% protein · 5.5% fat · 391 kcal/can
Pâté Turkey relies on turkey, turkey broth and turkey liver with pearled barley and potatoes, making it the turkey-only pâté in the line. It lists 391 calories per can and 1130 per kilogram, suiting owners wanting a single poultry protein with grain.
Full review of Pâté TurkeySome recipes are. Nine of the 17 kibbles are grain free, including Surf & Turf, Lamb & Lentil and Game Bird, and 6 of the 15 wet foods are, including Pâté Seafood Medley and Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée. Others, such as Highlander and Zealambder, contain grain.
Among the kibbles, Surf & Turf and Beef Frittata Veg tie at 30% protein. Among the wet foods, Pâté Chicken & Rice is highest at 10%.
All 15 wet recipes and 11 of the 17 kibbles include peas or lentils. Kibbles without them include Trout & Whitefish, Salmon À La Veg, Highlander, Duck À La Veg, Chicken À La Veg and Zealambder.
Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.9% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 35% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
47% 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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