Classic Puppy Chicken & Salmon Pâté. New food added

Brand: Fromm, Fromm Classic Canned

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

Classic Puppy Chicken & Salmon Pâté. New food added

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

Brand: Fromm, Fromm Classic Canned

Ingredient Quality

5 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 40% carbohydrate ^ⓘDogs have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrate but they are used for energy, texture and taste. Starch is also required for extrusion in dry foods. Excessive carbohydrate is an indicator of food quality as it can be used to reduce manufacturing cost. Foods that are high in carbohydrate can raise insulin and cause obesity. Some studies also show that dogs fed a high carbohydrate content have changes to their gut bacteria. Learn more
Is fortified with excessive minerals ^ⓘFive or more added minerals indicate a lower quality food that’s lacking naturally occurring minerals from whole food sources.
Product contains two or more added amino acids ^ⓘMultiple amino acids are typically only found in lower quality foods that rely on less complete plant sources of protein. Learn more
Is fortified with excessive vitamins ^ⓘWhen vitamins come from whole food sources, they include the full spectrum of cofactors, which makes them safe and bioavailable. While a couple of added vitamins are acceptable, five or more implies the food is of poor nutritional value. Learn more

Ingredient Safety

5 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is highly processed ^ⓘCanned foods are heated before and during canning, which will cause significant losses in some active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Learn more
Contains rice ^ⓘArsenic contamination is a significant concern with rice since it naturally absorbs arsenic and the water it's grown in can be contaminated with arsenic. Arsenic is linked to chronic health issues. Learn more
Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues including beets and barley ^ⓘPesticides, herbicides and fertilizers pose a significant health risk to plants, animals and soils. Foods with the largest reported amount of residue will be penalized, including crops that are known to be spray-dried with glyphosate. Learn more
Contains known GMO ingredients including potatoes ^ⓘThere are limited safetey studies on geneticaly modified and Roundup Ready crops although they are lacking in nutrients compared to non-GMO foods. GMO crops also strip nutrients from soils, require increased pesticide risk and may be involved in bee die-off. Learn more

Other Concerns

Notable product facts

Product doesn't specify whether the fish is farmed or wild caught ^ⓘFarmed fish is less nutritious than wild caught fish and does not contain the same healthy fatty acid balance. Fish farming also threatens wild fish species. Learn more
Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is not provided. ^ⓘDiets rich in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation and disease. Learn more

How It Compares

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Ingredients On Package

Chicken,Chicken Broth,Salmon,Pork Liver,White Rice,Dried Beet Pulp,Pearled Barley,Potatoes,Dried Yeast,Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Minerals [Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate], Dried Egg Product,Potassium Chloride,Salt,Chicken Cartilage,Agar-Agar,DL-Methionine, 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],Taurine,Choline Chloride.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein	8.00%
Crude Fat (min)	5.00%
Crude Fiber (max)	1.20%
Moisture	78.00%

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