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ORIJEN Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food

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ORIJEN Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food

  • Dog
  • Dry
  • Adult
Protein
38% min
Fat
13% min
Fiber
6% max
Moisture
12% max
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Facts read from orijenpetfoods.com, checked November 2, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

  1. 1 Chicken
  2. 2 chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
  3. 3 turkey
  4. 4 whole herring
  5. 5 salmon
  6. 6 dehydrated sardine
  7. 7 dehydrated chicken
  8. 8 dehydrated chicken liver
  9. 9 dehydrated egg
  10. 10 whole red lentils
  11. 11 whole pinto beans
  12. 12 whole navy beans
  13. 13 whole green lentils
  14. 14 whole chickpeas
  15. 15 whole peas
  16. 16 dehydrated turkey
  17. 17 turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
  18. 18 eggs
  19. 19 natural chicken flavor
  20. 20 dried apple pomace
  21. 21 dehydrated pumpkin
  22. 22 pollock oil
  23. 23 lentil fiber
  24. 24 chicken fat
  25. 25 vitamin E supplement
  26. 26 whole cranberries
  27. 27 whole pumpkin
  28. 28 whole butternut squash
  29. 29 whole carrots
  30. 30 whole apples
  31. 31 whole pears
  32. 32 dried kelp
  33. 33 zinc proteinate
  34. 34 mixed tocopherols (preservative)
  35. 35 taurine
  36. 36 L-carnitine
  37. 37 niacin
  38. 38 thiamine mononitrate
  39. 39 calcium pantothenate
  40. 40 pyridoxine hydrochloride
  41. 41 riboflavin
  42. 42 folic acid
  43. 43 vitamin B12 supplement
  44. 44 copper proteinate
  45. 45 dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product
  46. 46 dried chicory root
  47. 47 turmeric
  48. 48 sarsaparilla root
  49. 49 althea root
  50. 50 rosehips
  51. 51 juniper berries
  52. 52 citric acid (preservative)
  53. 53 rosemary extract

In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.

Guaranteed analysis

NutrientOn the labelDry matter (calculated)
Crude protein38% min43.2%
Crude fat13% min14.8%
Crude fiber6% max6.8%
Moisture12% max—
Dietary Starch17% max19.3%
Sugars1.3% max1.5%
DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)0.2% min0.2%
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid)0.2% min0.2%
Calcium1.2% min1.4%
Phosphorus0.9% min1%
Omega-6 fatty acids3% min3.4%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.8% min0.9%
Taurine0.1% min0.1%
Glucosamine600 mg/kg min—

Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.

Calories

per kg
3,610 kcal
per cup
415 kcal

The label says: “Metabolizable energy is 3610 kcal/kg (415 kcal per 8oz. cup) with 42% from protein, 26% from carbohydrates, and 32% from fat.”

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, adult maintenance.

  • protein105.3 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
  • fat36 g vs 13.8 g minimumAbove

Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out

Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)

About 27.2% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it. The label states no ash, so 8% of dry matter is assumed (a typical value).

  • Protein 41%
  • Fat 34%
  • Carbohydrate 26%

Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).

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