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ORIJEN Original Dry Dog Food

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ORIJEN Original Dry Dog Food

  • Dog
  • Dry
  • All life stages
Protein
38% min
Fat
18% min
Fiber
4% 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 turkey
  3. 3 salmon
  4. 4 whole herring
  5. 5 chicken liver
  6. 6 dehydrated chicken
  7. 7 dehydrated turkey
  8. 8 dehydrated chicken liver
  9. 9 dehydrated egg
  10. 10 dehydrated sardine
  11. 11 chicken fat
  12. 12 whole red lentils
  13. 13 whole pinto beans
  14. 14 whole navy beans
  15. 15 whole green lentils
  16. 16 whole chickpeas
  17. 17 whole peas
  18. 18 turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
  19. 19 eggs
  20. 20 natural chicken flavor
  21. 21 dried apple pomace
  22. 22 pollock oil
  23. 23 chicken heart
  24. 24 vitamin E supplement
  25. 25 whole pumpkin
  26. 26 whole butternut squash
  27. 27 collard greens
  28. 28 whole apples
  29. 29 whole pears
  30. 30 whole cranberries
  31. 31 dried kelp
  32. 32 salt
  33. 33 zinc proteinate
  34. 34 mixed tocopherols (preservative)
  35. 35 niacin
  36. 36 thiamine mononitrate
  37. 37 calcium pantothenate
  38. 38 pyridoxine hydrochloride
  39. 39 riboflavin
  40. 40 folic acid
  41. 41 vitamin B12 supplement
  42. 42 copper proteinate
  43. 43 dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product
  44. 44 dried chicory root
  45. 45 turmeric
  46. 46 sarsaparilla root
  47. 47 althea root
  48. 48 rosehips
  49. 49 juniper berries
  50. 50 citric acid (preservative)
  51. 51 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 fat18% min20.5%
Crude fiber4% max4.5%
Moisture12% max—
Dietary Starch18% max20.5%
Sugars1.3% max1.5%
DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)0.2% min0.2%
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid)0.2% min0.2%
Calcium1.2% min1.4%
Phosphorus1% min1.1%
Vitamin E750 IU/kg min—
Omega-6 fatty acids3% min3.4%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.8% min0.9%
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
3,940 kcal
per cup
473 kcal

The label says: “Metabolizable energy is 3940 kcal/kg (473 kcal per 8oz. cup) with 39% from protein, 20% from carbohydrates, and 41% from fat.”

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, growth and reproduction.

  • protein96.4 g vs 56.3 g minimumAbove
  • fat45.7 g vs 21.3 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 23.8% 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 37%
  • Fat 43%
  • Carbohydrate 20%

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

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