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ORIJEN Puppy Large Dry Dog Food

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ORIJEN Puppy Large Dry Dog Food

  • Dog
  • Dry
  • All life stages
  • Puppy
Protein
38% min
Fat
16% 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 turkey
  3. 3 salmon
  4. 4 whole herring
  5. 5 chicken liver
  6. 6 dehydrated chicken
  7. 7 dehydrated turkey
  8. 8 dehydrated sardine
  9. 9 dehydrated chicken liver
  10. 10 dehydrated egg
  11. 11 whole red lentils
  12. 12 eggs
  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 dried apple pomace
  19. 19 turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
  20. 20 natural chicken flavor
  21. 21 pollock oil
  22. 22 chicken fat
  23. 23 dehydrated pumpkin
  24. 24 chicken heart
  25. 25 salt
  26. 26 vitamin E supplement
  27. 27 whole pumpkin
  28. 28 whole butternut squash
  29. 29 collard greens
  30. 30 whole apples
  31. 31 whole pears
  32. 32 whole cranberries
  33. 33 dried kelp
  34. 34 zinc proteinate
  35. 35 mixed tocopherols (preservative)
  36. 36 taurine
  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 fat16% min18.2%
Crude fiber6% max6.8%
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%
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
3,760 kcal
per cup
451 kcal

The label says: “Metabolizable energy is 3760 kcal/kg (451 kcal per 8oz. cup) with 41% from protein, 21% from carbohydrates, and 38% from fat.”

Against the AAFCO minimums

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

  • protein101.1 g vs 56.3 g minimumAbove
  • fat42.6 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 39%
  • Fat 40%
  • Carbohydrate 21%

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

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