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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Orijen

Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe dry dog food good?

Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe is a dry dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

43%

Fat

21%

Est. Carbs

24%

Fiber

4.5%

Ash

Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (43% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is High (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.

References

Ingredients Analysis

46 of 47 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Whole Mackerel

Whole Herring

Salmon

Whole Pilchard

Flounder

Monkfish

No match found in database

Mackerel Meal

Herring Meal

Oat Groats

Millet

Sunflower Oil

Blue Whiting Meal

Pollock Meal

Natural Salmon Flavor

Whole Oats

Ground Whole Flaxseed

Quinoa Seed

Chia Seed

Inulin

Vitamin E Supplement

Mixed Tocopherols

Whole Pumpkin

Whole Butternut Squash

Collard Greens

Whole Apples

Whole Pears

Whole Cranberries

Dried Kelp

Zinc Proteinate

Niacin

Thiamine Mononitrate

Calcium Pantothenate

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Riboflavin

Folic Acid

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Copper Proteinate

Turmeric

Sarsaparilla Root

Althea Root

Rosehips

Juniper Berries

Citric Acid

Rosemary Extract

Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product

Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product

Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Whole Mackerel, Whole Herring are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Oat Groats, Whole Oats, Citric Acid.

Possible digestion triggers: Citric Acid have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Ingredient matching note: 46 of 47 ingredients were matched. One early unmatched item was Monkfish. We update our ingredient database over time, so this analysis may become more complete if you check again later.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Whole Mackerel

Whole Herring

Salmon

Whole Pilchard

Flounder

Mackerel Meal

Herring Meal

Blue Whiting Meal

Pollock Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

98%

Plant

Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (2% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Whole Mackerel

Whole Herring

Salmon

Whole Pilchard

Flounder

Mackerel Meal

Herring Meal

Blue Whiting Meal

Pollock Meal

Plant

Quinoa Seed

Chia Seed

Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe dry dog food Review

Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Owners prioritizing bioavailable minerals

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 43% protein, 21% fat, 24% estimated carbohydrates.

98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe contain Egg?

Does Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe?