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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Fromm Family
Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Nuts
Poultry
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult dry dog food good?
Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
13%
Est. Carbs
46%
Fiber
6.7%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (27% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is Medium (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
58 of 59 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
8
Notice
0
1
Beef
2
Pork Meat and Bone Meal
No match found in database
3
Lentils
4
Peas
5
Chickpeas
6
Pea Flour
7
Potatoes
8
Dried Tomato Pomace
9
Pork Liver
10
Dried Egg Product
11
Flaxseed
12
Pork Fat
13
Salmon Oil
14
Sweet Potatoes
15
Cheese
16
Dried Yeast
17
Lamb
18
Alfalfa Meal
19
Celery
20
Salt
21
Carrots
22
Choline Chloride
23
Potassium Chloride
24
Vitamin E Supplement
25
Ascorbic Acid
26
Calcium Carbonate
27
Riboflavin Supplement
28
Niacin Supplement
29
Calcium Pantothenate
30
Vitamin A Supplement
31
Vitamin D3 Supplement
32
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
33
Biotin
34
Vitamin B12 Supplement
35
Thiamine Mononitrate
36
Folic Acid
37
Monosodium Phosphate
38
Chicory Root Extract
39
Taurine
40
Zinc Sulfate
41
Manganese Sulfate
42
Ferrous Sulfate
43
Magnesium Sulfate
44
Zinc Proteinate
45
Ferrous Proteinate
46
Manganese Proteinate
47
Copper Sulfate
48
Magnesium Proteinate
49
Copper Proteinate
50
Calcium Iodate
51
Yucca Schidigera Extract
52
Sodium Selenite
53
Sorbic Acid
54
L-tryptophan
55
Dl-methionine
56
Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product
57
Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product
58
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
59
Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Beef are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Lentils, Peas, Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Potatoes, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product.
Possible allergy triggers: Cheese have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Lentils, Peas, Chickpeas, and 2 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult'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
Beef
Pork Liver
Dried Egg Product
Cheese
Lamb
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
64%
Plant
35%
Auxiliary
1%
Mixed protein sources in Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult: 64% animal, 35% whole plants, and 0% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Beef
Pork Liver
Dried Egg Product
Cheese
Lamb
Plant
Lentils
Peas
Chickpeas
Pea Flour
Alfalfa Meal
Auxiliary
Dried Yeast
Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult dry dog food Review
Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to dairy
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 13% fat, 46% estimated carbohydrates.
64% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult good for dogs?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult contain Dairy?
Does Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult contain Egg?
Does Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult contain Legumes?
Does Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult contain Nuts?
Is Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Fromm Family Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult?
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