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Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

ORIJEN

Amazing Grains Original Dog Food

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Egg

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

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.

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

Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food dry dog food good?

ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Egg, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

21%

Fat

14%

Est. Carbs

44%

Fiber

13.6%

Ash

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

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

Tips

Protein is Low (21% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.

References

Fat is Medium (14% 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

60 of 60 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Turkey

Chicken Liver

Chicken Heart

Chicken Gizzard

Whole Herring

Salmon

Dehydrated Chicken

Dehydrated Chicken Liver

Oat Groats

Millet

Chicken Fat

Eggs

Flounder

Turkey Liver

Turkey Heart

Turkey Gizzard

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Turkey

Dehydrated Egg

Natural Chicken Flavor

Whole Oats

Ground Whole Flaxseed

Pollock Oil

Quinoa Seed

Chia Seed

Inulin

Vitamin E Supplement

Whole Cranberries

Dried Kelp

Zinc Proteinate

Salt

Mixed Tocopherols

Whole Pumpkin

Whole Butternut Squash

Whole Zucchini

Whole Carrots

Whole Apples

Whole Pears

Kale

Spinach

Beet Greens

Turnip Greens

Niacin

Thiamine Mononitrate

Calcium Pantothenate

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Riboflavin

Folic Acid

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Whole Blueberries

Copper Proteinate

Turmeric

Sarsaparilla Root

Althea Root

Rosehips

Juniper Berries

Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Citric Acid

Rosemary Extract

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Oat Groats, Whole Oats, Salt.

Higher-caution ingredients: Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.

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

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food'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

Chicken

Turkey

Chicken Liver

Chicken Heart

Chicken Gizzard

Whole Herring

Salmon

Dehydrated Chicken

Dehydrated Chicken Liver

Eggs

Flounder

Turkey Liver

Turkey Heart

Turkey Gizzard

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Turkey

Dehydrated Egg

Animal Protein

High

Animal

98%

Plant

Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food 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

Chicken

Turkey

Chicken Liver

Chicken Heart

Chicken Gizzard

Whole Herring

Salmon

Dehydrated Chicken

Dehydrated Chicken Liver

Eggs

Flounder

Turkey Liver

Turkey Heart

Turkey Gizzard

Dehydrated Herring

Dehydrated Turkey

Dehydrated Egg

Plant

Quinoa Seed

Chia Seed

ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food dry dog food Review

ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to eggs

Key takeaways

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

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

On a dry-matter basis: 21% protein, 14% fat, 44% estimated carbohydrates.

98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food contain Dairy?

Does ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food contain Egg?

Does ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food contain Legumes?

Does ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food contain Nuts?

Is ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in ORIJEN Amazing Grains Original Dog Food?