Our verdict
Is Fromm Family Pet Food Lamb & Sweet Potato Pâté a good dog food?
We score it 57/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (17)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 25.1%
- meat 22.4%
- supplement 19.7%
- additive 14.0%
- carb 13.6%
- oil 5.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | Lamb Broth | Lamb Broth | meat · good | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | Lamb Liver | Lambs Liver | meat · good | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | Lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | Potatoes | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | Tomato Paste | Tomato | veg · good | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Minerals [Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate] | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | Calcium Sulfate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | Agar-Agar | Agar-agar | additive · medium | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | Xanthan Gum | Xanthan gum | additive · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid] | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Lamb7.7% estimated
- 2. Lamb Broth7.5% estimated
- 3. Lamb Liver7.2% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potatoes7.0% estimated
- 5. Lentils6.8% estimated
- 6. Potatoes6.6% estimated
- 7. Carrots6.3% estimated
- 8. Peas6.1% estimated
- 9. Tomato Paste5.9% estimated
- 10. Minerals [Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate]5.7% estimated
- 11. Calcium Sulfate5.4% estimated
- 12. Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols)5.2% estimated
- 13. Agar-Agar5.0% estimated
- 14. Salt4.8% estimated
- 15. Potassium Chloride4.5% estimated
- 16. Xanthan Gum4.3% estimated
- 17. Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid]4.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 7.50% · Fat 7%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.50% |
| Fat | 7% |
| Fibre | 1.50% |
| Moisture | 78% |
Energy: 104.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Dicalcium Phosphate; Zinc Sulfate; Magnesium Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Calcium Carbonate; Copper Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Manganese Sulfate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Calcium Sulfate; Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin A Supplement; Biotin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid
Technological additives
Mixed tocopherols
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Fromm Family Pet Food
- Website
- https://frommfamily.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-325-6331
- Contact page
- frommfamily.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- frommfamily.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 57 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points to the score. Meanwhile, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.1 points, and the additives in the recipe contributed +4.3 points. Finally, the additive load impacted the rating by -3.8 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.08 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.115 | -0.82 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 26.4% | 0.163 | +4.30 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 37.9% | -0.012 | -0.46 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.8% | -0.065 | -0.31 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.8% | 0.060 | +0.29 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -16.93 | 0.222 | -3.76 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.08 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.115 | -0.82 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.8% | -0.092 | -0.99 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 26.4% | 0.163 | +4.30 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 37.9% | -0.012 | -0.46 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.8% | -0.065 | -0.31 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.8% | 0.060 | +0.29 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -16.93 | 0.222 | -3.76 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 56.9
- Final score
- 57/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.5 | 34.1 (band 21.375000000000004 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 7 | 31.8 (band 6.531250000000001 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.5 | 6.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 104.5 | 475 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 25 nutritional additives on the label
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Calcium Carbonate
- Copper Sulfate
- Iron Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Calcium Iodate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Calcium Sulfate
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Niacin Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Biotin
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Feeding guidance given, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for All Dog Breeds & Ages (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High Quality Lamb (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Finely minced lamb cooked in lamb broth with sweet potatoes, lentils, and carrots (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Colorings, Dyes or Synthetic Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Increased Moisture (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced for all life stages (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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