Orijen · Kibble

Amazing Grains Original

For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Orijen Amazing Grains Original scores 97.5 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 93.5 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Orijen Amazing Grains Original pack

Who it is for

Made for dogs of every age and every size.

What it scores, and why

For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.

An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 93.5Medium 97.5Large 93.5

The 97.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (38.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (18.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 73.5Medium 77.5Large 73.5

The 77.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 20.5% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

    15 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 91.2Medium 95.2Large 91.2

The 95.2 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (38.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (18.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, very active, building muscleSmall 93.5Medium 97.5Large 93.5

The 97.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (38.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (18.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 93.5Medium 97.5Large 93.5

The 97.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (38.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (18.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 93.5Medium 97.5Large 93.5

The 97.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (38.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (18.0%) provides energy for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 91.2Medium 95.2Large 91.2

The 95.2 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (38.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (18.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 93.5Medium 97.5Large 93.5

The 97.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (38.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (18.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

An adult dog, calm, losing weightSmall 71.6Medium 75.6Large 71.6

The 75.6 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (38.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 20.5% of dry matter and fibre is 4.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.

    13.1 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (38.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (18.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    24 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's adult life stage

    15 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (4 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    3.5 of 5

Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.

Every kind of dog

Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.

DogSmallMediumLarge
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight93.597.593.5
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight73.577.573.5
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight91.295.291.2
An adult dog, very active, building muscle93.597.593.5
An adult dog, very active, holding its weight93.597.593.5
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle93.597.593.5
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight91.295.291.2
An adult dog, calm, holding its weight93.597.593.5
An adult dog, calm, losing weight71.675.671.6
A puppy, calm, holding its weight93.597.593.5
A senior dog, calm, building muscle91.295.291.2
A senior dog, very active, building muscle91.295.291.2
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight71.275.271.2
An adult dog, calm, building muscle93.597.593.5
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight93.597.593.5
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight91.295.291.2
A puppy, moderately active, losing weight73.577.573.5
A puppy, very active, losing weight768076
A senior dog, calm, losing weight69.373.369.3
A puppy, calm, losing weight71.675.671.6
A puppy, moderately active, building muscle93.597.593.5
An adult dog, very active, losing weight768076
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle91.295.291.2
A puppy, very active, holding its weight93.597.593.5
A puppy, very active, building muscle93.597.593.5
A puppy, calm, building muscle93.597.593.5
A senior dog, very active, losing weight73.777.773.7

What the label says

  • Protein38%
  • Fat18%
  • Fibre4%
  • Moisture12%
  • Ash7.5%
  • Calcium1.5%
  • Phosphorus1.1%
  • Omega-62.8%
  • Omega-30.8%
  • DHA0.2%
  • EPA0.15%
  • Calories3,980 kcal per kg, 449 kcal per cup
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Fresh chicken (22%), raw turkey (7%), fresh chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard) (7%), raw whole herring (7%), raw salmon (7%), dehydrated chicken (7%), dehydrated chicken liver (7%), oat groats, whole millet, raw turkey liver (4%), dehydrated salmon (4%), fresh eggs (4%), chicken fat (4%), whole oats, ground whole flaxseed, dehydrated herring (2%), dehydrated turkey (2%), quinoa seed, chia seed, whitefish oil (1%), inulin, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, dried kelp, salt, yeast, fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole carrots, fresh whole apples, fresh whole pears, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken, turkey, egg, fish, salmon and grain.

Price

On October 9, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 9.66 kg bag at $114.99 in Canadian dollars.

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How to read this

These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.

Scores as of October 12, 2026.

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