Compared on one dog · prices checked October 21, 2026
Best fresh dog food: delivery brands compared on one dog
Fresh dog food with open prices runs from $12.16 to $21.74 a day for the same 30 lb adult. Across 6 brands, prices and labels were checked on October 21, 2026; quiz-only plans sit outside the price ranking.
Calories a day
744
kcal · methods 694–794
JustFoodForDogsBeef & Russet Potato
477g
$12.16 a day · $370 a month
1 of 11744 kcal a day for a 30 lb adult, neutered, 1–3 hours calm walks. JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato: 477 grams, $12.16 a day, $370 a month.
Estimates for healthy dogs at ideal weight. Ask your vet; weigh monthly and adjust. How we calculate
Every bowl for this dog
30 lb adult, neutered, 1–3 hours calm walks · 744 kcal a day. Sorted by price a day; “Show” puts the bowl next to your dog.
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JFJustFoodForDogs
477 g a day · 16.8 oz
$12.16a day · $370 a month
Beef & Russet Potato · Gently cooked · 1,559 kcal/kg checked Oct 21
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JFJustFoodForDogs
807 g a day · 28.5 oz
$15.42a day · $469 a month
Fish & Sweet Potato · Gently cooked · 922 kcal/kg checked Oct 21
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NNNom Nom
623 g a day · 22 oz
$15.60a day · $474 a month
Beef Mash · Gently cooked · 1,194 kcal/kg checked Oct 21
No partner link. Similar with an open price: JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) $15.42 a day
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APA Pup Above
538 g a day · 19 oz
$16.56a day · $504 a month
Gently cooked · 1,384 kcal/kg checked Oct 21
No partner link. Similar with an open price: JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) $15.42 a day
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JFJustFoodForDogs
853 g a day · 30.1 oz
$21.74a day · $661 a month
Venison & Squash · Gently cooked · 872 kcal/kg checked Oct 21
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STSpot & Tango
431 g a day · 15.2 oz
after quizbrand says from $2 a day
Beef & Brown Rice · Gently cooked · 1,726 kcal/kg
No partner link. Similar with an open price: JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) $12.16 a day
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OOllie
483 g a day · 17 oz
after quizbrand says from $4 a day
Pork · Gently cooked · 1,540 kcal/kg
No partner link. Similar with an open price: JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) $12.16 a day
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OOllie
483 g a day · 17 oz
after quizbrand says from $4 a day
Beef · Gently cooked · 1,540 kcal/kg
No partner link. Similar with an open price: JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) $12.16 a day
Not enough open data yet
- FDThe Farmer's DogPrice after the quiz; no calories or price on its open pages (Oct 21), Walmart showed no priceOur review of The Farmer's Dog
No partner link. Similar with an open price: JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) $12.16 a day
Some buttons are partner links: we may earn a commission if you buy. Rows are sorted by price a day, never by commission.
Ranked on one dog
Which recipes cost less per day?
JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato has the lowest estimated daily cost at its one-time store price. The chart’s highest-cost recipe, its Venison & Squash, uses the brand store’s catalog price. Both are cooked and supply the same estimated daily calories, but require different amounts.
These are not all subscription quotes: Nom Nom uses a PetSmart shelf price, while A Pup Above uses its own one-time price, plus shipping. Compare the price basis before choosing a plan.
The ranking compares daily feeding costs, not identical purchase arrangements.
| Brand and recipe | Type | Grams a day | Per day | Per month | Price basis |
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| JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato | Cooked | 477 g | $12.16 | $370 | One-time price; the first subscription box is $91.00 |
| JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato | Cooked | 807 g | $15.42 | $469 | Catalog price on the brand store |
| Nom Nom Beef Mash | Cooked | 623 g | $15.60 | $474 | PetSmart shelf price, not the subscription |
| A Pup Above Gently Cooked | Cooked | 538 g | $16.56 | $504 | One-time price, plus shipping |
| Ollie Fresh Chicken | Cooked | 573 g | After quiz | — | price after quiz |
| Ollie Pork | Cooked | 483 g | After quiz | — | price after quiz |
| Spot & Tango Beef & Brown Rice | Cooked | 431 g | After quiz | — | price after quiz |
| The Farmer's Dog Turkey | Cooked | — | After quiz | — | price after quiz |
Price per day
Why does calorie density change the cost?
JustFoodForDogs lists Beef & Russet Potato at 1,559 kcal ME per kg as fed and Venison & Squash at 872. The less calorie-dense recipe needs a larger daily portion to supply the same energy.
Their listed prices per pound are nearly equal, yet the estimated portions are 16.8 oz and 30.1 oz a day. That explains the wide gap in daily cost. Compare feeding costs, rather than pack prices alone.
A similar price per pound can produce a very different price per day.
- JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato477 g · Cooked$12.16
- JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato807 g · Cooked$15.42
- Nom Nom Beef Mash623 g · Cooked$15.60
- A Pup Above Gently Cooked538 g · Cooked$16.56
- JustFoodForDogs Venison & Squash853 g · Cooked$21.74
Calorie-based rows only; brands without an open price or calorie figure are listed apart.
| JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato | $12.16 |
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| JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato | $15.42 |
| Nom Nom Beef Mash | $15.60 |
| A Pup Above Gently Cooked | $16.56 |
| JustFoodForDogs Venison & Squash | $21.74 |
No open price
What can quiz-only prices tell you?
Ollie, Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog quote personalized prices after a quiz. Ollie’s own site says fresh food starts below $4 a day for small dogs; Spot & Tango and The Farmer’s Dog advertise starting figures around $2 a day.
Those figures are not quotes for this dog. Label calories allow an estimated 20.2 oz a day for Ollie Fresh Chicken, but The Farmer’s Dog Turkey has no published calorie figure for calculating a comparable portion.
A brand’s starting figure cannot replace a quote for the same dog.
Ollie
573 g a dayBrand’s own words: “At Ollie, our fresh dog food starts at less than $4 per day for small dogs and averages…”
Spot & Tango
431 g a dayBrand’s own words: “Spot & Tango's fresh plans start around $2 per day”
The Farmer's Dog
no calorie figureBrand’s own words: “Plans start at about $2/day, and delivery options mostly range from 1 week to 2 months of…”
Ollie
483 g a dayBrand’s own words: “At Ollie, our fresh dog food starts at less than $4 per day for small dogs and averages…”
Ollie
483 g a dayBrand’s own words: “At Ollie, our fresh dog food starts at less than $4 per day for small dogs and averages…”
Ollie
483 g a dayBrand’s own words: “At Ollie, our fresh dog food starts at less than $4 per day for small dogs and averages…”
First-box offers
What happens after the first box?
On its recipe page on October 21, 2026, JustFoodForDogs listed a $91.00 first subscription box for the Beef & Russet Potato pack. That is an introductory price, not the ongoing price used in the ranking.
The brand lists 50% off the first order, 20% off the second and 5% off future orders. Keep that schedule separate from the one-time purchase price when comparing JustFoodForDogs with another plan.
The first-box discount does not continue at the same rate.
JustFoodForDogs
50% off 1st order, 20% off 2nd order, and 5% off future…On the brand page
How the list is made
How is the comparison calculated?
One dog
30 lb adult, 744 kcal a day
Label calories
kcal per kg as printed by each brand
Open prices
listed prices with date, October 21, 2026
Same order
price per day, low to high
The ranking uses a 30 lb adult at an estimated 744 kcal a day, with a 694–794 kcal range between FEDIAF, AAHA and WSAVA methods, then converts label calories into portions and listed prices into daily costs using the calculation method.
Treat calorie estimates as starting points, ask your vet about your dog’s needs, and weigh your dog monthly to adjust the amount.
The same calorie target makes recipes comparable; your dog’s actual needs may differ.
Partner links
Brands on this page with a partner link
- JustCheck price at JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
Food Gently cookedFor Dogs - PetCheck price at PetPlate (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
Plate Gently cooked
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Questions
Short answers
Which fresh dog food has the lowest listed daily cost?
For the comparison dog, JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato has the lowest estimate at its one-time store price. This does not rank quiz-only quotes or first-box discounts.
Are these fresh dog food reviews based on feeding tests?
No. This comparison uses published label calories and prices to estimate portions and costs for the same dog. It does not assess taste or feeding results.
Can fresh dog food brands be compared by price per pound?
Not on price per pound alone. Calorie density changes how much food supplies the daily calorie target, so daily feeding cost is the more useful comparison.
Does this fresh dog food comparison apply to puppies?
The ranking uses an adult dog. JustFoodForDogs says Beef & Russet Potato is not intended for growing puppies; ask your vet about puppy feeding, especially for large-breed puppies.
Sources
- 1FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2025europeanpetfood.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 2JustFoodForDogs: Beef Russet Potatojustfoodfordogs.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 3PetSmart: Nom Nom All Life Stages Frozen Dog Food Beefpetsmart.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 4Ollie: Ingredientsollie.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 5Ollie: How Much Does Fresh Dog Food Cost?blog.ollie.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 6Spot & Tango: Beef and Brown Ricespotandtango.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 7Spot & Tango: How Much Does Fresh Dog Food Costspotandtango.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 8A Pup Above: Fresh Dog Foodapupabove.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 9The Farmer's Dog: Our Foodthefarmersdog.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 10The Farmer's Dog: Frequently Asked Questionsthefarmersdog.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 11JustFoodForDogs: Real Meat Venison Dog Food Recipejustfoodfordogs.com · checked Oct 21, 2026