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Fromm vs. Holistic Select

In this comparison article for Fromm vs Holistic Select, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Fromm and Holistic Select, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Holistic Select vs Fromm comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Fromm Review Page or Holistic Select Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Holistic Select vs. Fromm

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Fromm Dog Food vs. Holistic Select Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Fromm	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	28.8%	31.4%
Crude Fat	16.5%	15.9%
Crude Fiber	6.8%	5.8%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Fromm	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	40.0%	54.5%
Crude Fat	21.0%	27.3%
Crude Fiber	6.9%	4.5%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

According to our average data, Fromm typically provides less protein than Holistic Select. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands. In addition, Holistic Select wet dog foods also provide more protein than Fromm wet foods.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Dietary fats serves a multitude of roles in the proper development and function of our canine companions. Here are some of the benefits (not exhaustive):

Help produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among other critical functions.
Aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Improve skin and coat health
Improve the palatially of your dog's food

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fat. For wet dog foods, Holistic Select provides more fat (about 6.29% more).

As you can see, Holistic Select and Fromm guarantee a similar amount of crude fiber. For wet dog foods, Fromm typically provides a little more fiber (about 2.35% more).

Fromm Cat Food vs. Holistic Select Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Fromm	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	37.5%	37.0%
Crude Fat	19.0%	18.1%
Crude Fiber	6.0%	4.3%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Fromm	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	45.6%	47.3%
Crude Fat	22.4%	30%
Crude Fiber	6.9%	4.5%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

Holistic Select and Fromm both provide roughly the same amount of crude protein. With regards to wet cat food, Holistic Select and Fromm also provide roughly the same amount of crude protein.

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Aid in the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Improve the health of skin/coat
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Slow the development and spread of certain type of cancers.
Maintain healthy blood pressure

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fat content of the two brands. For wet cat foods, Holistic Select provides more fat (about 7.58% more).

Fromm Pet Food Ingredients vs. Holistic Select Pet Food Ingredients

Fromm and Holistic Select both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Canola Oil

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Fromm.

Liver

Beet Pulp

White Rice

Pea Protein

Garlic Powder

Dried Tomato Pomace

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Holistic Select.

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Holistic Select.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite

Product Safety: Recall History of Fromm & Holistic Select?

Fromm has been recalled 2 times.

March 14, 2016: Incorrect Vitamins and Minerals
Oct. 1, 2021: elevated levels of Vitamin D

According to our records, Holistic Select has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Fromm	Holistic Select
Per Pound	$2.77	$3.33
Per Calorie	$0.0017	$0.0020

Wet Dog Food	Fromm	Holistic Select
Per Pound	$4.62	$4.87
Per Calorie	$0.0119	$0.0086

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding Fromm or Holistic Select, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for Fromm or Holistic Select will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for Fromm and Holistic Select. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Fromm Pet Foods

You can purchase Fromm pet foods from the following stores:

120 Recipes In-Stock Today

19 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Holistic Select Pet Foods

You can purchase Holistic Select pet food products from these retailers:

16 Recipes In-Stock Today

14 Recipes In-Stock Today

16 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Fromm	Holistic Select
Dry Dog Food	34 Recipes	16 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	41 Recipes	3 Recipes
Dog Treats	18 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	13 Recipes	3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	23 Recipes	5 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None