Dry Dog Food Calories Per Cup

Dog nutrition is very important and it is important to understand the composition of different recipes and especially the calories it has per serving. In this post, we’ll look at the calories in 1 cup of different dog food types and especially dry dog food.

How many calories does a dog need?

To keep his nutrition, a 35-pound dog that is active needs around 1000 calories each day. A 20-pound dog who is active need about 650 calories every day. Do you have an idea of how many calories are in your dog’s meals?

How many calories are in 1 cup of dry dog food

Dry dog food is a popular option for many pet owners because it is affordable and easy to store. Most dry foods contain around 350-400 calories per cup while a few brands have higher content going up to 600 calories per cup. This makes it a relatively low-calorie option, especially when compared to some of the other recipes on the market.

Blue Buffalo Dry Dog Food Calorie per cup

We sampled 9 different Buffalo Dry cat food and found the average calorie per serving to be 490kc per cup.

IAMs Dry Dog Food Calories

We sampled 32 recipes of IAMs dry dog food and found that they have an average of 365 calories per cup.

Other Dry Dog Food Calories

Nutro Dry Cat Food Calories

Purina Dry Dog Food Calorie

How many calories are in dog treats?

While the calorie content in most dog foods is relatively low, this is not always the case with treats. Be sure to read the label on any treats you are considering giving your pup and aim for those that have around 150-250 calories per serving. A simple dog bone has 40 calories, while most store-bought treats have around 100-300 calories per serving.

So, as you can see, the calorie content in dry dog food is much lower than other recipes on the market. This doesn’t mean it is a bad choice; rather, it just means you need to feed your pup a bit more if he is eating dry food to meet his daily caloric needs.

If you are unsure of how many calories your dog needs each day, consult with your veterinarian. They will be able to help you create a diet that meets both your pup’s nutritional needs and his individual activity level. Thanks for reading!

Alex Landry

Hi there! My name is Alex Landy, one of the co-founders here at Our Pets HQ and a parent to a small-breed Yorkie. I am a published author of two books on dog breeding and currently write on various pet-related blogs about caring for dogs. I am a parent of two daughters and live outside Boston where I spend a lot of time with family and serve in different breeding clubs. You can reach me at alex@ourpetshq.com