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The cheapest grain-inclusive foods that meet WSAVA criteria

Updated June 15, 2026 · 25 foods · every value sourced

The most budget-friendly grain-inclusive foods that meet the WSAVA criteria, by cost per day. Grain-inclusive is the route many owners take after weighing the grain-free DCM evidence.

The most budget-friendly grain-inclusive foods that meet the WSAVA criteria, by cost per day.

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PedigreePast recall (contaminant, 2024)Kibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.43
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Pedigree
KibblePast recall (contaminant, 2024)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.43
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
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Purina ONEKibble
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.89
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina ONE
Kibble
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.89
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
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Purina Pro PlanPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Kibble
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.26
$1.24 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Pro Plan
KibblePast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.26
$1.24 / 1,000 kcal
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Eukanuba / IamsKibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.29
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Eukanuba / Iams
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.29
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
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WellnessKibble
Complete Health (Wholesome Grains)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.46
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Wellness
Complete Health (Wholesome Grains)
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.46
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
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AnnamaetKibble
Original Adult Formula
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.50
$1.47 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Annamaet
Original Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.50
$1.47 / 1,000 kcal
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Hill's Science DietPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Kibble
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.52
$1.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Hill's Science Diet
KibblePast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.52
$1.49 / 1,000 kcal
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MerrickKibble
Healthy Grains
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.83
$1.80 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Merrick
Healthy Grains
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.83
$1.80 / 1,000 kcal
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Royal CaninKibble
Size Health Nutrition
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.07
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Royal Canin
Size Health Nutrition
Kibble
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.07
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
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Open FarmKibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.27
$2.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Open Farm
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.27
$2.23 / 1,000 kcal
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The Honest KitchenDehydrated
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$4.12
$4.05 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
The Honest Kitchen
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)
Dehydrated
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$4.12
$4.05 / 1,000 kcal
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FreshpetFresh
Select / Deli lines
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$4.69
$4.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Freshpet
Select / Deli lines
Fresh
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$4.69
$4.60 / 1,000 kcal
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PedigreePast recall (contaminant, 2024)Wet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.13
$5.04 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Pedigree
WetPast recall (contaminant, 2024)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.13
$5.04 / 1,000 kcal
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OllieKibble
Baked kibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.25
$5.15 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Ollie
Baked kibble
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.25
$5.15 / 1,000 kcal
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Purina ONEWet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.73
$5.63 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina ONE
Wet
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.73
$5.63 / 1,000 kcal
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The Honest KitchenDehydrated
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$6.44
$6.32 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
The Honest Kitchen
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wet
Dehydrated
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$6.44
$6.32 / 1,000 kcal
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Purina Pro PlanPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Wet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$8.37
$8.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Pro Plan
WetPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$8.37
$8.22 / 1,000 kcal
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Hill's Science DietPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Wet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$9.63
$9.46 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Hill's Science Diet
WetPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$9.63
$9.46 / 1,000 kcal
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MerrickWet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.13
$9.95 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Merrick
Wet
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.13
$9.95 / 1,000 kcal
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The Farmer's DogFresh
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.17
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
The Farmer's Dog
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.17
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
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Royal CaninWet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.27
$10.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Royal Canin
Wet
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.27
$10.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
WellnessWet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.42
$10.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Wellness
Wet
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.42
$10.23 / 1,000 kcal
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OllieFresh
Fresh (gently cooked)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$12.72
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Ollie
Fresh (gently cooked)
Fresh
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$12.72
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
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JustFoodForDogsFresh
Fresh Frozen
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$13.85
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
JustFoodForDogs
Fresh Frozen
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$13.85
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
JustFoodForDogsWet
Pantry Fresh
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$19.70
$19.34 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
JustFoodForDogs
Pantry Fresh
Wet
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$19.70
$19.34 / 1,000 kcal
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