Dog Food Cost Calculator
The cheaper bag isn't always the cheaper food — a $40 bag with more calories per pound can cost less per day than a $30 bag that's less calorie-dense. Compare foods by cost per 1,000 calories, not price per bag. Enter both foods' price, package weight, and calorie density below.
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Why cost per 1,000 kcal, not cost per bag
Bag price and bag weight alone don't account for how calorie-dense the food is — a smaller, pricier bag of a denser food can still work out cheaper per day than a bigger, cheaper bag of a less dense one, since your dog needs a fixed number of calories, not a fixed weight of food. Calories per kg is usually printed on the bag as the metabolizable energy (ME) value; if it's missing, check the manufacturer's website.
Tools for weighing out a fair comparison
A kitchen scale that reads in grams lets you weigh a day's portion of each food directly, instead of relying on cup measurements that vary by kibble shape.
Digital kitchen scale (grams) on AmazonIf you're measuring by cup instead, a scoop with clear fill lines keeps portions consistent between feedings.
Pet food scoop / measuring cup on Amazon