The maths, with your numbers
No guesswork and no brand chart. This is the same calculation a vet does on paper, so you can check it.
What this means for the bowl
James Wellbeloved Adult Turkey & Rice is on the lighter side: at 3,560 kcal per kg it has less energy than 71% of the 46 dry dog foods in our list, so the bowl will look fuller for the same calories.
To show how much the food matters: a 18 kg spayed or neutered dog needs about 979 kcal a day. That is 275 g of this food, but 237 g of Purina Pro Plan Small and Mini Puppy Healthy Start Chicken and 298 g of Bakers Meaty Meals Chicken. Same dog, same day, very different scoops.
James Wellbeloved Adult Turkey & Rice feeding chart
Daily amounts for healthy adult dogs with no treats, from the label calories and the AAHA 2021 energy factors. Split the amount into meals.
| Weight | Couch dog | Spayed or neutered | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 40 g | 53 g | 66 g |
| 5 kg | 79 g | 105 g | 131 g |
| 10 kg | 133 g | 177 g | 221 g |
| 15 kg | 180 g | 240 g | 300 g |
| 20 kg | 223 g | 298 g | 372 g |
| 25 kg | 264 g | 352 g | 440 g |
| 30 kg | 302 g | 403 g | 504 g |
| 35 kg | 340 g | 453 g | 566 g |
| 40 kg | 375 g | 500 g | 625 g |
| 45 kg | 410 g | 547 g | 683 g |
Label values: 3,560 kcal per kg. Source: ocado.com, checked 17 Oct 2026.
Questions
How much James Wellbeloved Adult Turkey & Rice should I feed a 25 kg dog?
About 352 g a day for a spayed or neutered dog, before treats. That is 1,252 kcal a day divided by the food’s label value. Use the calculator above to adjust for your pet.
How many calories are in James Wellbeloved Adult Turkey & Rice?
The label states 3,560 kcal per kg (checked 17 Oct 2026). Recipes change, so check your bag.