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 Puppy Junior Turkey & Rice is one of the more calorie-dense dry dog foods we track: at 3,820 kcal per kg it has more energy than 71% of the 46 dry dog foods in our list. You will pour less of it than you might expect.
To show how much the food matters: a 7 kg puppy needs about 602 kcal a day. That is 158 g of this food, but 146 g of Purina Pro Plan Small and Mini Puppy Healthy Start Chicken and 184 g of Bakers Meaty Meals Chicken. Same dog, same day, very different scoops.
Puppies need about three times their resting energy until 4 months, then about twice. Weigh weekly, because the portion changes as they grow.
James Wellbeloved Puppy Junior Turkey & Rice feeding chart
Daily amounts for growing puppys with no treats, from the label calories and the AAHA 2021 energy factors. Split the amount into meals.
| Weight | Under 4 months | 4 months and older |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 55 g | 37 g |
| 2 kg | 92 g | 62 g |
| 5 kg | 184 g | 123 g |
| 7 kg | 237 g | 158 g |
| 10 kg | 309 g | 206 g |
| 15 kg | 419 g | 279 g |
| 20 kg | 520 g | 347 g |
| 25 kg | 615 g | 410 g |
Label values: 3,820 kcal per kg. Source: ocado.com, checked 18 Oct 2026.
Questions
How much James Wellbeloved Puppy Junior Turkey & Rice should I feed a 10 kg puppy?
About 206 g a day for a puppy aged 4 months or more, before treats. That is 787 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 Puppy Junior Turkey & Rice?
The label states 3,820 kcal per kg (checked 18 Oct 2026). Recipes change, so check your bag.