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 Chicken & Rice sits in the middle of the 46 dry dog foods we track, at 3,650 kcal per kg.
To show how much the food matters: a 18 kg spayed or neutered dog needs about 979 kcal a day. That is 268 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 Chicken & 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 | 39 g | 52 g | 65 g |
| 5 kg | 77 g | 103 g | 128 g |
| 10 kg | 129 g | 173 g | 216 g |
| 15 kg | 175 g | 234 g | 292 g |
| 20 kg | 218 g | 290 g | 363 g |
| 25 kg | 257 g | 343 g | 429 g |
| 30 kg | 295 g | 393 g | 492 g |
| 35 kg | 331 g | 442 g | 552 g |
| 40 kg | 366 g | 488 g | 610 g |
| 45 kg | 400 g | 533 g | 666 g |
Label values: 3,650 kcal per kg. Source: ocado.com, checked 18 Oct 2026.
Questions
How much James Wellbeloved Adult Chicken & Rice should I feed a 25 kg dog?
About 343 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 Chicken & Rice?
The label states 3,650 kcal per kg (checked 18 Oct 2026). Recipes change, so check your bag.