Dog beside The Simple Food Project Lamb Recipe box and a scoop of food outdoors Calico cat beside The Simple Food Project Chicken and Turkey Recipe box

50% less than other freeze-dried, on average.* Zero compromises.

Other freeze-dried foods raised the bar—but priced people out. So Dr. Bessent built her own facility, freeze-dried real food, and priced it for every family. A true replacement for kibble, built for real life.

Fair pricing. Here’s the proof.

*Dog food price-per-ounce comparison. See comparison details.

The difference is in the numbers.

Price per ounce, side by side.

The Simple Food Project
Original Dog Nuggets · 288 oz
$1.08 / oz
Other freeze-dried & dehydrated foods
Average of 87 brands · package sizes vary
$2.13 / oz

SFP’s bulk-size price compared with the average price per ounce of the 87 freeze-dried and dehydrated brands in the table below. How we compared.

See how the prices compare.

Compare freeze-dried and dehydrated dog foods by package price, food type, grains, and synthetic vitamins and minerals from our research.

Brand / recipe / typeSizePricePer ounceContains grains?Synthetic vitamins & minerals?Source
Grandma Lucy’s3 Bears ChickenFreeze-Dried Size: 3 lb Price: $23.99 Per ounce: $0.50 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Grandma Lucy’s website
The Honest KitchenWholemade Whole Grain Chicken Dehydrated Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 10 lb Price: $104.99 Per ounce: $0.66 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Sundays for DogsBeef RecipeDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 2.5 lb Price: $26.50 Per ounce: $0.66 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Sundays for Dogs website
Dr. Harvey’sEvery Dog Health - Chicken RecipeFreeze-Dried & Dehydrated Size: 5 lb Price: $54.99 Per ounce: $0.69 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Dr. Harvey’s website
Canisource Grand CruFish Grain-Free Dehydrated Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 4.41 lb Price: $49.99 Per ounce: $0.71 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Nature's DietSimply Raw® ChickenFreeze-Dried Size: 3 lb Price: $34.99 Per ounce: $0.73 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Carna4Grain Inclusive Dry Dog Food - ChickenDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 3 lb Price: $36.99 Per ounce: $0.77 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Only Natural Pet
Addiction Pet FoodsCountry Chicken & Apricot Dinner Raw Dehydrated Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 2 lb Price: $26.39 Per ounce: $0.82 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Bully Max26/12 High Protein Chicken Dehydrated Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 2 lb Price: $26.99 Per ounce: $0.84 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
PetPlateFreshBaked Beef Gently Baked & Air-Dried Human-Grade Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 32 oz Price: $26.99 Per ounce: $0.84 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Full MoonChicken Recipe Air Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $14.99 Per ounce: $0.94 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Because It's BetterReal Beef & Veggies Slow Baked & Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 1 lb Price: $14.99 Per ounce: $0.94 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
UnKibble by Spot & TangoBeef + BarleyFreeze-Dried Size: 1 lb Price: $15.47 Per ounce: $0.97 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: UnKibble by Spot & Tango website
Chasing Our TailsIntegra Pet Land & Sea Air Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 2.5 lb Price: $39.99 Per ounce: $1.00 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Kibble in the Raw (Primal)Beef RecipeFreeze-Dried Size: 9 lb Price: $149.98 Per ounce: $1.04 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
The Real Meat CompanyReal Meat Air-Dried Dog & Cat Foods - ChickenDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 5 lb Price: $83.34 Per ounce: $1.04 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: The Real Meat Company website
PawstruckBeef High Protein Grain-Free Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 32 oz Price: $33.99 Per ounce: $1.06 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
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Brand / recipe / typeSizePricePer ounceContains grains?Synthetic vitamins & minerals?Source
Earth Animal WisdomAir-Dried Chicken Recipe Premium Natural Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 32 oz Price: $34.99 Per ounce: $1.09 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
The Pets TableBeef & Berries Grain-Free Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 72 oz Price: $79.99 Per ounce: $1.11 Contains grains: — Synthetic vitamins & minerals: — Source: Chewy
HerzAir-Dried Dog Food Chicken & Duck Liver RecipeDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 1 lb Price: $17.99 Per ounce: $1.12 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Amazon
Ziwi PeakBeef with Pumpkin Recipe Steam & Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 28.8 oz Price: $32.98 Per ounce: $1.15 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
McLovinButcher's Recipe Beef Flavor Freeze-Dried Dry Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $19.99 Per ounce: $1.25 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: McLovin website
SojosBeef Recipe Adult Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried & Dehydrated Size: 7 lb Price: $139.99 Per ounce: $1.25 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Yumwoof!Premium Chewy Air Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 3.5 lb Price: $76.83 Per ounce: $1.37 Contains grains: — Synthetic vitamins & minerals: — Source: Yumwoof! website
Kiwi KitchensKiwi Kitchens Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 4.4 lb Price: $99.99 Per ounce: $1.42 Contains grains: — Synthetic vitamins & minerals: — Source: Kiwi Kitchens website
I and Love and YouBoom Raw Raw Turk Boom Ba Dinner Grain-Free Dehydrated Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 1 lb Price: $22.99 Per ounce: $1.44 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
MuensterPerfect Balance Chicken Meal Medley with Freeze-Dried Chicken Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 12 oz Price: $19.99 Per ounce: $1.67 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Muenster website
Farmland TraditionsThe Good List Chicken & Bone Broth Recipe Adult Gently Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $26.99 Per ounce: $1.69 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Lone Wolf RanchPower Foods Complete Beef Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 24 oz Price: $42.99 Per ounce: $1.79 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Zeal CanadaChicken Recipe Grain-Free Gently Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 1 lb Price: $29.46 Per ounce: $1.84 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Tally's RanchBeef RecipeFreeze-Dried Size: 2 lb Price: $58.99 Per ounce: $1.84 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Tally's Ranch website
Raised RightGently Cooked & Air Dried Dog Food - TurkeyDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 1 lb Price: $29.99 Per ounce: $1.87 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Only Natural Pet
Tender & TrueOrganic Farmers Market Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 1 lb Price: $29.99 Per ounce: $1.87 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Tender & True website
Badlands RanchSuperfood Complete Grain-Free Beef Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 11.5 oz Price: $21.99 Per ounce: $1.91 Contains grains: — Synthetic vitamins & minerals: — Source: Chewy
Steve's Real FoodFreeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Beef DogFreeze-Dried Size: 20 oz Price: $38.99 Per ounce: $1.95 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Fresh Fur Pets
We Feed RawRaw Food for Dogs Beef RecipeFreeze-Dried Size: 50 oz Price: $99 Per ounce: $1.98 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: We Feed Raw website
360 Pet NutritionChicken Grain-Free Adult Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 5 oz Price: $9.97 Per ounce: $1.99 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Chewy
Red BarnHigh Protein Beef RecipeDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 2.5 oz Price: $4.99 Per ounce: $2.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Red Barn website
NAAVINaavi Slow Roasted Beef Bowl Air Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 3 oz Price: $5.99 Per ounce: $2.00 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Northwest NaturalsBeef Recipe for DogsFreeze-Dried Size: 12 oz Price: $23.99 Per ounce: $2.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Amazon
K9 NaturalLamb & King Salmon Feast Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 126.99 oz Price: $265.49 Per ounce: $2.09 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: K9 Natural website
maxboneGlow Up Grain-Free Raw Turkey Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $34 Per ounce: $2.13 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Only Natural PetRawMeals Freeze-Dried Dog Food - ChickenFreeze-Dried Size: 25 oz Price: $53.99 Per ounce: $2.16 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Only Natural Pet
Health ExtensionBeef Recipe Non-GMO Air-Dried Dog FoodDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 12 oz Price: $25.98 Per ounce: $2.17 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Chewy
BravoHomestyle Complete Beef Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food & TopperFreeze-Dried Size: 2 lb Price: $69.99 Per ounce: $2.19 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
InstinctFreshDried Bites Real Beef Recipe Grain-Free Adult Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $30.99 Per ounce: $2.21 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Get JoyBeef Recipe Human-Grade All Life Stages Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 4 oz Price: $8.99 Per ounce: $2.25 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
PupfordPupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bagFreeze-Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $35.99 Per ounce: $2.25 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
SmackChunky ChickenDehydrated / Air Dried Size: 8.8 oz Price: $19.99 Per ounce: $2.27 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Smack website
Barkley's BagBeef Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $36.99 Per ounce: $2.31 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Little HunterRaw Beef RecipeFreeze-Dried Size: 15 oz Price: $34.99 Per ounce: $2.33 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Little Hunter website
Nature's AdvantageChicken & Quail Mini Nibs Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $32.99 Per ounce: $2.36 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Tucker’sFreeze-Dried Raw Dog Food - Chicken & PumpkinFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $33.59 Per ounce: $2.40 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Only Natural Pet
Ultimate Pet NutritionNutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $38.99 Per ounce: $2.44 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
HECKOVA!Beef Complete Meal Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 8 oz Price: $19.98 Per ounce: $2.50 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Under the WeatherRice, Chicken & Pumpkin Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 18 oz Price: $44.97 Per ounce: $2.50 Contains grains: Yes Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Stella & Chewy’sChewy’s Chicken Meal Mixers for DogsFreeze-Dried Size: 8 oz Price: $19.99 Per ounce: $2.50 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Stella & Chewy’s website
BIXBIRawbble® Freeze-Dried Food for Dogs – Chicken & Salmon RecipeFreeze-Dried Size: 12 oz Price: $29.99 Per ounce: $2.50 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: BIXBI website
Bones & Co.Freeze-Dried Kickin Chicken Recipe Keto Formula Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 25 oz Price: $62.49 Per ounce: $2.50 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Natural Pet Warehouse
Green JujuBeef Recipe - Freeze-Dried Raw DietFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $35 Per ounce: $2.50 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Green Juju website
Raw Paws Pet FoodFreeze-Dried Pet Food for Dogs & Cats - Beef Recipe, 16 ozFreeze-Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $41.99 Per ounce: $2.62 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Raw Paws Pet Food website
Dr. Gary'sBest Breed Beef Recipe High-Protein Adult Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 12 oz Price: $31.99 Per ounce: $2.67 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Open FarmSurf & Turf Freeze-Dried Raw Morsels for DogsFreeze-Dried Size: 22 oz Price: $58.99 Per ounce: $2.68 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Open Farm website
Shepherd Boy FarmsBeef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $37.80 Per ounce: $2.70 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Chewy
Natural FarmBeef Morsels Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 3.5 oz Price: $9.49 Per ounce: $2.71 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
ACANARanch-Raised Beef Morsels Grain-Free High-Protein Freeze-Dried Dog Food & TopperFreeze-Dried Size: 8 oz Price: $21.99 Per ounce: $2.75 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
HealthyBudLamb & Salmon Bites Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Kibble-StyleFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $38.99 Per ounce: $2.79 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
HaloMeal Bites Beef Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $39.99 Per ounce: $2.86 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Boss DogBeef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 12 oz Price: $34.99 Per ounce: $2.92 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
PawTreeFreeze-Dried Raw Food Real Chicken RecipeFreeze-Dried Size: 24 oz Price: $69.99 Per ounce: $2.92 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: PawTree website
SpranklesChicken Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food & TopperFreeze-Dried Size: 4 oz Price: $11.99 Per ounce: $3.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
SmallbatchSmall Bites - Turkey RecipeFreeze-Dried Size: 7 oz Price: $20.99 Per ounce: $3.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Amazon
NuloNulo Freestyle Beef Recipe with ApplesFreeze-Dried Size: 8 oz Price: $23.99 Per ounce: $3.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Fresh Is BestFreeze-Dried Beef Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 8 oz Price: $23.99 Per ounce: $3.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Fresh Is Best website
Raw DynamicFreeze-Dried Raw Duck Formula for DogsFreeze-Dried Size: 5.5 oz Price: $16.99 Per ounce: $3.09 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Raw Dynamic website
Vital EssentialsCrunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & TopperFreeze-Dried Size: 5.5 oz Price: $16.99 Per ounce: $3.09 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
JoyRide KitchenBeef Liver Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 5.5 oz Price: $17.95 Per ounce: $3.26 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
OrijenOriginal, Freeze-Dried Food MedallionsFreeze-Dried Size: 6 oz Price: $19.99 Per ounce: $3.33 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Animals Like UsChicken Organs Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 4 oz Price: $13.99 Per ounce: $3.50 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
King LouBeef Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 14 oz Price: $50 Per ounce: $3.57 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Chewy
Montana Dog Food CoSurf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 6.4 oz Price: $22.99 Per ounce: $3.59 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Chewy
Dr. Marty's (Nature's Blend)Essential Wellness Premium Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 16 oz Price: $59.95 Per ounce: $3.75 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Dr. Marty's (Nature's Blend) website
Maximum BullyRaw Fuel Pasture Raised Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 4 oz Price: $15.99 Per ounce: $4.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
WeruvaFeeling Farmy Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 5.5 oz Price: $21.99 Per ounce: $4.00 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy
Loyal SaintsChicken Grain-Free Adult Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 5 oz Price: $24.95 Per ounce: $4.99 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: No Source: Chewy
The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co.Wild Goat Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Raw Dog FoodFreeze-Dried Size: 1.76 oz Price: $10.99 Per ounce: $6.24 Contains grains: No Synthetic vitamins & minerals: Yes Source: Chewy

Synthetic vitamins and minerals: “Yes” means a positive count in our research; “No” means zero. A dash means the field was blank or unknown. Includes freeze-dried and dehydrated / air-dried foods only, sorted by price per ounce from lowest to highest. Prices and availability may change.

How we compared

*Our savings claim compares SFP Original Dog Nuggets in the 288 oz size ($310.49, $1.08 per ounce) with the unweighted average price per ounce of the 87 competitor brands in the table ($2.13 per ounce). The comparison includes freeze-dried, dehydrated / air-dried, and freeze-dried and dehydrated foods only.

Package sizes vary, including small packages and bulk sizes. This is a price-per-ounce comparison, not a comparison of daily feeding cost or nutritional equivalence. Tax and shipping are not included in these calculations. Prices, promotions, and availability may change.

Prices checked: March 2026