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Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Turkey Pate Wet Cat Food Nutro Turkey Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Turkey Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Turkey Pate Wet Cat Food and Nutro Turkey Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Turkey Pate Wet Cat Food
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Turkey Pate Wet Cat Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

Nutro Turkey Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food
Nutro Turkey Recipe Cuts in Gravy Wet Cat Food

Verified Sep 15, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
9.00% 7.00%
Fat 5.00% 4.50%
Fiber 1.40% 1.00%
Taurine 0.10% 0.06%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 82.00%
Calories 1238 kcal/kg 880 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Turkey, Chicken Liver, Turkey Broth, Chicken, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Cranberries, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Guar Gum, Menhaden Fish Oil, Salt, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement] Show full list
Turkey Broth, Water, Turkey, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Animal Plasma, Tapioca Starch, Potassium Chloride, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Tomatoes, Magnesium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Choline Chloride, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Taurine, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Hydration support Antioxidant support, Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Chunks In Gravy
Processing Canned Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Not listed
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Turkey
  • Chicken Liver
  • Turkey Broth
  • Chicken
  • Potassium Chloride

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Turkey Pate Wet Cat Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Turkey, Chicken Liver, Turkey Broth, Chicken, Potassium Chloride.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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