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Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food
Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
36.00% 35.00%
Fat 17.00% 17.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.50%
Calcium 1.60% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.10% Not listed
Omega-3 0.70% 0.30%
Omega-6 2.00% 2.30%
Taurine 0.10% 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 11.00%
Calories 3475 kcal/kg 3710 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, beef meal, pork meal, whole chickpeas, whole peas, beef liver, whole red lentils, pork fat, dried beef, pork, eggs, natural pork flavor, ground whole flaxseed, whole green lentils, pea starch, fish oil, salt, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, dried chicory root, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, citric acid (preservative), vinegar, rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product Show full list
Deboned Beef, Pork and Bone Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Pork Fat, Potato Protein, Lamb, Sunflower Oil, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Tapioca, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, MINERALS (Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, VITAMINS (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement) B278024 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health, Weight management Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
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 Formulation
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Pea
  • Pork Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Pork, Pea, Pork Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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