Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.6. 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 Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 17, 2026 |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
36.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 16.00% |
| 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% | 2.80% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.17% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 11.00% |
| Calories | 3475 kcal/kg | 3700 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery 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 Show less |
Deboned Beef, Pork and Bone Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Turkey, Potato Protein, Flaxseed, Beef Liver, 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, 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), Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness. B278324 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Weight management | Joint care, Skin coat health, 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 & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow 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 guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Beef
- Pork
- Pea
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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 7.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Pork, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Acana Butcher's Favorites Farm-Raised Beef & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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