Evolve Grain Free Duck, Sweet Potato & Venison Recipe Dry Dog Food Merrick Grain Free Real Duck & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Real Duck & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Evolve Grain Free Duck, Sweet Potato & Venison Recipe Dry Dog Food and Merrick Grain Free Real Duck & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
35.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 17.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 3.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.12% | 0.17% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 11.00% |
| Calories | 3665 kcal/kg | 3678 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Duck, Chicken Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Menhaden Fish Meal, Turkey Meal, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols),Tapioca Starch, Flaxseed Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Dried Yeast, Deboned Venison, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Eggs, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Avocado, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, Parsley, Papaya, Spinach, Kale Powder, Dl- Methionine, Taurine, Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (SourceoOf Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Duck, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Chicken Fat, Fish Meal, Potato Protein, Chicken, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Miscanthus Grass, Sunflower Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, MINERALS [Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate], Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness, Salmon Oil, Yucca Schidigera Extract, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Rosemary Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product. B278623 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Allergy support, Immune support, Probiotic support | Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| 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.
- Duck
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Pea
- Sweet Potato
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Grain Free Real Duck & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.2 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck, Chicken, Turkey, Pea, Sweet Potato, Chicken Fat.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Evolve Grain Free Duck, Sweet Potato & Venison Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Grain Free Real Duck & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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