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Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Light Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Light Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food and Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Light Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food
Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Light Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
34.00% Not listed
Fat 11.00% Not listed
Fiber 6.40% Not listed
Calcium 1.10% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.80% Not listed
Omega-3 0.55% 0.30%
Omega-6 2.10% 2.40%
Taurine Not listed 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 12.00%
Calories Not listed Not listed
Calorie density Low High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
chicken, dehydrated chicken, whole spelt, whole oats, herring, dehydrated herring, dried whole eggs, whole barley, pea fiber, natural flavors, dried beet pulp, suncured alfalfa meal, chicken fat, pork fat, dehydrated pork, herring oil, dried carrot, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, dried pomegranate, dried apple, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, dried sweet orange, dried blueberry, salt, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, brewers dried yeast, turmeric, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, selenium yeast, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list
Chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oat meal, canola meal, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, natural flavor, dried yeast, sunflower oil, dried egg product, fish oil, lamb meal, flaxseed, potassium chloride, quinoa, carrots, apples, MINERALS [zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], choline chloride, calcium carbonate. F280825 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Joint care, Weight management Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Medium, Large Small
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 Not indicated
Life stages Adult Maintenance Not listed
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 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.

  • Chicken
  • Barley
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Light Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Light Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food and Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food .

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