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Farmina Salmon, Cod & Cantaloupe Melon Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Farmina Salmon, Cod & Cantaloupe Melon Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Farmina Salmon, Cod & Cantaloupe Melon Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Grain Free Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Farmina Salmon, Cod & Cantaloupe Melon Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food
Farmina Salmon, Cod & Cantaloupe Melon Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 32.00%
Fat 18.00% 16.00%
Fiber 2.90% 3.50%
Calcium 0.80% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.70% Not listed
Omega-3 2.30% 0.60%
Omega-6 1.60% 2.20%
Taurine Not listed 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
9.00% 11.00%
Calories Not listed 3744 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
salmon, dehydrated salmon, sweet potatoes, cod, dehydrated cod, pea starch, chicken fat, herring oil, dehydrated herring, natural flavors, pork fat, dried beet pulp, pea fiber, dried carrot, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, dried cantaloupe melon, dried blueberry, dried apple, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, dried pomegranate, salt, potassium chloride, 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, calcium carbonate, hydrolyzed fish, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Whitefish Meal, Pork Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Whitefish, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Tapioca, 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 B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols. B277825 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Joint care, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Allergy support, High energy 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 Medium, Large 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.
Not indicated Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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.

  • Salmon
  • Sweet Potato
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Farmina Salmon, Cod & Cantaloupe Melon Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Sweet Potato, Natural Flavor.

See the full profiles: Farmina Salmon, Cod & Cantaloupe Melon Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Pacific Catch Grain Free Dry Dog Food .

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