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Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food and Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food
Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 28.00%
Fat 20.00% 15.00%
Fiber 2.50% 4.50%
Calcium 1.10% 1.20%
Phosphorus 0.91% 1.00%
Omega-3 2.50% 0.40%
Omega-6 1.80% 3.00%
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 3664 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
sea bass, dehydrated sea bass, sweet potatoes, pea starch, dehydrated fish, pork fat, flaxseed, herring oil, hydrolyzed fish, natural flavors, chicken fat, dried kelp, dried fennel, calcium carbonate, pea fiber, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, chamomile, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, brewers dried yeast, dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, powdered cellulose, salt, 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 iodate, DL-Methionine, taurine, L- Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Miscanthus Grass, Salmon Oil, Potato Protein, Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, MINERALS [Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate], Dl-Methionine, Sunflower Oil, 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], Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness. B278823 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, Probiotic support Brain health, Joint care, Skin coat health, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
Breed size Small 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 Not indicated
Life stages All Life Stages 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.

  • Sweet Potato
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Farmina Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp, and Fennel Puppy Mini Dry Dog Food and Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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