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Finley's Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Finley's Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food and Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Finley's Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food
Finley's Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 14, 2026

Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 9.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 26.00%
Fat Not listed 15.00%
Fiber Not listed 14.50%
Omega-3 1.00% 0.30%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.10%
Taurine 0.08% 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 12.00%
Calories 3510 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, whole grain sorghum, oatmeal, pea protein, flax seed, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), natural flavor, dried yeast, canola oil (preserved with tocopherols), peas, brewers rice, potato protein, pea fiber, tricalcium phosphate, menhaden fishmeal, salt, dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, kale, dried carrots, DL methionine, choline chloride, dried tomato pomace, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), threonine, fructooligosaccharide, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, marine microalgae oil, dried pumpkin, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), taurine, calcium carbonate, lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), turmeric, yucca schidigera extract, brewers dried yeast, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Meal, Canola Meal, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Dried Yeast, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Lamb Meal, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Sunflower Oil, Quinoa, Carrots, Apples, Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Taurine, Choline Chloride, 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], Calcium Carbonate. G290725 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support, Joint care Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) 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.
Yes No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Finley's Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Finley's Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetable Recipe Dry Dog Food and Merrick Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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