Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Lamb Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Lamb Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Lamb Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.7 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.60% |
| Omega-6 | 4.00% | 2.15% |
| Taurine | 0.25% | 0.17% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
9.00% | 11.00% |
| Calories | 3832 kcal/kg | 3799 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Salmon Meal, Oats, Barley, Tapioca, Natural Pork Flavor, Deboned Pork, Pork Meal, Quinoa, Pork Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Deboned Salmon, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Inulin, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Parsley. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Meal, Whitefish Meal, Potato Protein, Pork Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Potatoes, 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. C298025 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Heart care, Immune support, Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy, Antioxidant support | Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| 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.
- Salmon
- Barley
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Lamb Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.5 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: Salmon, Barley.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Lamb Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Halo Elevate Healthy Grains Lamb Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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