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Holistic Select Adult Health Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Holistic Select Adult Health Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Holistic Select Adult Health Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food and Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Holistic Select Adult Health Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food
Holistic Select Adult Health Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
25.00% 24.00%
Fat 13.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.50% 5.00%
Calcium 1.00% Not listed
Phosphorus 0.80% Not listed
Omega-3 1.50% 0.60%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.60%
Taurine 0.09% 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 11.00%
Calories 3599 kcal/kg 3726 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Rice, Anchovy Meal, Sardine Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Glucosamine), Canola Oil, Oats, Flaxseed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Pumpkin, Salmon Oil, Cranberries, Apples, Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Papayas, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Blueberries, Pomegranates, Vitamin E Supplement, Inulin, Dried Kelp, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ground Cinnamon, Ground Fennel, Ground Peppermint, Sodium Selenite, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Dried Lactobacillus delbrueckii Fermentation Product, Dried Streptococcus thermophilus Fermentation Product, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma reesei Fermentation Product, Dried Rhizopus oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract Show full list
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Oat Meal, Barley, Sweet Potatoes, Canola Oil, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, 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, 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], Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols. C286524 Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support, Joint care, Immune support, Heart care Skin coat health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach, Allergy support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult 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 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.
Yes 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 Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Brown Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Salmon
  • Canola Oil
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Holistic Select Adult Health Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Salmon, Canola Oil, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Holistic Select Adult Health Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

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