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Instinct BeNatural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct BeNatural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct BeNatural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct BeNatural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
25.00% Not listed
Fat 15.00% Not listed
Fiber 5.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.40% 0.30%
Omega-6 2.30% 2.35%
Taurine Not listed 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 12.00%
Calories 3750 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Barley, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Fish Meal, Sorghum, Salmon Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Carrots, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Yeast, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Choline Chloride, Freeze-Dried Pollock, Yeast Culture, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Pumpkin Seeds, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Salmon, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oat meal, canola meal, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, dried yeast, natural flavor, sunflower oil, dried beet pulp, potassium chloride, lamb meal, flaxseed, quinoa, carrots, apples, MINERALS [zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], choline chloride, calcium carbonate. C285925 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Endurance support, Immune support, Cognitive health, Mobility support, Skin coat health Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried 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 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.
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
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

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

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Instinct BeNatural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Instinct BeNatural Real Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice 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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