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Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Great Plains Red Recipe Dry Dog Food

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Great Plains Red Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Great Plains Red Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Great Plains Red Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 34.00%
Fat 15.50% 17.00%
Fiber 4.00% 3.50%
Omega-3 0.60% 0.30%
Omega-6 2.60% 2.50%
Taurine 0.10% 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 11.00%
Calories 3640 kcal/kg 3760 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Fish Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Oatmeal, Freeze-Dried Chicken, Natural Flavor, Sweet Potato, Ground Flaxseeds, Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver, Dried Yeast, Carrots, Pumpkin Seeds, Salt, Freeze-Dried Chicken Heart, Dried Egg, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Citrus Pulp, Dried Beet Pulp, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Dried Ginger, Dried Chicory Root, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Choline Chloride, Annatto Extract, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Yeast Culture, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, 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, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Deboned Beef, Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Lamb, Lamb Meal, Flaxseed, Beef Liver, Dried Yeast, Tapioca, 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, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness. 2B20504 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Skin coat health Digestive health, Joint care, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
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 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.

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Chicken Fat
  • Oatmeal
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Chicken Fat, Oatmeal, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Great Plains Red Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Instinct Rawboost Whole Grain Gut Health Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Great Plains Red Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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