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Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food and Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food
Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
27.00% 28.00%
Fat 14.00% 15.00%
Fiber 5.00% 4.50%
Calcium 1.20% 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 0.80% 0.30%
Omega-6 1.30% 2.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 11.00%
Calories 3580 kcal/kg 3564 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Chicken Meal, Pearled Barley, Ground Peas, Brown Rice, Turkey Meal, Beef Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Dried Yeast, Sweet Potato, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin, Cranberry, Coconut Meal, Chia Seeds, Dried Kelp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Inulin, Minerals (Zinc Methionine Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Citric Acid (a preservative), 'L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Blueberry, Spinach, Turmeric, Ginger, Chamomile, Parsley, Apple, Dandelion, Dried Spearmint, Cinnamon, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Deboned beef, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, natural flavor, turkey meal, chicken fat, pea protein, miscanthus grass, dried yeast, salmon oil, flaxseed, 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], apples, blueberries, DLMethionine, 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 B5), 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], mixed tocopherols for freshness. B278923 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Probiotic support, Heart care, Immune support, Brain health, Digestive health, Joint care, Skin coat health Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage All Life Stages Puppy
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small, Medium
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.
No 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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Pea
  • Turkey
  • Sweet Potato

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Chicken, Pea, Turkey, Sweet Potato.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Jinx Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food and Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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