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Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain Turkey & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain Turkey & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain Turkey & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food and Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain Turkey & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain Turkey & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 23, 2026

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
24.00% 23.00%
Fat 14.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.50%
Omega-3 0.30% 0.90%
Omega-6 2.40% 1.75%
Taurine 0.12% 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 11.00%
Calories 3560 kcal/kg 3632 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Turkey, turkey meal, sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried yeast, natural flavor, flaxseed, dried beet pulp, salmon oil (a source of DHA), dicalcium phosphate, salt, potassium chloride, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, dried chicory root, yucca schidigera extract, L-Carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, ascorbic acid (preservative), vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Show full list
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Canola Oil, Potato Protein, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, 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], Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness. B286423 Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support Skin coat health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult, Puppy, Senior 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) 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 We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Sweet Potato
  • Potato
  • Pea
  • Canola Oil
  • Natural Flavor
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain Turkey & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Sweet Potato, Potato, Pea, Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Kirkland Signature Nature's Domain Turkey & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

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