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Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula Dry Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula Dry Dog Food
Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 12, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.8 / 10 9.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 28.00%
Fat 17.00% 16.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.50%
Calcium 1.20% Not listed
Phosphorus 1.00% Not listed
Omega-3 0.50% 0.30%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.60%
Taurine Not listed 0.17%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 11.00%
Calories 3761 kcal/kg 3764 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, egg product, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried beet pulp, potatoes, fish meal, flaxseed, natural flavor, dried yeast, salmon oil (a source of DHA), millet, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, carrots, peas, dried kelp, apples, cranberries, rosemary extract, parsley flakes, dried chicory root, 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, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Barley, Oat Meal, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat, Potato Protein, Salmon, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Chicken Hearts And Livers, Salmon Oil, Tapioca Starch, 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. B297923 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Probiotic support, Digestive health, Brain health, Eye health, Antioxidant support Digestive health, High energy, Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage Puppy Puppy
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.

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 8.8 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.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula Dry Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food .

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