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Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Limited+ Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food

Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Limited+ Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food and Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Limited+ Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Limited+ Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Limited+ Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
34.00% 30.00%
Fat 17.00% 17.00%
Fiber 3.50% 3.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.10%
Omega-3 0.30% 2.15%
Omega-6 3.00% 3.25%
Taurine 0.17% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3636 kcal/kg 3535 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Salmon Meal, Duck, Natural Flavor, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Tapioca, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Salmon Oil, 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. 2C37072 Show full list
Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chickpeas, Sweet Potato, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Ground Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Potassium Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganous Oxide, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy Allergy support, Probiotic support, Sensitive stomach, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Adult Puppy, Adult, All Life Stages
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Deboned Turkey
  • Turkey
  • Sweet Potato

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Limited+ Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Deboned Turkey, Turkey, Sweet Potato.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Kibble Limited+ Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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