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Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Large Breed Turkey & Peas Dry Dog Food

Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.8. 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 MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Large Breed Turkey & Peas 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

Dry pet food
Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Large Breed Turkey & Peas Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
34.00% 32.00%
Fat 17.00% 14.00%
Fiber 3.50% 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.90%
Omega-3 0.30% 0.50%
Omega-6 3.00% 2.70%
Taurine 0.17% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3636 kcal/kg 3523 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, Chicken Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Whole Peas, Sweet Potato, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Lentils, Pea Fiber, Deboned Trout, Natural Turkey Flavor, Yeast Culture, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Dried Tomatoes, Dried Carrots, Dried Apples, Dried Blueberries, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Sweet Fennel, Dandelion, Chamomile, L-Carnitine, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Iron Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy Joint care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support, Immune support, Metabolic support, Heart care, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
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 Adult Maintenance
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
  • Chicken
  • Sweet Potato
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.2 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

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 MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Large Breed Turkey & Peas Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Backcountry Raw-Infused Game Bird Recipe Grain Free Dry Dog Food and Nulo MedalSeries High-Protein Kibble Large Breed Turkey & Peas Dry Dog Food .

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