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Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food PetKind Canada Fresh Red Meat Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food and PetKind Canada Fresh Red Meat Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Great Plains Red Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

PetKind Canada Fresh Red Meat Dry Dog Food
PetKind Canada Fresh Red Meat Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
35.00% Not listed
Fat 17.00% Not listed
Fiber 3.50% Not listed
Calcium Not listed 0.95%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.85%
Omega-3 0.30% 2.15%
Omega-6 2.30% 2.23%
Taurine 0.17% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% Not listed
Calories 3710 kcal/kg 3627 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Beef, Pork and Bone Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Pork Fat, Potato Protein, Lamb, Sunflower Oil, Beef Liver, Flaxseed, Tapioca, 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, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, 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) B278024 Show full list
Beef, pork meal, chickpeas, sweet potato, lamb meal, flaxseed, alfalfa meal, pork fat, fish oil, pumpkin, carrot, spinach, apple, cranberry, broccoli, blueberry, banana, natural pork flavour, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, choline chloride, calcium propionate, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (preservative) Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy Joint care, Probiotic support, 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 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 Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation 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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Sweet Potato
  • Pork Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Pork, Sweet Potato, Pork Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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