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Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food

Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.8 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food and Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 26, 2026

Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food
Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.6 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
34.00% 33.00%
Fat 16.00% 16.00%
Fiber 3.50% 3.80%
Omega-3 0.30% Not listed
Omega-6 2.80% Not listed
Taurine 0.17% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 9.00%
Calories 3700 kcal/kg 3614 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, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Turkey, Potato Protein, Flaxseed, Beef Liver, 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, 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. B278324 Show full list
Beef Meal, Peas, Garbanzo Beans, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potatoes, Blood Meal Conventionally Dried, Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Yeast Culture, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Carrot Powder, Tomato Pomace, Salt, Organic Dried Seaweed Meal, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Stearate, Zinc Methionine Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, DL-Methionine, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Silicon Dioxide, L-Carnitine, Selenium Yeast, Brewers Dried Yeast, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract, Inulin, Lecithin, Folic Acid, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Joint care, Skin coat health, High energy High energy, Immune support, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Allergy support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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 Yes
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.

  • Beef
  • Sweet Potato
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 7.8 to 7.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Hero's Banquet Grain Free Dry Dog Food and Victor Grain Free Active Dog & Puppy Dry Dog Food .

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