Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Grain Free Dry Dog Food Rachael Ray Nutrish Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Grain Free Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 7.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Grain Free Dry Dog Food and Rachael Ray Nutrish Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 5.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.30% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 2.80% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | 0.17% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
11.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3626 kcal/kg | 3570 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Turkey Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Salmon, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Chicken Hearts And Livers, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, 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. B278123 Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Salmon Meal, Canola Meal, Sweet Potato, Pea Starch, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sunflower Meal, Dried Peas, Potato, Tapioca, Fish Meal, Whole Flaxseed, Salt, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Natural Flavor, Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Choline Chloride, Lactic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Joint care | Digestive health, Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Not indicated | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Not listed | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Not listed | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Sweet Potato
- Potato
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
- Salmon
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Grain Free Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 7.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Sweet Potato, Potato, Pea, Chicken Fat, Salmon.
See the full profiles: Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Grain Free Dry Dog Food and Rachael Ray Nutrish Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food .
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