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Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 18, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.6 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 28.00%
Fat 16.00% 16.00%
Fiber 3.50% 3.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 0.30% 0.20%
Omega-6 2.60% 2.00%
Taurine 0.17% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3764 kcal/kg 3697 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Barley, Oat Meal, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat, Potato Protein, Salmon, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Chicken Hearts And Livers, Salmon Oil, 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. B297923 Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Salt, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, High energy, Joint care Skin coat health, Digestive health, Brain health, Eye health, Immune support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Baked
Life stage Puppy Puppy
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 Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation How 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 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 PetSmart

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Brown Rice
  • Chicken
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brown Rice, Chicken, Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused Puppy Recipe With Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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