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Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food Regal Adult Ocean Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.5 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food and Regal Adult Ocean Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

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

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Regal Adult Ocean Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food
Regal Adult Ocean Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 25.00%
Fat 16.00% 13.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Omega-3 0.60% 1.30%
Omega-6 2.15% Not listed
Taurine 0.17% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3799 kcal/kg 3523 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Meal, Whitefish Meal, Potato Protein, Pork Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Potatoes, Whitefish, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Tapioca, 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 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], Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols. C298025 Show full list
Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Whitefish Meal, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Tomato Pomace, Millet, Natural Flavor, Lecithin, Dried Carrots, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Kelp Meal, New Zealand Green Mussel, Monosodium Phosphate, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, High energy Allergy support, Skin coat health, Joint care, Heart care, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Slow Cooked
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.
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 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.

  • Salmon
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Whitefish
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.5 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Whitefish, Mixed Tocopherol, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Regal Adult Ocean Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food and Regal Adult Ocean Salmon Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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