Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Ocean Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.3 to 9.2. 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 Stella & Chewy's Wild Red Raw Coated Wholesome Grains Ocean Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 4, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.3 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
32.00% | 33.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 5.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.60% | 1.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.15% | 3.50% |
| Taurine | 0.17% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
11.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3799 kcal/kg | 3621 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery 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 Show less |
Whitefish, Salmon, Whitefish Meal, Barley, Oatmeal, Trout, Ground Flaxseed, Natural Fish Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Salmon Meal, Tomato Pomace, Cod, Mackerel, Herring, Pumpkin, Ground Pumpkin Seeds, Chia Seed, Organic Cranberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Broccoli, Organic Beets, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash, Organic Blueberries, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Cod Liver Oil, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Gelatin, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum fermentation product, Dried Bacillus Coagulans fermentation product, Rosemary, Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, High energy | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult, Puppy |
| 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 recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Salmon
- Barley
- Oatmeal
- Whitefish
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.3 to 9.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Barley, Oatmeal, Whitefish.
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