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Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food Wellness Core Wholesome Grains Ocean Whitefish & Herring Recipe Dry Dog Food

Wellness Core Wholesome Grains Ocean Whitefish & Herring Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.5. 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 Wellness Core Wholesome Grains Ocean Whitefish & Herring 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

Wellness Core Wholesome Grains Ocean Whitefish & Herring Recipe Dry Dog Food
Wellness Core Wholesome Grains Ocean Whitefish & Herring Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.5 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
32.00% 34.00%
Fat 16.00% 15.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.25%
Calcium Not listed 1.60%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.20%
Omega-3 0.60% 2.25%
Omega-6 2.15% 2.75%
Taurine 0.17% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3799 kcal/kg 3636 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
Whitefish, Herring Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal, Barley, Whitefish Meal, Canola Oil, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, High energy Joint care, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
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 Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
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 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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Whitefish
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Wellness Core Wholesome Grains Ocean Whitefish & Herring Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Barley, Oatmeal, Whitefish, Natural Flavor.

See the full profiles: Merrick Backcountry Raw Infused With Healthy Grains Pacific Catch Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wellness Core Wholesome Grains Ocean Whitefish & Herring Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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