Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Rachael Ray Nutrish High Protein Beef, Potato & Peas Recipe With Venison & Lamb Dry Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Rachael Ray Nutrish High Protein Beef, Potato & Peas Recipe With Venison & Lamb Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.3 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
28.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 15.00% | 15.00% |
| Fiber | 4.50% | 5.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.30% | 1.00% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Taurine | 0.17% | 0.25% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
11.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3564 kcal/kg | 3610 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned beef, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, potatoes, peas, natural flavor, turkey meal, chicken fat, pea protein, miscanthus grass, dried yeast, salmon oil, flaxseed, 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], apples, blueberries, DLMethionine, 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 B5), 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. B278923 Show full list Show less |
Beef, Chicken Meal, Whole Dried Potato, Natural Pork Flavor, Dried Peas, Pea Starch, Sunflower Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Beef Meal, Whole Flaxseed, Pea Protein, Venison, Lamb, Menhaden Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Salt, Taurine, 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), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Zinc Sulfate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid (Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy | High energy, Joint care, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | Adult, Puppy |
| Breed size | Small, Medium | 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.
- Beef
- Chicken
- Potato
- Pea
- Chicken Fat
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 7.6 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: Beef, Chicken, Potato, Pea, Chicken Fat.
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