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Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Simply Nourish Source Adult Beef & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato 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 Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Simply Nourish Source Adult Beef & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 29, 2026

Simply Nourish Source Adult Beef & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food
Simply Nourish Source Adult Beef & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.5 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 32.00%
Fat 17.00% 17.00%
Fiber 3.50% 5.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.20%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.90%
Omega-3 0.80% 0.80%
Omega-6 3.00% 1.50%
Taurine 0.17% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3662 kcal/kg 3654 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Beef, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Peas, Salmon Meal, Deboned Bison, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat, Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Tapioca, Flaxseed, Dried Yeast, Sunflower Oil, 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, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Mixed Tocopherols for Freshness. 2C38496 Show full list
Deboned Beef, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Dried Potatoes, Dried Peas, Dried Egg Product, Pea Starch, Ground Flaxseed, Deboned Bison, Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Chicory Root, Dried Carrots, Dried Kale, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Blueberries, Choline Chloride , DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Sulfate), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy Skin coat health, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed 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 No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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.

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Potato
  • Pea
  • Bison

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato 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: Chicken, Turkey, Potato, Pea, Bison.

See the full profiles: Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Simply Nourish Source Adult Beef & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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