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Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dry Dog Food

Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon 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 Jul 22, 2026

Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dry Dog Food
Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.8 / 10 8.3 / 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% 16.00%
Fiber 3.50% 5.00%
Calcium Not listed 1.40%
Phosphorus Not listed 1.00%
Omega-3 0.80% 1.00%
Omega-6 3.00% 3.50%
Taurine 0.17% 0.09%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3662 kcal/kg 3716 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 Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Potatoes, Lentils, Peas, Salmon Meal, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Spinach, Broccoli, Vitamin E Supplement, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), 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, 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, High energy Immune support, Skin coat health, Joint care, Probiotic support, Antioxidant support, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
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 Adult Maintenance, All Life Stages
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
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Potato
  • Pea
  • Salmon
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Potato, Pea, Salmon, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Grain Free Real Beef, Bison & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Salmon Dry Dog Food .

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