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Merrick Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Lamb & Chickpeas Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.0 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Lamb & Chickpeas Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Lamb & Chickpeas Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.0 / 10 7.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
30.00% 31.00%
Fat 17.00% 17.00%
Fiber 4.50% 4.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.90%
Omega-3 0.30% 0.50%
Omega-6 2.10% 2.70%
Taurine 0.17% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3705 kcal/kg 3519 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Lamb, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Whitefish Meal, Flaxseed, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, Salmon Oil, 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 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. 2C38486 Show full list
Deboned Lamb, Turkey Meal, Salmon Meal, Whole Peas, Sweet Potato, Chickpeas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid), Lamb Meal, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomatoes, Yeast Culture, Salt, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Apples, Dried Blueberries, Dried Carrots, Zinc Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Iron Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Proteinate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Manganous Oxide, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy Probiotic support, Immune support, Skin coat health, Heart care, 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 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 Yes
Life stages Not listed Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Deboned Lamb
  • Turkey
  • Sweet Potato
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.0 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: Deboned Lamb, Turkey, Sweet Potato, Pea, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Nulo Freestyle High-Protein Lamb & Chickpeas Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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