Merrick Grain Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Open Farm RawMix Tide & Terrain Grain-Free Dry Dog Kibble
Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Merrick Grain Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Open Farm RawMix Tide & Terrain Grain-Free Dry Dog Kibble compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 29, 2026 |
Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 30.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 15.00% |
| Fiber | 3.50% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 0.60% | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 2.00% | 1.50% |
| Taurine | 0.17% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
11.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3686 kcal/kg | 3750 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Whitefish Meal, Potato Protein, Pork Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Apples, Blueberries, 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. B279024 Show full list Show less |
Wild-Alaskan Pollock, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Coconut Oil, Menhaden Fish Meal, Humanely Raised Beef, Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon, Flaxseed, Pumpkin, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Carrots, Natural Flavor (yeast), G.A.P. Step 1 Pork, G.A.P. Step 1 Pork Liver, Apples, Cranberries, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Tapioca, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Humanely Raised Beef Kidneys, Taurine, G.A.P. Step 4 Beef Bone Broth, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Organic Butternut Squash, Organic Blueberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Kale, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Joint care, High energy | Skin coat health, Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Puppy, Adult, Senior |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small, Medium |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| 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 | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe 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.
- Salmon
- Sweet Potato
- Potato
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Sweet Potato, Potato.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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