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Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 26.00%
Fat Not listed 12.00%
Fiber Not listed 4.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.80%
Omega-3 0.30% 0.65%
Omega-6 2.35% 1.60%
Taurine 0.17% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 12.00%
Calories Not listed 3567 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oat meal, canola meal, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, dried yeast, natural flavor, sunflower oil, dried beet pulp, potassium chloride, lamb meal, flaxseed, quinoa, carrots, apples, MINERALS [zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], choline chloride, calcium carbonate. C285925 Show full list
Salmon, rice, barley, oat meal, fish meal, canola meal, salmon meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, dried yeast, natural flavor, sunflower oil, dried chicory root, salt, fish oil, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], L-Lysine monohydrochloride, taurine, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], choline chloride, DL-Methionine, potassium citrate, glucosamine hydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health Joint care, Sensitive stomach, Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Large
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 Feeding Trials
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 Yes
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.

  • Salmon
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Canola
  • Beef Fat
  • Mixed Tocopherol
  • Yeast

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Barley, Oatmeal, Canola, Beef Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Yeast.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Salmon & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food .

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