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Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food Nature's Recipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 2026

Nature's Recipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nature's Recipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
Not listed 22.00%
Fat Not listed 12.00%
Fiber Not listed 4.50%
Calcium Not listed 1.00%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.80%
Omega-3 0.30% 0.20%
Omega-6 2.40% 2.20%
Taurine 0.17% 0.12%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 10.00%
Calories Not listed 3480 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oat meal, canola meal, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, natural flavor, dried yeast, sunflower oil, dried egg product, fish oil, lamb meal, flaxseed, potassium chloride, 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), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 supplement], choline chloride, calcium carbonate. F280825 Show full list
Chicken, chicken meal, brewers rice, barley, feeding oatmeal, canola meal, solvent extracted rice bran, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), turkey meal, natural flavor, salt, flaxseed, potassium chloride, taurine, DL-methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate , d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), choline chloride, lactic acid, citric acid (used as a preservative), yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health Joint care
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Small 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
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.

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Barley
  • Oatmeal
  • Canola
  • Mixed Tocopherol

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.8 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: Chicken, Brown Rice, Barley, Oatmeal, Canola, Mixed Tocopherol.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Nature's Recipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Kitchen Comforts Small Breed Real Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and Nature's Recipe Small Bites Chicken, Barley & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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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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