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Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Grain Free Sweet Potato & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.1 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Grain Free Sweet Potato & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

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

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Grain Free Sweet Potato & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Grain Free Sweet Potato & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.1 / 10 7.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
23.00% 20.00%
Fat 14.00% 10.00%
Fiber 4.50% 4.00%
Calcium Not listed 0.80%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.60%
Omega-3 0.90% 0.65%
Omega-6 1.75% 2.00%
Taurine 0.17% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3632 kcal/kg 3460 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Canola Oil, Potato Protein, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, 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], DL-Methionine, Sunflower Oil, 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], Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness. B286423 Show full list
Sweet Potatoes, Bison, Potatoes, Potato Protein, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Dried Potatoes, Flaxseed, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes Yes
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach Allergy support, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach
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 Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Sweet Potato
  • Potato
  • Canola Oil
  • Potato Protein
  • Pea Protein

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.1 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Sweet Potato, Potato, Canola Oil, Potato Protein, Pea Protein.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Grain Free Sweet Potato & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Real Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Grain Free Sweet Potato & Bison Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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