Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 10.0 to 9.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food and Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 22, 2026 |
Verified Aug 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
9.2 / 10 | 10.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
24.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.00% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 0.60% | 0.75% |
| Omega-6 | 2.60% | 1.60% |
| Taurine | 0.17% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
11.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3726 kcal/kg | 3903 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Oat Meal, Barley, Sweet Potatoes, Canola Oil, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, 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], Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols. C286524 Show full list Show less |
Salmon, rice, barley, canola meal, oat meal, fish meal, salmon meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, dried yeast, natural flavor, sunflower oil, fish oil, dried chicory root, calcium carbonate, salt, potassium chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, 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], taurine, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], DL-Methionine, choline chloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Marketed benefits | Skin coat health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach, Allergy support | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Joint care, 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 & balancedWhether 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 |
SubstantiationHow 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 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 | Yes |
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 | No |
| 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
- Oatmeal
- Barley
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 10.0 to 9.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Oatmeal, Barley.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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