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Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food NutriSource Large Breed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Large Breed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 26, 2026

NutriSource Large Breed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
NutriSource Large Breed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 10, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.2 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
21.00% 23.00%
Fat 14.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.50% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.60% 0.40%
Omega-6 2.90% 2.00%
Taurine 0.17% 0.08%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3806 kcal/kg 3918 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, oat meal, barley, sweet potatoes, chicken fat, potato 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], preserved with mixed tocopherols. C286324 Show full list
chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oatmeal, natural chicken and turkey flavors, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), dried plain beet pulp, whole grain sorghum, dried yeast, brewers rice, flax seed, menhaden fishmeal, salt, potassium chloride, salmon oil (preserved with tocopherols), DL methionine, choline chloride, threonine, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), brewers dried yeast, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), calcium carbonate, taurine, lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, L-carnitine, rosemary extract Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Marketed benefits Skin coat health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach, Allergy support Probiotic support, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Heart care, Brain health, Antioxidant support, Joint care
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 All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record We 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.

  • Chicken
  • Brown Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Barley
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.2 to 8.7 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Chicken Fat.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; NutriSource Large Breed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and NutriSource Large Breed Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food .

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