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Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 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 Jul 24, 2026

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
21.00% 24.00%
Fat 14.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.50% 3.50%
Calcium Not listed 0.50%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.40%
Omega-3 0.60% 0.20%
Omega-6 2.90% 2.00%
Taurine 0.17% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3806 kcal/kg 3631 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, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Chia Seed, Dried Coconut, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Egg Product, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Kale, Dried Spinach, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Skin coat health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach, Allergy support Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, Sensitive stomach
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Baked
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes 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 Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Not listed
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
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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?

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.2 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.

See the full profiles: Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Bites Chicken & 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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