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Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble Dry

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.2 to 8.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble Dry 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

Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble Dry
Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble Dry

Verified Aug 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
9.2 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
21.00% 22.00%
Fat 14.00% 14.00%
Fiber 4.50% 4.50%
Calcium Not listed 0.50%
Phosphorus Not listed 0.40%
Omega-3 0.60% 0.60%
Omega-6 2.90% 2.50%
Taurine 0.17% 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
11.00% 10.00%
Calories 3806 kcal/kg 3595 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
Whole Grain Barley, Fava Beans, Oats, Dried Yeast, Sweet Potatoes, Potato Protein, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor (plant), Tricalcium Phosphate, Pumpkin, Kale, Carrots, Dandelion Greens, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Salt, DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Cinnamon, Turmeric, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Marketed benefits Skin coat health, Joint care, Sensitive stomach, Allergy support Skin coat health, Allergy support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult, Senior
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 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.

  • Barley
  • Sweet Potato
  • Potato Protein
  • Flaxseed
  • Natural Flavor

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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 8.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Barley, Sweet Potato, Potato Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor.

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; Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble Dry is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food and Open Farm Kind Earth Plant-Based Dog Kibble Dry .

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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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