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Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Plus Salmon Recipe Soft & Chewy Training Treats Merrick Power Bites Real Salmon Recipe Dog Treats

Merrick Power Bites Real Salmon Recipe Dog Treats scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Plus Salmon Recipe Soft & Chewy Training Treats and Merrick Power Bites Real Salmon Recipe Dog Treats compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Plus Salmon Recipe Soft & Chewy Training Treats
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Plus Salmon Recipe Soft & Chewy Training Treats

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Merrick Power Bites Real Salmon Recipe Dog Treats
Merrick Power Bites Real Salmon Recipe Dog Treats

Verified Jul 17, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.0 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
13.50% 11.00%
Fat 9.50% 3.00%
Fiber 3.00% 4.00%
Omega-3 0.90% 0.25%
Omega-6 1.50% 0.25%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
25.00% 32.00%
Calories 3094 kcal/kg 3008 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Salmon, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Pea Protein, Potatoes, Cane Sugar, Vegetable Glycerin, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Dried Cultured Whey, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite. Show full list
Salmon, Peas, Potatoes, Potato Protein, Potato Starch, Vegetable Glycerin, Brown Sugar, Cane Molasses, Flaxseed, Lecithin, Dried Cultured Whey, Salt, Pea Fiber, Citric Acid (A Preservative), Vinegar, Potassium Chloride, Natural Smoke Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness, Carrots, Apples, Blueberries. B283023 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Skin coat health, Immune support Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Treat Treat
Texture Soft Chew Soft Chew
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 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 Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Salmon
  • Potato
  • Vegetable Glycerin
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Power Bites Real Salmon Recipe Dog Treats scores higher, 8.2 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Salmon, Potato, Vegetable Glycerin, Flaxseed.

See the full profiles: Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Plus Salmon Recipe Soft & Chewy Training Treats and Merrick Power Bites Real Salmon Recipe Dog Treats .

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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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