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Merrick Lil' Plates Bitty Beef Recipe Dog Treats Natural Balance Rewards Minis Real Salmon Dog Treats

Natural Balance Rewards Minis Real Salmon Dog Treats scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Lil' Plates Bitty Beef Recipe Dog Treats and Natural Balance Rewards Minis Real Salmon Dog Treats compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Lil' Plates Bitty Beef Recipe Dog Treats
Merrick Lil' Plates Bitty Beef Recipe Dog Treats

Verified Jul 21, 2026

Natural Balance Rewards Minis Real Salmon Dog Treats
Natural Balance Rewards Minis Real Salmon Dog Treats

Verified Jul 26, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.0 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
11.00% 10.00%
Fat 3.00% 4.00%
Fiber 4.00% 4.00%
Omega-3 0.25% Not listed
Omega-6 0.25% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
32.00% 22.00%
Calories 2823 kcal/kg 2815 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Beef, Peas, Potato Protein, Potato Starch, Potatoes, Vegetable Glycerin, Brown Sugar, Cane Molasses, Flaxseed, Lecithin, Dried Cultured Whey, Salt, Pea Fiber, Citric Acid For Freshness, Vinegar, Potassium Chloride, Natural Smoke Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness, Apples, Carrots, Blueberries, Inulin. B283923 Show full list
SALMON, POTATOES, PEAS, SWEET POTATOES, GLYCERIN, CANE MOLASSES, SALT, GUAR GUM, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), ROSEMARY EXTRACT Show full list
Limited ingredient No Yes
Health focus Digestive health, Skin coat health Sensitive stomach, Digestive health, Weight management
Format & suitability
Food type Treat Treat
Texture Soft Chew Soft Chew
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
Breed size Small 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 No
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 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
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Pea
  • Potato
  • Cane Molasses

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Natural Balance Rewards Minis Real Salmon Dog Treats scores higher, 8.2 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Pea, Potato, Cane Molasses.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Lil' Plates Bitty Beef Recipe Dog Treats does not list an AAFCO status; Natural Balance Rewards Minis Real Salmon Dog Treats is not.

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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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