Acana Premium Chunks Lamb Recipe in Bone Broth Wet Dog Food Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food
Acana Premium Chunks Lamb Recipe in Bone Broth Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Acana Premium Chunks Lamb Recipe in Bone Broth Wet Dog Food and Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 29, 2026 |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.40% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 1140 kcal/kg | 1137 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Lamb, lamb broth, beef bone broth, beef liver, sweet potatoes, cranberries, carrots, salmon, spinach, dried egg whites, dried egg product, natural flavor, organic guar gum, pumpkin, salt, sodium phosphate, potassium chloride, dicalcium phosphate, sunflower oil, calcium carbonate, minerals (zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, selenium yeast, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, cobalt amino acid chelate, potassium iodide), blueberries, vitamins (thiamine mononitrate, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), choline chloride, taurine. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Lamb, Lamb Broth, Beef Broth, Beef, Beef Liver, Dried Egg Whites, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Potato Starch, Peas, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavor, Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Cinnamon, Ground Cumin, Xanthan Gum. A293523 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Hydration support, Probiotic support | Digestive health, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Broth | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Canned | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Not listed |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Lamb Broth
- Beef Liver
- Sweet Potato
- Carrot
- Egg White
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Acana Premium Chunks Lamb Recipe in Bone Broth Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.1 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: Lamb Broth, Beef Liver, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Egg White.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Acana Premium Chunks Lamb Recipe in Bone Broth Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
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