BFF Best Fido Friend I'm In Luck Duck & Rice Wet Dog Food Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food
BFF Best Fido Friend I'm In Luck Duck & Rice Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.9 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
BFF Best Fido Friend I'm In Luck Duck & Rice Wet Dog Food and Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 13, 2026 |
Verified Sep 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
7.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 2.50% | 3.50% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.40% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
84.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 1017 kcal/kg | 973 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Duck Broth, Duck, Rice, Flaxseed, Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Lactate, Coconut Oil, Inulin, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
DEBONED DUCK, DUCK BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, CHICKEN LIVER, DEBONED CHICKEN, DRIED EGG WHITES, POTATO STARCH, POTATOES, CARROTS, PEAS, GUAR GUM, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, 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), VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN B6 VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), CHOLINE CHLORIDE,XANTHAN GUM. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Hydration support, Sensitive stomach | Digestive health, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Broth | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | All Life Stages, Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow 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 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. |
Not indicated | 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 recordWe 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.
- Duck Broth
- Duck
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
BFF Best Fido Friend I'm In Luck Duck & Rice Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.9 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck Broth, Duck.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
BFF Best Fido Friend I'm In Luck Duck & Rice Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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