Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh Adult Chunky Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food
Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blue Buffalo Love Made Fresh Adult Chunky Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food and Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 21, 2026 |
Verified Aug 30, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
10.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 4.00% | 3.00% |
| Fiber | 2.00% | 1.50% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
79.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 1091 kcal/kg | 972 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Carrots, Peas, Celery Juice, Brown Rice, Vinegar, preserved with Citric Acid, Powered Cellulose, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, L-Tryptophan, Dried Chicory Root, Natural Flavor, Blueberries, Cranberries, Taurine, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, Turmeric, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Potassium Iodide. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Broth, Turkey Broth, Carrots, Peas, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Guar Gum, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], Flaxseed Oil, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3),Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)], Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate. B299223 Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Not listed | Digestive health, High energy, Weight management, Skin coat health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Stew | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Refrigerated | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| 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 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.
- Chicken
- Chicken Broth
- Carrot
- Pea
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Carrot, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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