Canidae Pure Petite Grain Free Minced Duck & Pumpkin Wet Dog Food Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food
Canidae Pure Petite Grain Free Minced Duck & Pumpkin Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Canidae Pure Petite Grain Free Minced Duck & Pumpkin Wet Dog Food and Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 22, 2026 |
Verified Jul 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.50% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Fiber | 1.50% | 1.40% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 893 kcal/kg | 973 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Duck Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Whites, Duck, Dried Peas, Pumpkin, Guar Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide, Choline Chloride, 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, Menhaden Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum 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 | Yes | No |
| Health focus | Sensitive stomach | Digestive health, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Minced | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | 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. |
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.
- Duck Broth
- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
- Egg White
- Duck
- Pea
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Canidae Pure Petite Grain Free Minced Duck & Pumpkin Wet Dog Food 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: Duck Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Egg White, Duck, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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