Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Adult Beef With Vegetables Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Beef Dinner Wet Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Beef Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Adult Beef With Vegetables Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Beef Dinner Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 2, 2026 |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 10.00% |
| Fat | 4.50% | 6.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.40% |
| Omega-3 | 0.10% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 0.50% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 78.00% |
| Calories | 904 kcal/kg | 1099 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Beef, Beef Broth, Lamb Broth, Beef Liver, Lamb, Carrots, Green Beans, Dried Egg Product, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Sweet Potatoes, Ground Flaxseed, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Pumpkin, Dried Parsley, Sodium Carbonate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Inulin, Folic Acid, Ferrous Sulfate, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate, Rosemary, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Not listed | Hydration support, High energy |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Gravy | Loaf |
| Processing | Canned | 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | 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.
- Beef Broth
- Beef Liver
- Egg Product
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Beef Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 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: Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Egg Product, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Adult Beef With Vegetables Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Beef Dinner Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Adult Beef With Vegetables Cuts in Gravy Wet Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Beef Dinner Wet Dog Food .
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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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