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Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food Pate Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food

Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food Pate and Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food Pate
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food Pate

Verified Sep 15, 2026

Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food
Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food

Verified Oct 11, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.3 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
9.00% 10.00%
Fat 6.00% 6.00%
Fiber 1.00% 1.40%
Omega-3 0.05% Not listed
Omega-6 0.50% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1189 kcal/kg 1219 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver, brown rice, dried egg product, barley, guar gum, potassium chloride, salt, cassia gum, carrageenan, dicalcium phosphate, flaxseed meal, oatmeal, sunflower oil, choline chloride, fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), ferrous sulfate, 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, folic acid Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, 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). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Skin coat health High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Loaf
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage All Life Stages Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether 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 Not listed
Substantiation How 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 guidelines The 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 accredited The 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 record We 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 Broth
  • Chicken Liver
  • Egg Product
  • Guar Gum
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Salt

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Egg Product, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food Pate is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Classic Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food Pate and Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken 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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