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Evolve Classic Crafted Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food

Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Evolve Classic Crafted Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food and Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Evolve Classic Crafted Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

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

Verified Jul 27, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.1 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
9.50% 10.00%
Fat 5.00% 6.00%
Fiber 1.50% 1.40%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
81.50% 78.00%
Calories 758 kcal/kg 1219 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Water Sufficient For Processing, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Salt, Canola Oil, Magnesium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement. 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
Health focus Not listed High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Broth Loaf
Processing Slow Cooked Canned
Life stage Adult 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 Adult Maintenance 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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Deboned Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Natural Flavor
  • Locust Bean Gum

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.1 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: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Liver, Natural Flavor, Locust Bean Gum.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Evolve Classic Crafted Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Merrick Backcountry Real Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Evolve Classic Crafted Meals Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food 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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