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Natural Balance Health Protection Chicken, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food

Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Natural Balance Health Protection Chicken, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food and Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Natural Balance Health Protection Chicken, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Health Protection Chicken, Pumpkin & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food
Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.2 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
6.00% 8.00%
Fat 3.50% 3.00%
Fiber 1.50% 1.50%
Omega-3 0.10% Not listed
Omega-6 0.70% Not listed
Taurine 0.05% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 82.00%
Calories 939 kcal/kg 972 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Turkey Broth, Chicken Liver, Pumpkin, Brown Rice, Carrots, Peas, Natural Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Hearts, Potato Starch, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Guar Gum, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Ground Flaxseed, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Sodium Phosphate, Inulin, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Magnesium Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate. Show full list
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
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health Digestive health, High energy, Weight management, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Stew Chunks In Gravy
Processing Canned 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 Yes
Life stages Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
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.

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Broth
  • Turkey Broth
  • Carrot
  • Pea
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Chunky Grain Free Colossal Chicken Dinner in Gravy Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.3 to 8.2 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: Chicken, Chicken Broth, Turkey Broth, Carrot, Pea, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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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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