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KOHA Lone Star Brisket Slow Cooked Stew Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Itsy Bitsy Beef Stew Wet Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

KOHA Lone Star Brisket Slow Cooked Stew Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food and Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Itsy Bitsy Beef Stew Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
KOHA Lone Star Brisket Slow Cooked Stew Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food
KOHA Lone Star Brisket Slow Cooked Stew Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Itsy Bitsy Beef Stew Wet Dog Food
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain Free Itsy Bitsy Beef Stew Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 30, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 8.00%
Fat 3.00% 3.00%
Fiber 1.50% 1.40%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
83.00% 82.00%
Calories 830 kcal/kg 904 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Beef Broth, Vegetable Broth, Porcine Plasma, Green Beans, Dried Egg Product, Lentils, Carrots, Guar Gum, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Fenugreek Seed, Vitamin E Supplement, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid. Show full list
BEEF, BEEF BROTH, VENISON BROTH, BEEF LIVER, DRIED EGG WHITES, POTATO STARCH, SWEET POTATOES, CARROTS, GREEN BEANS, APPLES, PEAS, GUAR GUM, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR,CALCIUM CARBONATE, 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), XANTHAN GUM. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, Hydration support, Sensitive stomach Digestive health, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Chunks In Gravy Chunks In Gravy
Processing Canned Not listed
Life stage Puppy, Adult Adult
Breed size Large Small
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 Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) All Life Stages
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.

  • Beef
  • Beef Broth
  • Green Bean
  • Carrot

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Broth, Green Bean, Carrot.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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