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Merrick Grain Free Puppy Plate Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food Wellness CORE Hearty Cuts Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food

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

Merrick Grain Free Puppy Plate Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food and Wellness CORE Hearty Cuts Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Plate Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Plate Chicken Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 25, 2026

Wellness CORE Hearty Cuts Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food
Wellness CORE Hearty Cuts Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 22, 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.
9.00% 9.00%
Fat 5.00% 3.50%
Fiber 1.50% 1.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 82.00%
Calories 1076 kcal/kg 967 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Broth, Turkey, Turkey Broth, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Apples, Peas, Dried Egg Product, Potato Protein, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Guar Gum, Calcium Carbonate, Potato Starch, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed Oil, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), flaxseed meal, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], Magnesium Sulfate, 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, Yucca Schidigera Extract. B293023 Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Broth, Turkey Broth, Chicken Liver, Turkey, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Green Beans, Chicken Heart, Guar Gum, Carrots, Apples, Blueberries, Broccoli, Kale, Parsley, Spinach, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Ground Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Canola Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, 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
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus High energy Not listed
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Chunks In Gravy Chunks In Gravy
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage Puppy Adult, Puppy
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.
Not indicated Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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 Yes
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 Broth
  • Turkey
  • Turkey Broth
  • Sweet Potato
  • Egg Product

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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: Chicken Broth, Turkey, Turkey Broth, Sweet Potato, Egg Product.

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