Merrick Grain Free Real Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food Weruva Duck & Rice Dinner Wet Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Real Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Merrick Grain Free Real Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food and Weruva Duck & Rice Dinner Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 7.00% |
| Fat | 2.00% | 3.00% |
| Fiber | 1.40% | 1.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
78.00% | 83.00% |
| Calories | 996 kcal/kg | 997 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | High |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Duck, Duck Liver, Turkey Broth, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salmon Oil, Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, 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), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite). Show full list Show less |
Duck, Duck Broth, Rice, Flaxseed, Calcium Lactate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Coconut Oil, Inulin, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Nicotinic Acid (Vitamin B3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Not listed | Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Pate | Broth |
| Processing | Canned | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether 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 |
SubstantiationHow 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 guidelinesThe 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 accreditedThe 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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Duck
- Tricalcium Phosphate
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Grain Free Real Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.3 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: Duck, Tricalcium Phosphate.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Merrick Grain Free Real Duck Dinner Wet Dog Food and Weruva Duck & Rice 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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