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Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food Redbarn Hearty Canned Stew Beef & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food and Redbarn Hearty Canned Stew Beef & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food

Verified Oct 10, 2026

Redbarn Hearty Canned Stew Beef & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food
Redbarn Hearty Canned Stew Beef & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Sep 16, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.7 / 10 8.3 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 8.00%
Fat 4.00% 4.50%
Fiber 1.50% 1.50%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.10%
Omega-6 Not listed 0.60%
Taurine Not listed 0.02%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 82.00%
Calories 959 kcal/kg 964 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Vegetable Broth, Beef Liver, Brown Rice, Spinach, Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Potato Protein, Guar Gum, Flaxseed Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide], VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)], Magnesium Sulfate, Cumin, Cinnamon, Choline Chloride, Xanthan Gum. B298823 Show full list
Beef, Beef Broth, Lamb Broth, Beef Liver, Carrots, Lamb, Fish, Dried Egg Product, Green Beans, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Ground Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide), Parsley, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B5 (d-Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Blueberries, Cranberries, Inulin, Choline (Choline Chloride), Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate). Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits High energy Digestive health, Heart care, Eye health, Brain health, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Stew Stew
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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed 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 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 Broth
  • Beef Liver
  • Egg Product
  • Natural Flavor

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Egg Product, Natural Flavor.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Redbarn Hearty Canned Stew Beef & Carrot Recipe Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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