Skip to content

8,000+ pet foods rated. Your best match, free in 30 seconds.

Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food

Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food and Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food
Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food

Verified Sep 2, 2026

Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food
Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food
KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.4 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 10.00%
Fat 3.50% 5.00%
Fiber 1.40% 2.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 78.00%
Calories 973 kcal/kg 1296 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
DEBONED DUCK, DUCK BROTH, CHICKEN BROTH, CHICKEN LIVER, DEBONED CHICKEN, DRIED EGG WHITES, POTATO STARCH, POTATOES, CARROTS, PEAS, GUAR GUM, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, 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), CHOLINE CHLORIDE,XANTHAN GUM. Show full list
Cage-Free Duck, Cage-Free Chicken, Duck Broth, Tapioca, Chicken Liver, Dried Egg, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide), Sodium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Celery Powder, Calcium Sulfate Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Digestive health, High energy Not listed
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Chunks In Gravy Pate
Processing Not listed Canned
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Small 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 Not indicated
Life stages All Life Stages, Adult Maintenance 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 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
Shop Chewy Amazon
Shop Chewy Amazon

Affiliate links · may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Duck
  • Duck Broth
  • Chicken Liver
  • Chicken

Not sure which is right for your pet?

Sign in free to save favorites and compare foods side by side. Add KL+ to see Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food and Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food scored for your pet's breed, age, and health focus.

Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Duck, Duck Broth, Chicken Liver, Chicken.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.

See the full profiles: Merrick Lil' Plates Dainty Duck Medley In Gravy Wet Dog Food and Stella & Chewy's Gourmet Pate With Duck & Chicken Wet Dog Food .

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

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.

Product details are compiled from public sources and may not reflect the latest formulation. Represent one of these brands? Request a correction. Anyone else can email us.