Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food Orijen Tundra Stew Recipe With Shredded Beef, Duck & Lamb Wet Dog Food
Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.9 to 8.3. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food and Orijen Tundra Stew Recipe With Shredded Beef, Duck & Lamb Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
Verified Sep 13, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.9 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 11.00% |
| Fat | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| Fiber | 1.40% | 1.50% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 1137 kcal/kg | 1100 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
DEBONED LAMB, LAMB BROTH, BEEF BROTH, BEEF, BEEF LIVER, DRIED EGG WHITES, SWEET POTATOES, CARROTS, POTATO STARCH, PEAS, GUAR GUM,TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVOR, 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 Show less |
Lamb, lamb bone broth, beef bone broth, fish bone broth, duck, beef, lamb liver, eggs, dried egg whites, beef kidney, whole mackerel, carrots, natural flavor, organic guar gum, salt, pumpkin, broccoli, blueberries, sunflower oil, salmon oil, choline chloride, vitamins [vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], minerals [potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, potassium iodide], inulin, turmeric Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, High energy | Hydration support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Gravy | Shredded |
| Processing | Steam Cooked | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | Small | 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. |
Not indicated | Yes |
| Life stages | Not listed | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow 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 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 recordWe 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.
- Lamb
- Beef
- Egg White
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.9 to 8.3 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Beef, Egg White.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Orijen Tundra Stew Recipe With Shredded Beef, Duck & Lamb Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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