Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Lamb Recipe in Gravy Wet Dog Food
Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.9 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food and Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Lamb Recipe in Gravy Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
Verified Sep 15, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 8.00% |
| Fat | 3.50% | 4.50% |
| Fiber | 1.40% | 1.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 1137 kcal/kg | 1030 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 Broth, Beef Broth, Vegetable Broth, Pork Liver, Dried Egg Whites, Potatoes, Peas, Dried Egg Product, Potato Starch, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sweet Potatoes, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Inulin, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Raspberries, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Menhaden Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum, Natural Roasted Flavor, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, High energy | Antioxidant support, Digestive health, Eye health, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Gravy | Chunks In Gravy |
| Processing | Steam Cooked | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult | Puppy, 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 | Growth (puppy/kitten), 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
- Lamb Broth
- Beef Broth
- Egg White
- Potato Starch
- Pea
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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 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Lamb Broth, Beef Broth, Egg White, Potato Starch, Pea.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Merrick Lil' Plates Little Lamb Chop Stew Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Lamb Recipe in Gravy Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.
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