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Merrick Lil' Plates Small Surfin' + Turfin' Supper In Gravy Wet Dog Food Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food

Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.0. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Lil' Plates Small Surfin' + Turfin' Supper In Gravy Wet Dog Food and Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Surfin' + Turfin' Supper In Gravy Wet Dog Food
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Surfin' + Turfin' Supper In Gravy Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food
Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 28, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.0 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.50% 9.00%
Fat 3.50% 3.50%
Fiber 1.40% 1.00%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 82.00%
Calories 895 kcal/kg 894 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
BEEF, BEEF BROTH, SALMON BROTH, BEEF LIVER, GREEN BEANS, DRIED EGG WHITES, SALMON, POTATO STARCH, GUAR GUM, SUNFLOWER OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, 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), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMINS (THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), CINNAMON, CUMIN, XANTHAN GUM. Show full list
Beef, Beef Broth, Lamb Broth, Vegetable Broth, Beef Liver, Dried Egg Whites, Peas, Dried Egg Product, Lamb, Potato Starch, Wild Boar, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Chickpeas, Natural Flavor, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Inulin, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Raspberries, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Flaxseed Oil, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Menhaden Fish Oil, Xanthan Gum, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health, High energy, Allergy support Antioxidant support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Chunks In Gravy Chunks In Gravy
Processing Not listed Canned
Life stage Adult Puppy, 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.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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 KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Beef Broth
  • Beef Liver
  • Egg White
  • Potato Starch

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.0 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Egg White, Potato Starch.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Lil' Plates Small Surfin' + Turfin' Supper In Gravy Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Beef Recipe Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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