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Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet With Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet With Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet With Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet With Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 20, 2026

Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 8.00%
Fat 5.00% 5.00%
Fiber 1.40% 1.50%
Taurine Not listed 0.05%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1140 kcal/kg 1210 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin). Show full list
CHICKEN, CHICKEN BROTH, POTATOES, CHICKEN LIVER, BROWN RICE, CARROTS, CHICKEN HEARTS, CHICKEN MEAL, OAT BRAN, GROUND FLAXSEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, AGAR-AGAR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, COBALT PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE), DRIED KELP, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), TAURINE, PARSLEY, SODIUM CARBONATE, YUCCA SHIDIGERA EXTRACT. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Sensitive stomach, Digestive health, Allergy support Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Heart care, Brain health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage Adult All Life Stages
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 All Life Stages, 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.

  • Chicken Broth
  • Chicken Liver
  • Brown Rice

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet With Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet With Healthy Grains Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food .

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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.

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