Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Puppy Recipe

Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Puppy Recipe

Merrick

#396 of 1163 $0.26/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 70% of similar foods ▾

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient ▾

When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.

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Menadione (Vitamin K3) ▾

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 31.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 30%
Fat (dry-matter) 18.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 24%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 83%
Moisture 11

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 19%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 90%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 43%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 32%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 37%
Ingredient Simplicity 32

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 45%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 26%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 39%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Meal, Salmon Meal, Dried Egg Product, Chicken Fat, Canola Meal, Natural Flavor, Quinoa, Turkey Meal, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Dried Yeast, Miscanthus Grass, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Apples, Carrots, Choline Chloride, MINERALS [Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate], Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness, Yucca Schidigera Extract, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Rosemary Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product

Calories

3767 kcal/kg Energy density
480 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $49.98

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