Merrick Grain-Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe

Grain-Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe

Merrick

#414 of 1163 $0.22/oz

$0.20–$0.40/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 83% 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.

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Taurine levels above 71% of peers ▾

Taurine supports heart and eye health. Dogs can synthesize it, but dietary taurine may be beneficial, especially on grain-free diets where a link to heart disease has been studied.

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)
Split ingredient (potato) ▾

Two forms of potato appear in the top 10 ingredients (Potatoes, Potato Protein).... See full analysis in the app.

No marine omega-3 source ▾

This food lists a plant-based omega-3 source (like flaxseed) but no marine sourc... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Bauer 2011, JAVMA (omega-3 fatty acid therapy in dogs)
  • Kaur et al. 2023, PMC (fish oil vs flaxseed in dogs)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 33.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 17%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.7%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 46%
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%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

 Top 30%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 75%

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 23

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 16%
Omega-3 Source 1

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 68%
Label Transparency 1

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 88%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Peas, Whitefish Meal, Potato Protein, Pork Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Apples, Blueberries, Choline Chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate], DL-Methionine, Taurine, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols

Calories

3686 kcal/kg Energy density
457 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $77.98

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