Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried

Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Puppy Recipe Freeze-Dried

Merrick

#117 of 171 $0.23/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Higher moisture for better hydration ▾

Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.

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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 168 similar dog freeze-drieds

Protein (dry-matter) 31.5%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 86%
Fat (dry-matter) 19.1%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 77%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 44%
Moisture 11

Moisture

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

 Top 5%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

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

 Top 62%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 18%

Ingredients

Compared to 168 similar dog freeze-drieds

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 79%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 46%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 50%
Ingredient Simplicity 32

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 75%
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 30%
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 48%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Oat Meal, Barley, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor, Salmon Meal, Dried Egg Product, Turkey Meal, Flaxseed, Dried Yeast, Sunflower Oil, Miscanthus Grass, Chicken Giblets, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Apples, Carrots, Tapioca, 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 Glucoheptonate, Cobalt Carbonate], Taurine, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), 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], Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product C286024

Calories

3886 kcal/kg Energy density
495 kcal/cup Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $79.98

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