Merrick Lil' Plates Petite Pates Premium Grain-Free Beef Dinner

Lil' Plates Petite Pates Premium Grain-Free Beef Dinner

Merrick

#289 of 861 $0.60/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

3 named protein sources in the top ingredients ▾

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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 928 similar dog wet foods

Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 62%

Ingredients

Compared to 928 similar dog wet foods

Named Protein Sources 3

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 13%
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 44%
Ingredient Simplicity 16

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 26%
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 42%
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 47%

Full Ingredient List

Deboned Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Hearts, Beef Liver, Dried Egg Product, Green Beans, Carrots, Natural Flavor, MINERALS [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Flaxseed Oil, Guar Gum, Cinnamon, Cumin, Calcium Carbonate, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement], Salt

Calories

1167 kcal/kg Energy density
99 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

Chewy $42.72

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