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

Lil' Plates Petite Pates Premium Grain-Free Turkey Dinner

Merrick

#354 of 861 $0.78/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

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Simpler ingredient list than 67% of peers ▾

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

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 18

Ingredient Simplicity

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

 Bottom 33%
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 Turkey, Chicken, Turkey Broth, Turkey Giblets, Green Beans, Carrots, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed Oil, MINERALS [Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite], Calcium Carbonate, Guar Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, 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]

Calories

1293 kcal/kg Energy density
109 kcal/can Per serving

Where to Buy

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