Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Dry Dog Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
Company info
Company HQ
Amarillo, Texas
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Potato Protein
- Pea Protein
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 24%
Fat: 14%
Fiber: 4.5%
Moisture: 11%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 46.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 26.97%
Fat: 15.73%
Fiber: 5.06%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 52.25%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 22.97%
Fat: 32.54%
Carb: 44.5%
Our Review
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Merrick since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 07/02/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Pet treats for dogs |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 08/03/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Texas Hold'ems Beef Filet Squares for Dogs |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially contaminated with Salmonella |
| Date: | 08/16/2010 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Dog treats - Texas Hold'ems, Beef Filet Squares |
| Recall Reason: | Potentially contaminated with Salmonella |
| Date: | 01/28/2011 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | JR Texas Taffy Pet Treats |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 08/08/2011 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Wishbone pet treat |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 05/23/2018 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Merrick Pet Care |
| Product Description: | Beef dog treat varieties |
| Recall Reason: | Ingredient Level |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Dry Dog Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third ingredient is Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are added to pet food as an easy-to-digest source of grain-free and gluten-free carbohydrates. They contain high levels of fiber, along with a number of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The fourth ingredient is Potatoes. Potatoes are versatile starchy root vegetables that provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. In pet food, potatoes can add texture and flavor while replacing other starches. Many grain-free and gluten-free pet foods contain potatoes.
The fifth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Dry Dog Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.8
Market Price avg.
$3.59
% From the Avg
+6%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.23
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+1%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.14
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-2%
Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Dry Dog Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe is priced within the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Merrick Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Dry Dog Food Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
26.97%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-10%
DM Fat
Product info
15.73%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-2%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.06%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Carb
Product info
52.25%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+10%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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