Label facts comparison

Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food vs Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food

Canagan and Merrick, compared on source-backed label facts. Scores are not used on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.

Canagan

Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food

Dog · Dry · Adult

Product details

Merrick

Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food

Dog · Dry · Adult

Product details

Listed label values

Scaled to the larger listed value per axis. Larger means a larger listed amount — not better. Missing values stay at zero and are reported as not listed.

Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food
Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Protein	33%	32%
Fat	17%	16%
Fiber	3.5%	3.5%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	Not listed	381 kcal/cup
Moisture	8.5% max	11% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact	Canagan Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	Merrick Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Protein (min)	33%	32%
Fat (min)	17%	16%
Fiber (max)	3.5%	3.5%
Moisture (max)	8.5%	11%
Calories	3792 kcal/kg	3592 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Freshly prepared boneless Scottish salmon (26%), dehydrated salmon (25%), sweet potato, potato, salmon oil (3.1%)	Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes

Product identity

Product and label details

Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.

Label field	CanaganCanagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Full label title	Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	Not listed
Species	Dog	Dog
Life stage	Adult	Adult
Food format	Dry	Dry
Product line	Canagan Grain Free	Not listed
Flavor / recipe	Scottish Salmon	Not listed
Processing stated	Extruded kibble	Not listed
Nutritional adequacy statement	Formulated as a complete dry dog food.	Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
Adequacy method	Label claim	Not listed
Complete and balanced recorded	Yes	Yes

Recorded nutrients

Guaranteed analysis and calories

Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.

Label field	CanaganCanagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Crude protein (min)	33%	32%
Crude fat (min)	17%	16%
Crude fiber (max)	3.5%	3.5%
Moisture (max)	8.5%	11%
Ash	9%	Not listed
Calcium	1.86%	Not listed
Phosphorus	1.42%	Not listed
Calcium : phosphorus ratio	1.31:1	Not listed
Omega-3	3.1%	Not listed
Omega-6	2.4%	Not listed
Glucosamine	1000 mg/kg	Not listed
Chondroitin	700 mg/kg	Not listed
Calories	3792 kcal/kg	3592 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	Not listed	381 kcal/cup

Formula context

Ingredients and formulation comparison

Ingredient order and recorded formulation flags provide context; they do not establish whole-product quality on their own.

Label field	CanaganCanagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
First five ingredients	Freshly prepared boneless Scottish salmon (26%), dehydrated salmon (25%), sweet potato, potato, salmon oil (3.1%)	Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes
Full ingredient list	View full recorded list (16) Freshly prepared boneless Scottish salmon (26%) (unresolved mapping), dehydrated salmon (25%) (unresolved mapping), sweet potato, potato, salmon oil (3.1%), vitamins and minerals (unresolved mapping), vegetable gravy (unresolved mapping), seaweed (unresolved mapping), glucosamine (unresolved mapping), MSM (unresolved mapping), chondroitin (unresolved mapping), marigold (unresolved mapping), cranberry (unresolved mapping), camomile (unresolved mapping), peppermint (unresolved mapping), aniseed and fenugreek (unresolved mapping).	View full recorded list (36) Deboned Chicken (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), Turkey Meal (unresolved mapping), Sweet Potatoes (unresolved mapping), Potatoes (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Flaxseed (unresolved mapping), Dried Yeast (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Apples (unresolved mapping), Blueberries (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Calcium Iodate) (unresolved mapping), DL-Methionine (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (unresolved mapping), Mixed Tocopherols for freshness (unresolved mapping).
Unique recognized ingredients	sweet potato, potato, salmon oil (3.1%)	Not listed
Ingredient reference pages	Sweet potato Potato Salmon oil	Not listed
Primary protein source	Scottish salmon	Not listed
Primary carbohydrate source	Sweet potato	Not listed
Grain-free label	Yes	Not listed
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Plant protein concentrate recorded	No	Not listed
Legume recorded	No	Yes
Potato recorded	Yes	Not listed

Label-based calculations

Calculated nutrition context

These values are recorded or calculated from label data. They do not evaluate the product, and missing inputs stay Not listed.

Label field	CanaganCanagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal	87 g	89.1 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	44.8 g	44.5 g
Digestibility estimate	high	Not listed

Provenance

Source and review record

Use the official links to check current packaging and formulation details. A source confidence note is CMS record metadata; it does not evaluate the product or replace Data Confidence.

Label field	CanaganCanagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Official source	Open official source (opens in a new tab)	Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source site	Canagan	Merrick
Source confidence note	High	Not listed
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food lists a higher protein minimum (33% vs 32%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food is more calorie-dense (3792 vs 3592 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

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Label facts come from official sources and can change with reformulations. This page compares recorded facts only — it does not evaluate fit for an individual pet. For diet questions tied to a health condition, ask your veterinarian.