Label facts comparison

IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef vs Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food

IAMS 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.

IAMS

IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef

Dog · Dry · Adult

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Merrick

Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food

Dog · Dry · Adult

Product details

Listed label values

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IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef
Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef	Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Protein	32%	32%
Fat	18%	16%
Fiber	5%	3.5%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	417 kcal/cup	381 kcal/cup
Moisture	10% max	11% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact	IAMS IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef	Merrick Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Protein (min)	32%	32%
Fat (min)	18%	16%
Fiber (max)	5%	3.5%
Moisture (max)	10%	11%
Calories	3830 kcal/kg	3592 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal	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	IAMSIAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Species	Dog	Dog
Life stage	Adult	Adult
Food format	Dry	Dry
Nutritional adequacy statement	IAMS Dry Dog Food High Protein is 100% complete and balanced for adult dogs.	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.
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	IAMSIAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Crude protein (min)	32%	32%
Crude fat (min)	18%	16%
Crude fiber (max)	5%	3.5%
Moisture (max)	10%	11%
Calories	3830 kcal/kg	3592 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	417 kcal/cup	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	IAMSIAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
First five ingredients	Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Whole Grain Corn, Ground Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal	Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes
Full ingredient list	View full recorded list (44) Chicken (unresolved mapping), Chicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) (unresolved mapping), Ground Whole Grain Corn (unresolved mapping), Ground Whole Grain Sorghum (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), Brewers Rice (unresolved mapping), Beef (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (unresolved mapping), Dried Plain Beet Pulp (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavors (unresolved mapping), Dried Egg Product (unresolved mapping), Brewers Dried Yeast (unresolved mapping), Whole Flaxseed (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Caramel Color (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Fructooligosaccharides (unresolved mapping), DL-Methionine (unresolved mapping), L-Lysine Hydrochloride (unresolved mapping), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative) (unresolved mapping), Citric Acid (preservative) (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Vitamin C], D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid) (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganous Oxide) (unresolved mapping), L-Carnitine (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (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).
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Legume recorded	Yes	Yes
Filler-presence flag	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	IAMSIAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef	MerrickMerrick Grain Free Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal	83.6 g	89.1 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	47 g	44.5 g

Provenance

Source and review record

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Label field	IAMSIAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef	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	IAMS	Merrick
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

IAMS Proactive Health High Protein Dry Dog Food With Chicken & Beef is more calorie-dense (3830 vs 3592 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

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