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Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food

Protein: 8% min
Fat: 4% min
Fiber: 1.5% max
Moisture: 82% max

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Facts read from merrickpetcare.com, checked November 1, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

1 Deboned Beef
2 Beef Broth
3 Vegetable Broth
4 Beef Liver
5 Brown Rice
6 Spinach
7 Potatoes
8 Dried Egg Product
9 Natural Flavor
10 Potato Protein
11 Guar Gum
12 Flaxseed Oil
13 Calcium Carbonate
14 Salt
15 Sodium Phosphate
16 Potassium Chloride
17 MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide]
18 VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B-3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9)]
19 Magnesium Sulfate
20 Cumin
21 Cinnamon
22 Choline Chloride
23 Xanthan Gum. B298823

In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.

Guaranteed analysis

Nutrient	On the label	Dry matter (calculated)
Crude Protein	8% min	44.4%
Crude Fat	4% min	22.2%
Crude Fiber	1.5% max	8.3%
Moisture	82% max	—

Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.

Calories

per kg: 959 kcal
per can: 345 kcal

The label says: “959 kcal/kg, 345 kcal/can”

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, adult maintenance.

protein83.4 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
fat41.7 g vs 13.8 g minimumAbove

Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out

Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)

About 17% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it. The label states no ash, so 8% of dry matter is assumed (a typical value).

Protein 38%
Fat 47%
Carbohydrate 15%

Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).

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Feeding guide

For dogs over 100 lbs, add 1/3 can for each additional 10 lbs. Adjust feeding level to your dog’s individual needs. Cover and refrigerate unused portions. Shake well before opening. Keep fresh water available at all times. If feeding with dry food, reduce wet amount by 6 oz for every 1/2 cup of dry food.

What the brand says

Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips And Rice Stew Recipe, Healthy Grains Premium Canned Adult Wet Dog Food With Beef And Brown Rice, Real Foods, And Gravy
Real deboned beef is the first ingredient in this healthy dog food made with real meat and grain recipe, a natural with added vitamins and minerals canned wet dog food with gravy
Merrick Kitchen Comforts beef dog food supports a balanced diet and is crafted with a holistic blend of brown rice, spinach and potatoes in a rich gravy your pet will love
Dog food made with real meat and grain is crafted with wholesome brown rice. Merrick wet dog food is corn free and made without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
This premium and soft grain inclusive dog food contains vitamins and minerals for a balanced diet. Merrick beef canned dog food was proudly founded in Hereford, Texas, and is crafted in USA facilities

The brand's own claims, not checked by iPickPet.