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Merrick Kitchen Comforts Real Beef & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Protein: 26% min
Fat: 16% min
Fiber: 15.5% max
Moisture: 12% 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 Chicken Meal
3 Brown Rice
4 Barley
5 Oat Meal
6 Canola Meal
7 Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols
8 Natural Flavor
9 Dried Yeast
10 Lamb Meal
11 Sunflower Oil
12 Dried Beet Pulp
13 Flaxseed
14 Potassium Chloride
15 Fish Oil
16 Quinoa
17 Carrots
18 Apples
19 MINERALS [Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite]
20 Taurine
21 Choline Chloride
22 VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement]
23 Calcium Carbonate. G290825

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	26% min	29.5%
Crude Fat	16% min	18.2%
Crude Fiber	15.5% max	17.6%
Moisture	12% max	—
Vitamin A	10,000 IU/kg min	—
Vitamin E	125 IU/kg min	—
Taurine	0.17% min	0.2%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	2% min	2.3%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	0.3% min	0.3%
Glucosamine	400 mg/kg min	—
Chondroitin Sulfate	400 mg/kg min	—

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

Calories

per cup: 451 kcal

The label says: “451 kcal/cup”

Against the AAFCO minimums

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

protein29.5 % vs 18 % DM minimumAbove
fat18.2 % vs 5.5 % DM minimumAbove

On a dry matter basis (the label states no calories). 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 26.7% 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 29%
Fat 44%
Carbohydrate 27%

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

FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: Using the chart, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use this information as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog’s diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/2 cup for every 6 oz of wet food.

What the brand says

Dog Food with Real Beef: Merrick Kitchen Comforts features real deboned beef as the first ingredient for a protein-rich, delicious meal dogs can’t resist.
Premium Dry Dog Food: Beef and brown rice dog food is composed of 92 percent protein, fat, and healthy grains from wholesome, natural sources plus added vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
Mobility Support: Joint and hip support dry dog food with high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support healthy hips and joints to keep your dog active and ready to play.
Immune Support: Balanced nutrition dry dog food delivers antioxidant blend with vitamins A and E helps support your adult dog’s immune system and overall health.
Everything Good: No corn, no wheat, no soy dry dog food, with no poultry by-product meal, peas, lentils, potatoes, artificial colors, or preservatives.

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