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Merrick Power Bites Real Beef Recipe Dog Treats

Protein: 11% min
Fat: 3% min
Fiber: 4% max
Moisture: 32% max

Facts read from merrickpetcare.com, checked October 31, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

1 Deboned Beef
2 Peas
3 Potatoes
4 Potato Protein
5 Potato Starch
6 Vegetable Glycerin
7 Brown Sugar
8 Cane Molasses
9 Flaxseed
10 Lecithin
11 Dried Cultured Whey
12 Salt
13 Pea Fiber
14 Citric Acid For Freshness
15 Vinegar
16 Potassium Chloride
17 Natural Smoke Flavor
18 Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness
19 Apples
20 Blueberries
21 Carrots. B282923

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	11% min	16.2%
Crude Fat	3% min	4.4%
Crude Fiber	4% max	5.9%
Moisture	32% max	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	0.3% min	0.4%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	0.3% min	0.4%

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

Calories

per kg: 2,823 kcal

The label says: “2823 kcal/kg, 5”

Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)

About 65.5% 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 17%
Fat 12%
Carbohydrate 71%

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

Feeding guide

Feed as a treat to your adult dog. This product is a treat and is not intended to be fed as a meal. Feed 3 treats per 5 pounds body weight. The caloric intake from treats should not exceed 10% of a dog’s total daily caloric requirement. If treats are given, the amount of food should be reduced accordingly. Monitor your dog to ensure treat is adequately chewed prior to swallowing. Break into small pieces for adult small/toy breed dogs. Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily. For your pet’s health, see your veterinarian regularly.

What the brand says

Merrick Power Bites Real Beef Recipe, Natural With Added Minerals Soft and Chewy Real Meat Dog Treats Recipe, A Grain Free Snack For Adult Dogs
Real deboned beef is the first ingredient in these with real meat dog treats, offering your dog soft treats packed with flavor. These healthy treats come in a star-shaped soft texture
These grain free dog treats contain no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, offering soft treats for dogs and made without corn, soy, or wheat
This natural recipe with added minerals provides soft dog treats for small dogs, medium dogs, or large dogs with single-size treats that are perfect as a snack for all breeds
Merrick beef dog treats recipe come in a convenient pouch for training and rewarding. Power Bites soft dog treats are cooked in the USA with the world’s best ingredients

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