Merrick Grain-Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Gravy

Brand: Grain Free Wet, Merrick

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

Merrick Grain-Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner in Gravy

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

Brand: Grain Free Wet, Merrick

Ingredient Quality

7 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Contains plant protein ^ⓘPlant-based protein sources are the least expensive substitute for quality animal protein. Whenever possible, animal sources of protein are preferred because they contain a wider array of amino acids than plant based protein sources and are more digestible. Learn more
Is fortified with excessive minerals ^ⓘFive or more added minerals indicate a lower quality food that’s lacking naturally occurring minerals from whole food sources.
Is fortified with excessive vitamins ^ⓘWhen vitamins come from whole food sources, they include the full spectrum of cofactors, which makes them safe and bioavailable. While a couple of added vitamins are acceptable, five or more implies the food is of poor nutritional value. Learn more

Ingredient Safety

5 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is highly processed ^ⓘCanned foods are heated before and during canning, which will cause significant losses in some active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Learn more
Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues including apples ^ⓘPesticides, herbicides and fertilizers pose a significant health risk to plants, animals and soils. Foods with the largest reported amount of residue will be penalized, including crops that are known to be spray-dried with glyphosate. Learn more
Contains natural flavor ^ⓘNatural flavors are often animal digest or MSG, which are low quality ingredients with limited safety studies. Learn more

Other Concerns

Notable product facts

Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is not provided. ^ⓘDiets rich in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation and disease. Learn more

How It Compares

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Ingredients On Package

Deboned Turkey, Turkey Broth, Deboned Chicken, Chicken Broth, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Green Beans, Apples, Potato Protein, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite), Dried Egg Product, Flaxseed Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Potato Starch, Guar Gum, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin), Xanthan Gum, Gum Ghatti, Cassia Gum, Choline Chloride, Agar-Agar, Flaxseed, Locust Bean Gum, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Yucca Schidigera Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	8%
Crude Fat (min)	5%
Crude Fiber (max)	1.8%
Moisture (max)	82%

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