Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food are Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, and Barley.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.): 30%

Crude Fat (min.): 15%

Crude Fiber (max.): 3.5%

Moisture (max.): 11%

Calories: 3,559 kcal/kg, 377 kcal/cup

Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Deboned Salmon, Salmon Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Whitefish Meal, Pork Meal, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Whole Hake, Whole Herring, Quinoa, Flaxseed, Salt, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Citric Acid for freshness, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product

We specified the salt's position and marked it to help you evaluate the ingredients better with The Salt Divider.

While this doesn’t include the weight of bones, the fact that this isn’t dehydrated or a meal product means that much of the weight is liquid. If you want a product that is mainly salmon, you’ll have to look elsewhere. This one has some, but it is probably not the main protein in the food.

Salmon Meal is a dry, rendered product from whole salmon that has been through some processing to remove water and fat.

Salmon is a high protein food and also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s moisturize the skin and fight skin disorders.

Brown rice is a wholesome source of fiber and carbohydrates. A perfect choice for dogs, because this kind of complex carbohydrate is easier for them to digest than other kinds of carbohydrates, such as corn and wheat.

Brown rice is low in fat and is an excellent fiber source which promotes digestive health. It is also a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids as well as Vitamin E.

Oatmeal is a source of complex carbohydrates, releasing sugar and energy gradually, rather than overwhelming the body as simple carbohydrates may. They are a valuable source of dietary fiber, iron, and other essential vitamins.

Oats are especially high in B vitamins, which may aid in breaking down fats for the nervous system and help support muscle tone, skin, hair, and eye health. Oatmeal is considered an excellent source of dietary fiber and key vitamins and minerals.

Barley is source of carbohydrates for energy, B vitamins and fiber for a healthy digestive system. In some cases it has been known to lower cholesterol. It's a good alternative grain for dogs that are allergic to corn or wheat.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food has 30% protein, 15% fat, 3.5% fiber, and 11% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 35.5%.

The largest proportion of Carbohydrates in dog food is provided by starch and indeed dogs don't have carbohydrate requirement at all.

We calculated the starch ratio in Merrick Full Source with Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble with Salmon & Whitefish Dry Dog Food as 35.5%. Basically, around one third of the food you feed to {your dog} is starch.

Average starch ratio of dry dog foods on inthekibble.com is 38.67% - and that means this Merrick kibble has less starch ratio than the average.

Protein (30%)

Starch (35.5 %)

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