Brand vs brand
CANIDAE vs Merrick
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
C
CANIDAE
59.4
Avg score
45
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
CANIDAE Pure Petite Premium Recipe Puppy Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food, 4-lb bag
73/100
B
Merrick
61.6
Avg score
111
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
81/100
Side by side
Metric
CANIDAE
Merrick
Average score
59.4
61.6
Median score
64
59
Products scored
45
111
A-tier products
0
8
F-tier products
0
0
% with flagged ingredient
100%
93%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$3.18
$4.17
Green highlight indicates the better value for that metric.
Top 3 from CANIDAE

CANIDAE
CANIDAE Pure Petite Premium Recipe Puppy Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food, 4-lb bag
$5.00/lbdryFair
73

CANIDAE
CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken & Rice Formula Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
$47.88wetFair
72

CANIDAE
CANIDAE All Life Stages Chicken, Lamb & Fish Formula Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12
$47.88wetFair
72
Top 3 from Merrick

Merrick
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Real Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe with Ancient Grains Adult Dry Dog Food, 25-lb bag
$2.92/lbdryFair
81

Merrick
Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Small Breed Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag
$4.17/lbdryFair
79

Merrick
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Senior Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe, 12-lb bag
$4.17/lbdryFair
79
How this comparison was generated
Both brands graded the same way. Always.
Same rubric, same nine components, same flagged ingredient list. No special treatment.
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