Brand vs brand
Merrick vs Pedigree
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
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
D
Pedigree
27.3
Avg score
48
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
60/100
Side by side
Metric
Merrick
Pedigree
Average score
61.6
27.3
Median score
59
37
Products scored
111
48
A-tier products
8
0
F-tier products
0
18
% with flagged ingredient
93%
100%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$4.17
$1.21
Green highlight indicates the better value for that metric.
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
Top 3 from Pedigree

Pedigree
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
$16.97wetFair
60

Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts Variety Pack with Beef, Chicken & Filet Mignon Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 18
$15.97wetFair
53

Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy Chicken Favorites Variety Pack Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 30
$25.99wetFair
52
How this comparison was generated
Both brands graded the same way. Always.
Same rubric, same nine components, same flagged ingredient list. No special treatment.
Read the methodology