Brand vs brand
Cesar vs Merrick
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
D
Cesar
36.1
Avg score
58
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Cesar Home Delights Pot Roast with Spring Vegetables Dinner in Sauce Small Breed Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tray, case of 24
59/100
B
Merrick
65
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
80/100
Side by side
Metric
Cesar
Merrick
Average score
36.1
65
Median score
33
65
Products scored
58
111
A-tier products
0
19
F-tier products
8
0
% with flagged ingredient
71%
93%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$5.31
$4.76
Green highlight indicates the better value for that metric.
Top 3 from Cesar
Cesar
Cesar Home Delights Pot Roast with Spring Vegetables Dinner in Sauce Small Breed Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tray, case of 24
$5.90/lbwetFair
59
Cesar
Cesar Filets in Gravy Beef Flavors Variety Pack Small Breed Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tray, case of 24
$4.76/lbwetFair
58
Cesar
Cesar Filets in Gravy Beef Variety Pack Small Breed Adult Wet Dog Food Trays, 3.5-oz, case of 12
$5.31/lbwetFair
56
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
80
Merrick
Merrick Lil' Plates Grain-Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food Real Chicken, Sweet Potatoes + Peas with Raw Bites Recipe, 10-lb bag
$5.50/lbrawFair
80
Merrick
Merrick Healthy Grains Raw-Coated Kibble Real Salmon + Brown Rice Recipe Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
$3.73/lbfreeze driedFair
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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