Brand vs brand
Merrick vs Pedigree
Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.
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
F
Pedigree
22.6
Avg score
48
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
47/100
Side by side
Metric
Merrick
Pedigree
Average score
65
22.6
Median score
65
31.5
Products scored
111
48
A-tier products
19
0
F-tier products
0
19
% with flagged ingredient
93%
100%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$4.76
$2.01
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
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
Top 3 from Pedigree
Pedigree
Pedigree High Protein Variety Pack Adult Dog Wet Food Pouches, 3.5-oz pouches, 18 count
$4.31/lbwetFair
47
Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts Variety Pack with Beef, Chicken & Filet Mignon Adult Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 18
$4.06/lbwetFair
39
Pedigree
Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy Chicken, Bacon, & Cheese Flavors Adult Soft Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz pouch, case of 16
$4.98/lbwetFair
39
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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