Brand vs brand
Merrick vs ORIJEN
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
B
ORIJEN
73.8
Avg score
48
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
ORIJEN FRESHPREY Beef, Pork & Lamb Recipe Grain-Inclusive Frozen Dog Food, 16-oz pouch, case of 7
84/100
Side by side
Metric
Merrick
ORIJEN
Average score
65
73.8
Median score
65
73
Products scored
111
48
A-tier products
19
16
F-tier products
0
0
% with flagged ingredient
93%
0%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$4.76
$5.91
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 ORIJEN
ORIJEN
ORIJEN FRESHPREY Beef, Pork & Lamb Recipe Grain-Inclusive Frozen Dog Food, 16-oz pouch, case of 7
$15.28/lbwetFair
84
ORIJEN
ORIJEN Amazing Grains Regional Red High-Protein Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag
$5.91/lbdryFair
83
ORIJEN
ORIJEN FRESHPREY Beef, Pork & Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog Food, 16-oz pouch, case of 7
$15.28/lbwetFair
83
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