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ACANA Cat Food Review

Company HQ

LocationAlberta, Canada ca-flag

Parent company

Champion Petfoods

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationCanada ca-flag

Type of food

Wet Frozen Cat Food, Dry Cat Food

Ratings

77%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 58%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 81%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 81%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 85%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 57%
Pros
  • To our knowledge, ACANA has never had a product recall
  • Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
  • Affordable
  • All protein comes from animal sourced ingredients
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Lower than average protein content

Brand Overview

Acana started more than 30 years ago now serves quality pet food in more than 90 countries across the globe. Acana pet food recipes are made with human grade ingredients, delivered fresh every day, and sourced from local fisherman and farmers. Every Acana diet is made with a minimum of three fresh meats, biologically appropriate and contain no bi-products or preservatives.

How Much Does ACANA Cat Food Cost

We’ve compared ACANA cat food price to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

ACANA Wet Frozen Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$6.28$8.75-28%
Price per 100 kcal$0.38$1.27-70%
Price per day$0.23$0.76-70%

ACANA Wet Frozen Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

ACANA Dry Cat Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$4.81$4.82-0%
Price per 100 kcal$0.28$0.39-29%
Price per day$0.17$0.24-29%

ACANA Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for cat food.

ACANA Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared ACANA cat food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 cat food brands in our database.

Wet Frozen Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 40.00% 51.40% -22%
DM Fat 20.00% 26.02% -23%
DM Fiber 4.44% 2.95% +51%
DM Carb 28.15% 16.70% +69%

Dry Cat Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 37.98% 38.63% -2%
DM Fat 18.17% 16.64% +9%
DM Fiber 5.31% 5.22% +2%
DM Carb 38.56% 38.21% +1%

All of ACANA cat food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to ACANA Cat Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 ACANA has never been recalled.

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FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns ACANA cat food?

ACANA is owned by Champion Petfoods.

faq-item-image Where is ACANA cat food made?

ACANA is manufactured in Canada ca-flag.

faq-item-image Is ACANA AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of ACANA recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has ACANA cat food been recalled?

No ACANA has never been recalled.

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