ACANA Grain Free Wild Atlantic Freeze Dried Coated Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Herring Meal
- Whitefish Meal
- Pollock Meal
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 36%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 32%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 35.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 32.23%
Fat: 39.13%
Carb: 28.64%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, ACANA has never had a product recall
- Freeze-dried food retains the nutritional value of raw meat
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Freeze dried cat food requires rehydration, which is time-consuming
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to ACANA since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 ACANA has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of ACANA Grain Free Wild Atlantic Freeze Dried Coated Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Whole Mackerel. Mackerel is a sea fish with a greenish-blue back. Whole Mackerel is rich in phosphorous, selenium and vitamins D and B12. Whole Mackerel improves the brain and immune systems functionality. This pet food ingredient also reduces inflammation and risks of developing diseases like diabetes.
The second ingredient is Whole Herring.
The third ingredient is Whole Hake.
The fourth ingredient is Acadian Redfish. Acadian Redfish is a deep-water marine fish native to the northwestern Atlantic. It’s low in fat and rich in calcium, proteins, niacin, phosphorous, vitamins B6 and B12. Acadian Redfish in pet diet help supports strong, healthy bones, skin and coat, and supports healthy metabolic and brain functions
The fifth ingredient is Mackerel Meal. Mackerel Meal is the clean and dried ground tissue of Mackerel fish. Mackerel meal in pet food provides an excellent source of amino acids and fatty acids that aids in digestion, boost immunity, promotes healthy skin and coat conditions and supports healthy bone and metabolic functions
When we analyzed the ingredients in ACANA Grain Free Wild Atlantic Freeze Dried Coated Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from fish based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$6.35
Market Price avg.
$9
% From the Avg
-29%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.36
Market Price avg.
$1.34
% From the Avg
-73%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.21
Market Price avg.
$0.80
% From the Avg
-73%
ACANA Grain Free Wild Atlantic Freeze Dried Coated Dry Cat Food is priced well below the average market price for wet frozen cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared ACANA Grain Free Wild Atlantic Freeze Dried Coated Dry Cat Food to the other 1 wet frozen cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
40%
All Products avg.
40%
% From the Avg
0%
DM Fat
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
20%
% From the Avg
0%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
4.44%
% From the Avg
0%
DM Carb
Product info
35.56%
All Products avg.
35.56%
% From the Avg
0%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a fish based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet frozen cat foods.
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