ACANA Grassland Freeze Dried Coated Grain Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Duck
- Deboned Chicken
- Eggs
- Chicken 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: 10%
Carb: 22%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 11.11%
Carb: 24.44%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 35.39%
Fat: 42.98%
Carb: 21.63%
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
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- 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 Grassland Freeze Dried Coated Grain Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Duck. Deboned duck is meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl, with all bones removed. In pet food, deboned duck can serve as a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein, and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.
The second ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
The third ingredient is Eggs. In pet food, eggs serve as a source of high quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. The simple term “eggs” can refer to any part of the egg or any combination of egg parts.
The fourth ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The fifth ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.
When we analyzed the ingredients in ACANA Grassland Freeze Dried Coated Grain Free Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$6
Market Price avg.
$9
% From the Avg
-33%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.37
Market Price avg.
$1.34
% From the Avg
-72%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.22
Market Price avg.
$0.80
% From the Avg
-72%
ACANA Grassland Freeze Dried Coated Grain Free 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 Grassland Freeze Dried Coated Grain Free 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
24.44%
All Products avg.
24.44%
% From the Avg
0%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat 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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