ACANA Meadowlands Freeze Dried Coated Grain Free Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Alberta, Canada
Parent company
Champion PetfoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Chicken
- Deboned Turkey
- Chicken Liver
- 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 Meadowlands Freeze Dried Coated Grain Free Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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 second ingredient is Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.
The third ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
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 Catfish Meal. Catfish fish meal is dried, ground tissue from any species of catfish. In pet food, catfish meal serves as a source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids to help keep your companion’s skin and coat healthy.
When we analyzed the ingredients in ACANA Meadowlands 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
$5.6
Market Price avg.
$9
% From the Avg
-38%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.35
Market Price avg.
$1.34
% From the Avg
-74%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.21
Market Price avg.
$0.80
% From the Avg
-74%
ACANA Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands 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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