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ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe vs BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs

ACANA and Blue Buffalo, compared on source-backed label facts. Scores are not used on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.

ACANA

ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe

Dog · Dry · All Life Stages

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Blue Buffalo

BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs

Dog · Dry · Adult

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Listed label values

Scaled to the larger listed value per axis. Larger means a larger listed amount — not better. Missing values stay at zero and are reported as not listed.

ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe
BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe	BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs
Protein	25%	24%
Fat	15%	14%
Fiber	6%	5%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	397 kcal/cup	379 kcal/cup
Moisture	12% max	10% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact	ACANA ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe	Blue Buffalo BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs
Protein (min)	25%	24%
Fat (min)	15%	14%
Fiber (max)	6%	5%
Moisture (max)	12%	10%
Calories	3305 kcal/kg	3633 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Salmon, herring meal, pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats	Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley

Product identity

Product and label details

Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.

Label field	ACANAACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe	Blue BuffaloBLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs
Full label title	ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food	Not listed
Species	Dog	Dog
Life stage	All Life Stages	Adult
Food format	Dry	Dry
Product line	ACANA Classics	Not listed
Flavor / recipe	Salmon & Barley	Not listed
Nutritional adequacy statement	ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).	BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Adequacy method	AAFCO profile statement	Not listed
Complete and balanced recorded	Yes	Yes

Recorded nutrients

Guaranteed analysis and calories

Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.

Label field	ACANAACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe	Blue BuffaloBLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs
Crude protein (min)	25%	24%
Crude fat (min)	15%	14%
Crude fiber (max)	6%	5%
Moisture (max)	12%	10%
Calcium	1.2%	Not listed
Phosphorus	1%	Not listed
Omega-3	0.8%	Not listed
Omega-6	2.1%	Not listed
Taurine	0.1%	Not listed
Glucosamine	300 mg/kg	Not listed
Calories	3305 kcal/kg	3633 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	397 kcal/cup	379 kcal/cup

Formula context

Ingredients and formulation comparison

Ingredient order and recorded formulation flags provide context; they do not establish whole-product quality on their own.

Label field	ACANAACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe	Blue BuffaloBLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs
First five ingredients	Salmon, herring meal, pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats	Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley
Full ingredient list	View full recorded list (44) Salmon (unresolved mapping), herring meal (unresolved mapping), pearled barley (unresolved mapping), whole peas (unresolved mapping), oat groats (unresolved mapping), pork fat (unresolved mapping), whole oats (unresolved mapping), lentil fiber (unresolved mapping), natural fish flavor (unresolved mapping), pea starch (unresolved mapping), fish oil (unresolved mapping), dicalcium phosphate (unresolved mapping), calcium carbonate (unresolved mapping), potassium chloride (unresolved mapping), dried kelp (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), vitamin E supplement (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), zinc proteinate (unresolved mapping), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (unresolved mapping), mixed tocopherols (preservative) (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), vitamin A supplement (unresolved mapping), vitamin D3 supplement (unresolved mapping), iron proteinate (unresolved mapping), whole apples (unresolved mapping), whole butternut squash (unresolved mapping), whole carrots (unresolved mapping), collard greens (unresolved mapping), whole pears (unresolved mapping), whole pumpkin (unresolved mapping), niacin (unresolved mapping), thiamine mononitrate (unresolved mapping), calcium pantothenate (unresolved mapping), pyridoxine hydrochloride (unresolved mapping), riboflavin (unresolved mapping), folic acid (unresolved mapping), vitamin B12 supplement (unresolved mapping), copper proteinate (unresolved mapping), citric acid (preservative) (unresolved mapping), rosemary extract (unresolved mapping), dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product (unresolved mapping), dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product (unresolved mapping), dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product (unresolved mapping).	View full recorded list (57) Deboned Chicken (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), Brown Rice (unresolved mapping), Oatmeal (unresolved mapping), Barley (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (unresolved mapping), Dried Tomato Pomace (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids) (unresolved mapping), Dried Yeast (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Dried Chicory Root (unresolved mapping), Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate (unresolved mapping), Calcium Carbonate (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), L-Threonine (unresolved mapping), DL-Methionine (unresolved mapping), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (unresolved mapping), Dried Sweet Potatoes (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Zinc Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Vegetable Juice for color (unresolved mapping), Ferrous Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Vitamin E Supplement (unresolved mapping), Iron Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Glucosamine Hydrochloride (unresolved mapping), Blueberries (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Barley Grass (unresolved mapping), Parsley (unresolved mapping), Turmeric (unresolved mapping), Dried Kelp (unresolved mapping), Yucca Schidigera Extract (unresolved mapping), Niacin (Vitamin B3) (unresolved mapping), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) (unresolved mapping), Copper Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Biotin (Vitamin B7) (unresolved mapping), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) (unresolved mapping), L-Lysine (unresolved mapping), Vitamin A Supplement (unresolved mapping), Copper Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Manganese Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Manganese Amino Acid Chelate (unresolved mapping), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (unresolved mapping), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (unresolved mapping), Vitamin D3 Supplement (unresolved mapping), Vitamin B12 Supplement (unresolved mapping), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (unresolved mapping), Calcium Iodate (unresolved mapping), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) (unresolved mapping), Sodium Selenite (unresolved mapping), Oil of Rosemary (unresolved mapping).
Primary protein source	Salmon	Not listed
Primary carbohydrate source	Pearled barley, oat groats, and whole oats	Not listed
Probiotics recorded	Yes — Lactobacillus acidophilus; Bifidobacterium animalis; Lactobacillus casei	Not listed
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Legume recorded	Yes	Yes
Generic animal ingredient flag	Yes	Not listed

Label-based calculations

Calculated nutrition context

These values are recorded or calculated from label data. They do not evaluate the product, and missing inputs stay Not listed.

Label field	ACANAACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe	Blue BuffaloBLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs
Protein per 1,000 kcal	75.6 g	66.1 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	45.4 g	38.5 g

Provenance

Source and review record

Use the official links to check current packaging and formulation details. A source confidence note is CMS record metadata; it does not evaluate the product or replace Data Confidence.

Label field	ACANAACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe	Blue BuffaloBLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs
Official source	Open official source (opens in a new tab)	Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source site	ACANA	Blue Buffalo
Source confidence note	High	Not listed
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe lists a higher protein minimum (25% vs 24%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
BLUE Life Protection Formula Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Food for Adult Dogs is more calorie-dense (3633 vs 3305 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

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Label facts come from official sources and can change with reformulations. This page compares recorded facts only — it does not evaluate fit for an individual pet. For diet questions tied to a health condition, ask your veterinarian.