Label facts comparison
ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe vs LARGE ADULT
ACANA and Royal Canin, compared on source-backed label facts. Public scoring is not active on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.
| Label fact | ACANA ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe | Royal Canin LARGE ADULT |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 25% | 24% |
| Fat (min) | 15% | 15% |
| Fiber (max) | 6% | 3.2% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | 10.5% |
| Calories | 3305 kcal/kg | 3755 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Salmon, herring meal, pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats | Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, wheat, brown rice, chicken fat |
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
- LARGE ADULT
| Axis | ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe | LARGE ADULT |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 24% |
| Fat | 15% | 15% |
| Fiber | 6% | 3.2% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 397 kcal/cup | 360 kcal/cup |
| Moisture | 12% max | 10.5% max |
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.
- LARGE ADULT is more calorie-dense (3755 vs 3305 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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