Label facts comparison

ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe vs ACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food

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ACANA

ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe

Dog · Dry · All Life Stages

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ACANA

ACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food

Dog · Dry · All Life Stages

Product details

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 Free-Run Poultry Recipe
ACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe	ACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein	29%	29%
Fat	17%	17%
Fiber	6%	6%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	396 kcal/cup	388 kcal/cup
Moisture	12% max	12% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact	ACANA ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe	ACANA ACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein (min)	29%	29%
Fat (min)	17%	17%
Fiber (max)	6%	6%
Moisture (max)	12%	12%
Calories	3475 kcal/kg	3405 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans	Beef, pork, beef meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans

Product identity

Product and label details

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

Label field	ACANAACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe	ACANAACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Full label title	ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe Dry Dog Food	ACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Species	Dog	Dog
Life stage	All Life Stages	All Life Stages
Food format	Dry	Dry
Product line	ACANA Dog	Red Meat Recipe
Flavor / recipe	Free-Run Poultry	Red Meat
Processing stated	Extruded kibble	Extruded kibble
Nutritional adequacy statement	ACANA Free-Run Poultry 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).	ACANA Red Meat Recipe Dog Food 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).
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 Free-Run Poultry Recipe	ACANAACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Crude protein (min)	29%	29%
Crude fat (min)	17%	17%
Crude fiber (max)	6%	6%
Moisture (max)	12%	12%
Calcium	1.2%	1.4%
Phosphorus	1%	1%
Omega-3	0.5%	0.8%
Omega-6	2.4%	2.1%
Taurine	0.1%	0.1%
Glucosamine	600 mg/kg	300 mg/kg
Calories	3475 kcal/kg	3405 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	396 kcal/cup	388 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 Free-Run Poultry Recipe	ACANAACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
First five ingredients	Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans	Beef, pork, beef meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans
Full ingredient list	View full recorded list (33) Chicken, turkey, chicken meal (unresolved mapping), whole red lentils (unresolved mapping), whole pinto beans (unresolved mapping), whole green peas (unresolved mapping), chicken liver (unresolved mapping), chicken fat (unresolved mapping), catfish meal (unresolved mapping), whole chickpeas (unresolved mapping), whole green lentils (unresolved mapping), whole yellow peas (unresolved mapping), lentil fiber (unresolved mapping), turkey giblets (unresolved mapping), eggs, fish oil (unresolved mapping), natural chicken flavor (unresolved mapping), chicken heart (unresolved mapping), pea starch (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), dried kelp (unresolved mapping), whole pumpkin, collard greens (unresolved mapping), whole apples (unresolved mapping), whole pears (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried chicken (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried turkey (unresolved mapping), dried chicory root (unresolved mapping), turmeric (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 (50) Beef (unresolved mapping), pork (unresolved mapping), beef meal (unresolved mapping), whole red lentils (unresolved mapping), whole pinto beans (unresolved mapping), whole green peas (unresolved mapping), pork meal (unresolved mapping), beef fat (unresolved mapping), whole green lentils (unresolved mapping), whole chickpeas (unresolved mapping), whole yellow peas (unresolved mapping), lamb (unresolved mapping), fish oil (unresolved mapping), lentil fiber (unresolved mapping), natural pork flavor (unresolved mapping), pea starch (unresolved mapping), beef tripe (unresolved mapping), beef liver (unresolved mapping), beef kidney (unresolved mapping), pork liver (unresolved mapping), pork kidney (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), vitamin E supplement (unresolved mapping), dried kelp (unresolved mapping), whole pumpkin (unresolved mapping), zinc proteinate (unresolved mapping), collard greens (unresolved mapping), whole apples (unresolved mapping), whole pears (unresolved mapping), mixed tocopherols (preservative) (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), calcium pantothenate (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried beef (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried pork (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried lamb (unresolved mapping), riboflavin (unresolved mapping), folic acid (unresolved mapping), vitamin A acetate (unresolved mapping), vitamin D3 supplement (unresolved mapping), dried chicory root (unresolved mapping), turmeric (unresolved mapping), sarsaparilla root (unresolved mapping), althea root (unresolved mapping), rose hips (unresolved mapping), juniper berries (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).
Unique recognized ingredients	Chicken, turkey, eggs, whole pumpkin	Not listed
Ingredient reference pages	Chicken Turkey Eggs Whole pumpkin	Not listed
Primary protein source	Chicken and turkey	Beef
Primary carbohydrate source	Red lentils, pinto beans, and peas	Red lentils
Grain-free label	Yes	Yes
Limited ingredient recorded	Not listed	No
Novel protein recorded	Not listed	No
Probiotics recorded	Yes — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei	Yes — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei
Prebiotics recorded	Not listed	No
Artificial preservatives recorded	Not listed	No
Artificial colors recorded	Not listed	No
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Plant protein concentrate recorded	No	No
Legume recorded	Yes	No
Legume in first five recorded	Yes	No
Potato recorded	No	No
Generic animal ingredient flag	Yes	No
Filler-presence flag	Not listed	No
Ingredient watchout flag	Not listed	No

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 Free-Run Poultry Recipe	ACANAACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal	83.5 g	85.2 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	48.9 g	49.9 g
Digestibility estimate	medium	Not listed

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 Free-Run Poultry Recipe	ACANAACANA Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Official source	Open official source (opens in a new tab)	Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source site	ACANA	ACANA
Source confidence note	High	High
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe is more calorie-dense (3475 vs 3405 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

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