Label facts comparison

ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe vs Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food

ACANA and Purina Pro Plan, 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 Free-Run Poultry Recipe

Dog · Dry · All Life Stages

Product details

Purina Pro Plan

Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food

Dog · Dry · Puppy

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
Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe	Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food
Protein	29%	28%
Fat	17%	18%
Fiber	6%	3%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	396 kcal/cup	456 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	Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food
Protein (min)	29%	28%
Fat (min)	17%	18%
Fiber (max)	6%	3%
Moisture (max)	12%	12%
Calories	3475 kcal/kg	4188 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans	Chicken, rice, poultry by-product meal, corn protein meal, whole grain wheat

Product identity

Product and label details

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

Label field	ACANAACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe	Purina Pro PlanPro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food
Full label title	ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe Dry Dog Food	Not listed
Species	Dog	Dog
Life stage	All Life Stages	Puppy
Food format	Dry	Dry
Product line	ACANA Dog	Not listed
Flavor / recipe	Free-Run Poultry	Not listed
Processing stated	Extruded kibble	Not listed
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).	Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large sized 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	Purina Pro PlanPro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food
Crude protein (min)	29%	28%
Crude fat (min)	17%	18%
Crude fiber (max)	6%	3%
Moisture (max)	12%	12%
Calcium	1.2%	Not listed
Phosphorus	1%	Not listed
Omega-3	0.5%	Not listed
Omega-6	2.4%	Not listed
Taurine	0.1%	Not listed
Glucosamine	600 mg/kg	Not listed
Calories	3475 kcal/kg	4188 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	396 kcal/cup	456 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	Purina Pro PlanPro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food
First five ingredients	Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans	Chicken, rice, poultry by-product meal, corn protein meal, whole grain wheat
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 (39) Chicken (unresolved mapping), rice (unresolved mapping), poultry by-product meal (unresolved mapping), corn protein meal (unresolved mapping), whole grain wheat (unresolved mapping), beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (unresolved mapping), whole grain corn (unresolved mapping), corn germ meal (unresolved mapping), dried yeast (unresolved mapping), fish meal (unresolved mapping), natural flavor (unresolved mapping), dried egg product (unresolved mapping), fish oil (unresolved mapping), soybean oil (unresolved mapping), mono and dicalcium phosphate (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), calcium carbonate (unresolved mapping), potassium chloride (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), minerals [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite] (unresolved mapping), vitamins [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7)] (unresolved mapping), L-Lysine monohydrochloride (unresolved mapping), garlic oil (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	Not listed
Primary carbohydrate source	Red lentils, pinto beans, and peas	Not listed
Grain-free label	Yes	Not listed
Probiotics recorded	Yes — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei	Not listed
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Plant protein concentrate recorded	No	Not listed
Legume recorded	Yes	Yes
Legume in first five recorded	Yes	Not listed
Potato recorded	No	Not listed
Generic animal ingredient flag	Yes	Yes

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	Purina Pro PlanPro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal	83.5 g	66.9 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	48.9 g	43 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	Purina Pro PlanPro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food
Official source	Open official source (opens in a new tab)	Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source site	ACANA	Purina
Source confidence note	High	Not listed
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe lists a higher protein minimum (29% vs 28%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food is more calorie-dense (4188 vs 3475 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.