Label facts comparison
ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food vs Fussy Adult Dry Cat Food
ACANA and Royal Canin, 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.
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 Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food
- Fussy Adult Dry Cat Food
| Axis | ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Fussy Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 38% |
| Fat | 19% | 15.5% |
| Fiber | 3% | 3.1% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 497 kcal/cup | 388 kcal/cup |
| Moisture | 10% max | 7.5% max |
Quick scan
Core label facts
A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.
| Label fact | ACANA ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Royal Canin Fussy Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 38% | 38% |
| Fat (min) | 19% | 15.5% |
| Fiber (max) | 3% | 3.1% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% | 7.5% |
| Calories | 3975 kcal/kg | 3878 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Chicken, turkey, salmon, chicken meal, salmon meal | Chicken by-product meal, corn flour, chicken fat, wheat gluten, corn protein meal |
Product identity
Product and label details
Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.
| Label field | ACANAACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Royal CaninFussy Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Full label title | ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Not listed |
| Species | Cat | Cat |
| Life stage | Kitten | Adult |
| Food format | Dry | Dry |
| Product line | Highest Protein | Not listed |
| Flavor / recipe | Kitten Recipe | Not listed |
| Processing stated | Extruded kibble | Not listed |
| Nutritional adequacy statement | ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth and Reproduction. | COMPLETE AND BALANCED NUTRITION ROYAL CANIN® FUSSY is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. |
| 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 Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Royal CaninFussy Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 38% | 38% |
| Crude fat (min) | 19% | 15.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% | 3.1% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% | 7.5% |
| Calcium | 1.7% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.3% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.2% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 3% | Not listed |
| Taurine | 0.15% | Not listed |
| Calories | 3975 kcal/kg | 3878 kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 497 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 Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Royal CaninFussy Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| First five ingredients | Chicken, turkey, salmon, chicken meal, salmon meal | Chicken by-product meal, corn flour, chicken fat, wheat gluten, corn protein meal |
| Full ingredient list | View full recorded list (57)Chicken (unresolved mapping), turkey (unresolved mapping), salmon (unresolved mapping), chicken meal (unresolved mapping), salmon meal (unresolved mapping), herring meal (unresolved mapping), whole red lentils (unresolved mapping), whole pinto beans (unresolved mapping), chicken fat (unresolved mapping), turkey meal (unresolved mapping), whole green lentils (unresolved mapping), whole chickpeas (unresolved mapping), whole herring (unresolved mapping), turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard) (unresolved mapping), chicken liver (unresolved mapping), eggs, fish oil, pea starch, pea fiber, natural chicken flavor, chicken heart (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), dried kelp (unresolved mapping), vitamin E supplement (unresolved mapping), whole cranberries (unresolved mapping), whole pumpkin (unresolved mapping), mixed tocopherols (preservative) (unresolved mapping), zinc proteinate (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), collard greens (unresolved mapping), whole pears (unresolved mapping), whole apples (unresolved mapping), vitamin A acetate (unresolved mapping), vitamin D3 supplement (unresolved mapping), biotin (unresolved mapping), DL-methionine (unresolved mapping), copper proteinate (unresolved mapping), niacin (unresolved mapping), thiamine mononitrate (unresolved mapping), riboflavin (unresolved mapping), calcium pantothenate (unresolved mapping), pyridoxine hydrochloride (unresolved mapping), folic acid (unresolved mapping), vitamin B12 supplement (unresolved mapping), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (unresolved mapping), turmeric (unresolved mapping), dried chicory root (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), freeze-dried beef meat (unresolved mapping), freeze dried goat meat (unresolved mapping), freeze-dried lamb meat (unresolved mapping). | View full recorded list (36)Chicken by-product meal (unresolved mapping), corn flour (unresolved mapping), chicken fat (unresolved mapping), wheat gluten (unresolved mapping), corn protein meal (unresolved mapping), natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry) (unresolved mapping), brewers rice (unresolved mapping), wheat (unresolved mapping), dried plain beet pulp (unresolved mapping), calcium sulfate (unresolved mapping), sodium pyrophosphate (unresolved mapping), potassium chloride (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), fructooligosaccharides (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), marine microalgae oil (unresolved mapping), rosemary extract (unresolved mapping), preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (unresolved mapping), vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid] (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate] (unresolved mapping). |
| Primary protein source | Chicken | Not listed |
| Primary carbohydrate source | Lentils | Not listed |
| Grain-free label | Yes | Not listed |
| Limited ingredient recorded | No | Not listed |
| Novel protein recorded | No | Not listed |
| Probiotics recorded | Yes — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei | Not listed |
| Prebiotics recorded | No | Not listed |
| Artificial preservatives recorded | No | Not listed |
| Artificial colors recorded | No | Not listed |
| Animal protein listed first | Yes | Yes |
| Plant protein concentrate recorded | No | Not listed |
| Legume recorded | No | Not listed |
| Legume in first five recorded | No | Not listed |
| Potato recorded | No | Not listed |
| Generic animal ingredient flag | No | Not listed |
| Filler-presence flag | No | Yes |
| Ingredient watchout flag | No | 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 Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Royal CaninFussy Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per 1,000 kcal | 95.6 g | 98 g |
| Fat per 1,000 kcal | 47.8 g | 40 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 Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food | Royal CaninFussy Adult Dry Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Official source | Open official source (opens in a new tab) | Open official source (opens in a new tab) |
| Source site | ACANA | royalcanin.com |
| Source confidence note | High | Not listed |
| Source checked date | Not listed | Not listed |
Differences worth noting
- ACANA Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food is more calorie-dense (3975 vs 3878 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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