Label facts comparison
ACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe vs Instinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food
ACANA and Instinct, 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 Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe
- Instinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food
| Axis | ACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe | Instinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Fat | 5% | 7.5% |
| Fiber | 1% | 2% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | Not listed | Not listed |
| Moisture | 78% max | 78% max |
Quick scan
Core label facts
A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.
| Label fact | ACANA ACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe | Instinct Instinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 10% | 9% |
| Fat (min) | 5% | 7.5% |
| Fiber (max) | 1% | 2% |
| Moisture (max) | 78% | 78% |
| Calories | 1552 kcal/kg | 1370 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Beef, chicken, beef bone broth, beef liver, tuna | Duck, Duck Broth, Turkey Liver, Ground Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) |
Product identity
Product and label details
Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.
| Label field | ACANAACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe | InstinctInstinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Full label title | ACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe Wet Cat Food | Not listed |
| Species | Cat | Cat |
| Life stage | Adult | Not listed |
| Food format | Wet | Wet |
| Product line | ACANA Premium Pate | Not listed |
| Flavor / recipe | Beef, Chicken & Tuna | Not listed |
| Nutritional adequacy statement | ACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. | Instinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages. |
| 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 Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe | InstinctInstinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 10% | 9% |
| Crude fat (min) | 5% | 7.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1% | 2% |
| Moisture (max) | 78% | 78% |
| Taurine | 0.1% | Not listed |
| Calories | 1552 kcal/kg | 1370 kcal/kg |
| Calories per can | 133 kcal/can | Not listed |
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 Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe | InstinctInstinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| First five ingredients | Beef, chicken, beef bone broth, beef liver, tuna | Duck, Duck Broth, Turkey Liver, Ground Flaxseeds, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) |
| Full ingredient list | View full recorded list (19)Beef (unresolved mapping), chicken (unresolved mapping), beef bone broth (unresolved mapping), beef liver (unresolved mapping), tuna (unresolved mapping), chicken bone broth (unresolved mapping), chicken liver (unresolved mapping), chicken heart (unresolved mapping), tricalcium phosphate (unresolved mapping), natural flavor (unresolved mapping), sunflower oil (unresolved mapping), agar-agar (unresolved mapping), potassium chloride (unresolved mapping), fish oil (unresolved mapping), choline chloride (unresolved mapping), vitamins (unresolved mapping), minerals (unresolved mapping), taurine (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping). | View full recorded list (37)Duck (unresolved mapping), Duck Broth (unresolved mapping), Turkey Liver (unresolved mapping), Ground Flaxseeds (unresolved mapping), Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide) (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Sunflower Oil (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Magnesium Sulfate (unresolved mapping), Cranberries (unresolved mapping), Pumpkin (unresolved mapping), Tomato (unresolved mapping), Blueberries (unresolved mapping), Broccoli (unresolved mapping), Kale (unresolved mapping), Parsley (unresolved mapping). |
| Primary protein source | Beef, chicken, and tuna | Not listed |
| Primary carbohydrate source | No primary starch source listed on the official ingredient panel | Not listed |
| Animal protein listed first | Yes | Yes |
| Legume recorded | Not listed | Yes |
| 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 Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe | InstinctInstinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per 1,000 kcal | 64.4 g | 65.7 g |
| Fat per 1,000 kcal | 32.2 g | 54.7 g |
Provenance
Source and review record
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| Label field | ACANAACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe | InstinctInstinct Paté Real Duck Entrée Wet Cat Food |
|---|---|---|
| Official source | Open official source (opens in a new tab) | Open official source (opens in a new tab) |
| Source site | ACANA | Instinct |
| Source confidence note | High | Not listed |
| Source checked date | Not listed | Not listed |
Differences worth noting
- ACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe lists a higher protein minimum (10% vs 9%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
- ACANA Premium Pate Beef, Chicken & Tuna Recipe is more calorie-dense (1552 vs 1370 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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