ACANA
Singles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food
Dog · Format not listed · Life stage not listed
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Singles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food vs Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog 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.
Instinct
Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food
Dog · Format not listed · Life stage not listed
Product detailsListed 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.
- Singles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food
- Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food
| Axis | Singles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food | Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 28% |
| Fat | 17% | 18% |
| Fiber | 6% | 3% |
| Carbs | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calories | 409 kcal/cup | 493 kcal/cup |
| Moisture | 12% max | 10% max |
Quick scan
Core label facts
A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.
| Label fact | ACANA Singles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food | Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (min) | 31% | 28% |
| Fat (min) | 17% | 18% |
| Fiber (max) | 6% | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | 10% |
| Calories | 3405 kcal/kg | 4335 kcal/kg |
| First ingredients | Raw lamb (21%), lamb meal (18%), raw lamb organs (liver, kidney, tripe) (16%), whole chickpeas, whole lentils | Salmon Meal, Salmon, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) |
Product identity
Product and label details
Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.
| Label field | ACANASingles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food | InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Dog | Dog |
| Life stage | Not listed | Not listed |
| Food format | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nutritional adequacy statement | ACANA LAMB WITH APPLE RECIPE dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by FEDIAF for All Life Stages, excluding growth of all large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult). | Not listed |
Recorded nutrients
Guaranteed analysis and calories
Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.
| Label field | ACANASingles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food | InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 31% | 28% |
| Crude fat (min) | 17% | 18% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% | 10% |
| Calories | 3405 kcal/kg | 4335 kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 409 kcal/cup | 493 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 | ACANASingles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food | InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food |
|---|---|---|
| First five ingredients | Raw lamb (21%), lamb meal (18%), raw lamb organs (liver, kidney, tripe) (16%), whole chickpeas, whole lentils | Salmon Meal, Salmon, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) |
| Full ingredient list | View full recorded list (25)Raw lamb (21%) (unresolved mapping), lamb meal (18%) (unresolved mapping), raw lamb organs (liver, kidney, tripe) (16%) (unresolved mapping), whole chickpeas (unresolved mapping), whole lentils (unresolved mapping), fish oil (5%) (unresolved mapping), fresh apples (4%) (unresolved mapping), dehydrated sweet potato (4%) (unresolved mapping), lentil fibre (unresolved mapping), sunflower oil (unresolved mapping), salt (unresolved mapping), dried kelp (unresolved mapping), fresh whole pumpkin (unresolved mapping), fresh whole butternut squash (unresolved mapping), dried chicory root (unresolved mapping), whole cranberries (unresolved mapping), whole blueberries (unresolved mapping), turmeric (unresolved mapping), milk thistle (unresolved mapping), burdock root (unresolved mapping), lavender (unresolved mapping), marshmallow root (unresolved mapping), rosehips (unresolved mapping). | View full recorded list (31)Salmon Meal (unresolved mapping), Salmon (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Tapioca (unresolved mapping), Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) (unresolved mapping), Montmorillonite Clay (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Coconut Oil (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin) (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide) (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Cod (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (unresolved mapping). |
| Animal protein listed first | Not listed | Yes |
| Legume recorded | Yes | Yes |
| Generic animal ingredient flag | Yes | 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 | ACANASingles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food | InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per 1,000 kcal | 91 g | 64.6 g |
| Fat per 1,000 kcal | 49.9 g | 41.5 g |
Provenance
Source and review record
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| Label field | ACANASingles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food | InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food |
|---|---|---|
| Official source | Open official source (opens in a new tab) | Open official source (opens in a new tab) |
| Source site | acana.com | instinctpetfood.com |
| Source checked date | Not listed | Not listed |
Differences worth noting
- Singles Lamb & Apple Dry Dog Food lists a higher protein minimum (31% vs 28%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
- Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food is more calorie-dense (4335 vs 3405 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.
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