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| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25 | % min |
| Fat | 15 | % min |
| Fiber | 6 | % max |
| Moisture | 12 | % max |
| Calories | 3305 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 397 | kcal/cup |
The ingredient list stays as a source fact. Mapping appears only when source-backed data is available.
Ingredient list from label
Salmon, herring meal, pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats, pork fat, whole oats, lentil fiber, natural fish flavor, pea starch, fish oil, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, dried kelp, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, salt, zinc proteinate, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, iron proteinate, whole apples, whole butternut squash, whole carrots, collard greens, whole pears, whole pumpkin, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.
Ingredient facts
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Protein sources
Salmon, herring meal, natural fish flavor, fish oil, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate
Carbohydrate sources
pearled barley, oat groats, whole oats, pea starch
Fat sources
pork fat, fish oil
Positive ingredient signals: Marine omega support, Named animal protein, Targeted fiber support.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Salmon, herring meal, natural fish flavor, fish oil, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate.
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Calories per cup
397
Protein per 1000 kcal
75.6
Fat per 1000 kcal
45.4
Estimated glycemic load
N/A
Not listed on the official source.
This is a moderate-density formula for its format.
Omega-3
0.8%
Omega-6
2.1%
Taurine
0.1%
Calcium
1.2%
Phosphorus
1%
Probiotic support is listed via Lactobacillus acidophilus; Bifidobacterium animalis; Lactobacillus casei.
Generic animal terms weaken transparency because the source material is less clear.
Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance supports caution around vague sourcing, while the severity of the penalty remains internal methodology.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
Legume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.
Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.
Matched ingredients: pearled barley, whole peas, lentil fiber, pea starch, whole pears
Legumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.
Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.
Matched ingredients: pearled barley, whole peas, lentil fiber, pea starch, whole pears
Named marine oils are a useful positive signal for skin, coat, and inflammatory support.
Partially supported because broad literature context exists, but product-level effect and dosing relevance are not mapped here.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.
Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.
Matched ingredients: Salmon
Targeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.
Partially supported because digestive-support framing is literature-informed, but real-world tolerance remains context-dependent.
Matched ingredients: whole pumpkin
The ingredient panel includes vague generic animal terminology that weakens transparency.
Partially supported because vague ingredient naming can reasonably weaken transparency confidence, while the downstream impact remains internal.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley 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).
Appeals to shoppers looking for premium dry formulas with strong ingredient-forward marketing.
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