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| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29 | % min |
| Fat | 17 | % min |
| Fiber | 6 | % max |
| Moisture | 12 | % max |
| Calories | 3405 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 388 | kcal/cup |
The ingredient list stays as a source fact. Mapping appears only when source-backed data is available.
Ingredient list from label
Beef, pork, beef meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, pork meal, beef fat, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, lamb, fish oil, lentil fiber, natural pork flavor, pea starch, beef tripe, beef liver, beef kidney, pork liver, pork kidney, salt, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, whole pumpkin, zinc proteinate, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, calcium pantothenate, freeze-dried beef, freeze-dried pork, freeze-dried lamb, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rose hips, juniper berries, 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
Beef, beef meal, pork meal, beef fat, lamb, fish oil, beef tripe, beef liver, beef kidney, zinc proteinate, freeze-dried beef, freeze-dried lamb
Carbohydrate sources
pea starch
Fat sources
beef fat, fish oil
Positive ingredient signals: Marine omega support, Named animal protein, Targeted fiber support.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Beef, beef meal, pork meal, beef fat, lamb, fish oil, beef tripe, beef liver, beef kidney, zinc proteinate, freeze-dried beef, freeze-dried lamb.
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Calories per cup
388
Protein per 1000 kcal
85.2
Fat per 1000 kcal
49.9
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
1.4%
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: whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow 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: whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole green peas, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole yellow 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: Beef
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, dried chicory root
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 Red Meat Recipe Dog Food 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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