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ACANA Wholesome Grains, Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

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ACANA Wholesome Grains, Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

  • Dog
  • Dry
  • Adult
Protein
27% min
Fat
17% min
Fiber
6% max
Moisture
12% max
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Facts read from acana.com, checked November 2, 2026. Labels change: check the package before you buy.

Ingredients

  1. 1 Chicken
  2. 2 chicken meal
  3. 3 oat groats
  4. 4 whole sorghum
  5. 5 whole millet
  6. 6 eggs
  7. 7 catfish meal
  8. 8 chicken fat
  9. 9 whole oats
  10. 10 turkey
  11. 11 chicken liver
  12. 12 fish oil
  13. 13 ground miscanthus grass
  14. 14 natural chicken flavor
  15. 15 turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard)
  16. 16 chicken heart
  17. 17 whole butternut squash
  18. 18 whole pumpkin
  19. 19 salt
  20. 20 potassium chloride
  21. 21 choline chloride
  22. 22 taurine
  23. 23 vitamin E supplement
  24. 24 dried kelp
  25. 25 mixed tocopherols (preservative)
  26. 26 zinc proteinate
  27. 27 vitamin D3 supplement
  28. 28 vitamin A acetate
  29. 29 copper proteinate
  30. 30 niacin
  31. 31 thiamine mononitrate
  32. 32 riboflavin
  33. 33 calcium pantothenate
  34. 34 pyridoxine hydrochloride
  35. 35 folic acid
  36. 36 vitamin B12 supplement
  37. 37 dried chicory root
  38. 38 turmeric
  39. 39 sarsaparilla root
  40. 40 althea root
  41. 41 rosehips
  42. 42 juniper berries
  43. 43 citric acid (preservative)
  44. 44 rosemary extract
  45. 45 dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  46. 46 dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product
  47. 47 dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product

In label order: by weight before cooking, heaviest first. Underlined ingredients have a glossary entry.

Guaranteed analysis

NutrientOn the labelDry matter (calculated)
Crude protein27% min30.7%
Crude fat17% min19.3%
Crude fiber6% max6.8%
Moisture12% max—
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)0.2% min0.2%
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)0.15% min0.2%
Calcium1.5% min1.7%
Phosphorus1.1% min1.3%
Vitamin E750 IU/kg min—
Taurine0.2% min0.2%
Omega-6 fatty acids3% min3.4%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.6% min0.7%
Glucosamine500 mg/kg min—

Dry matter takes the water out (value ÷ (100 − moisture) × 100), so wet and dry foods can be compared on one scale.

Calories

per kg
3,440 kcal
per cup
413 kcal

The label says: “Metabolizable Energy is 3440 kcal/kg (413 kcal per standard 8 oz cup), with 27% from protein, 31% from carbohydrates, and 42% from fat.”

Against the AAFCO minimums

The label's guaranteed minimum, next to the minimum AAFCO sets for dogs, adult maintenance.

  • protein78.5 g vs 45 g minimumAbove
  • fat49.4 g vs 13.8 g minimumAbove

Per 1,000 kcal, the way AAFCO writes its profiles. Meeting a minimum doesn't make a food right for your pet: ask your veterinarian. How this is worked out

Carbohydrates and calories (estimates)

About 35.2% of the dry matter is carbohydrate, worked out by difference: labels don't state it. The label states no ash, so 8% of dry matter is assumed (a typical value).

  • Protein 27%
  • Fat 42%
  • Carbohydrate 31%

Where the calories come from, with the modified Atwater factors (3.5, 8.5 and 3.5 kcal per gram).

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