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Acana Grasslands Dog

dry food · dogs · 83/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Acana Grasslands Dog's 83/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Acana Grasslands Dog vs its best alternative

Criterion Acana Grasslands Dog Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 83/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit B A
Crude protein31%38%
Protein (dry matter)35.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs28%18%
First ingredient Lamb Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +7 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 31%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +6 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 31%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +5 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 31%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +5 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +5 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -1.10€
  2. #2 A Wellness CORE Original Adult 7.20€/kg -0.30€
  3. #3 A Carnilove Salmon Turkey Puppy 7.00€/kg -0.50€
  4. #4 A Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog 6.50€/kg -1.00€
  5. #5 A Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon 6.80€/kg -0.70€
  6. #6 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.70€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Acana Grasslands Dog's 83/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Acana Grasslands Dog?

Acana Grasslands Dog scores 83/100 (B) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.