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Acana Pacifica Dog

dry food · dogs · 83/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Acana Pacifica 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 Pacifica Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Acana Pacifica 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 Pacifica Dog vs its best alternative

Criterion Acana Pacifica 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 protein33%38%
Protein (dry matter)37.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs26%18%
First ingredient Salmon Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.

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 33%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +7 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +6 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 33%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +5 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  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 -1.40€
  2. #2 A Wellness CORE Original Adult 7.20€/kg -0.60€
  3. #3 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Agneau Frais 7.50€/kg -0.30€
  4. #4 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Saumon Frais 7.50€/kg -0.30€
  5. #5 A Carnilove Salmon Turkey Puppy 7.00€/kg -0.80€
  6. #6 A Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog 6.50€/kg -1.30€

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 Pacifica Dog?

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

Is there a cheaper alternative to Acana Pacifica 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 Pacifica Dog?

Acana Pacifica 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.