Acana
Wild Prairie Recipe
Overall score 90/100 · Excellent
Summary
Biologically Appropriate kibble. Fresh protein mix (chicken, turkey, fish) at the top of the list. Grain-free, low glycemic thanks to lentils.
Sub-scores
Composition analysed
Fresh chicken (22%), dehydrated chicken (12%), turkey (8%), white fish (6%), peas, lentils, chicken fat (5%), sweet potato, salmon oil, vitamin E, zinc
- A Fresh chicken 22% protein
- A Dehydrated chicken 12% protein
- A Turkey 8% protein
- B White fish 6% protein
- B Peas cereal
- B Lentils cereal
- A Chicken fat 5% fat
- A Sweet potato cereal
- A Salmon oil fat
- A Vitamin E vitamin mineral
- A Zinc vitamin mineral
Nutritional analysis
- Crude protein
- 33%
- Crude fat
- 17%
- Ash
- 8%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 12%
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Similar alternatives
Acana Wild Prairie is Orijen's more accessible sister brand, made in the exact same kitchen in Alberta, Canada. The difference: 75 percent animal protein (vs Orijen's 85 percent) and a slightly lower price. For 90 percent of dog owners, Acana is the sweet spot between premium nutrition and reasonable cost. Fresh chicken leads the list at 22 percent, followed by dehydrated chicken, turkey, and white fish. Grain-free with peas and lentils as the main carbohydrate sources. The formula includes probiotics and omega-3 from salmon oil. At 7.80 EUR per kg, it undercuts Orijen by about 10 percent while delivering nearly identical nutritional quality.
Compared to the competition
Orijen is 2 points higher (92 vs 90) and 10% more expensive. The extra 10% animal protein matters for working dogs, not for couch companions. Acana is the rational choice.
Taste of the Wild scores 88/100 vs Acana's 90/100. TOTW is 20% cheaper but uses meal (not fresh) as the first ingredient. Acana wins on protein freshness; TOTW wins on value.
Frequently asked questions
Acana vs Orijen: is Acana good enough?
Yes. Acana scores 90/100 vs Orijen's 92/100. The 2-point gap is mostly the animal protein percentage (75% vs 85%). For a non-working adult dog, 75% animal protein is more than sufficient. Acana is 10% cheaper for 98% of the quality.
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