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Acana vs Eukanuba: which dry food wins for cats?
Acana A (89/100) vs Eukanuba B (78/100). Acana leads by 11 points on the PetFoodRate methodology. Full ingredient and sub-score breakdown.
First Feast Kitten
- Top ingredients
- 1 fresh chicken 24%
- 2 chicken dehydrated 14%
- 3 turkey 6%
- 4 white fish
- 5 chicken fat
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Kitten Healthy Start
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated
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Acana wins: 89/100 (Excellent) against 78/100 for Eukanuba.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Acana and Eukanuba compare on each one.
| Dimension | Acana | Eukanuba |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | B |
| Nutrition balance | A | A |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | A | D |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 89/100 | 78/100 |
Scores are deterministic and based on ingredient composition only. Read our full methodology to understand how each dimension is weighted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acana or Eukanuba better for cats?
Acana scores 89/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 78/100 (grade B) for Eukanuba on the PetFoodRate methodology. Acana is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Acana and Eukanuba kibble for cats?
Acana kibble (89/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B. Eukanuba kibble (78/100) sub-scores: proteins B, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency D, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my cat, Acana or Eukanuba?
Acana ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (89/100 vs 78/100). For a healthier cat diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Acana is the safer pick.