Brand comparison
Acana vs Open Farm: which dry food wins for cats?
Acana A (89/100) vs Open Farm B (78/100). Acana leads by 11 points on the PetFoodRate methodology. Full ingredient and sub-score breakdown.
First Feast Kitten
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- 1 fresh chicken 24%
- 2 chicken dehydrated 14%
- 3 turkey 6%
- 4 white fish
- 5 chicken fat
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Homestead Turkey Cat
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated
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Acana wins: 89/100 (Excellent) against 78/100 for Open Farm.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Acana and Open Farm compare on each one.
| Dimension | Acana | Open Farm |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Open Farm better for cats?
Acana scores 89/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 78/100 (grade B) for Open Farm 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 Open Farm kibble for cats?
Acana kibble (89/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B. Open Farm kibble (78/100) sub-scores: proteins B, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency D, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my cat, Acana or Open Farm?
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.