Brand comparison
Acana vs Taste Of The Wild: which dry food wins for cats?
Acana A (89/100) vs Taste Of The Wild B (80/100). Acana leads by 9 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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Rocky Mountain Cat
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated 18%
- 2 peas
- 3 sweet potato
- 4 taurine
- 5 probiotics
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Acana wins: 89/100 (Excellent) against 80/100 for Taste of the Wild.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Acana and Taste Of The Wild compare on each one.
| Dimension | Acana | Taste Of The Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | A |
| Nutrition balance | A | B |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | A | C |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 89/100 | 80/100 |
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 Taste Of The Wild better for cats?
Acana scores 89/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 80/100 (grade B) for Taste of the Wild 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 Taste Of The Wild kibble for cats?
Acana kibble (89/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B. Taste Of The Wild kibble (80/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my cat, Acana or Taste Of The Wild?
Acana ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (89/100 vs 80/100). For a healthier cat diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Acana is the safer pick.