Brand comparison
Farmina N&D vs Acana: Italian premium grain-free vs Canadian biologique
Farmina A (88/100) vs Acana A (90/100). Two of Europe's most praised A-grade brands. Which delivers better ingredients for the price?
N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult
- Top ingredients
- 1 fresh chicken 28%
- 2 chicken dehydrated 18%
- 3 sweet potato
- 4 peas
- 5 chicken fat
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Wild Prairie Recipe
- Top ingredients
- 1 fresh chicken 22%
- 2 chicken dehydrated 12%
- 3 turkey 8%
- 4 white fish 6%
- 5 peas
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Acana wins: 90/100 (Excellent) against 88/100 for Farmina.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Farmina and Acana compare on each one.
| Dimension | Farmina | Acana |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | A |
| Nutrition balance | A | A |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | A | A |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 88/100 | 90/100 |
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 Farmina or Acana better for dogs?
Acana scores 90/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 88/100 (grade A) for Farmina 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 Farmina and Acana kibble for dogs?
Farmina kibble (88/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B. Acana kibble (90/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B.
How much does Farmina cost per day vs Acana?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Farmina costs approximately 2.18 EUR per day per dog, vs 2.26 EUR for Acana. The price per kg is 7.80 EUR for Farmina and 7.80 EUR for Acana.
Which is healthier for my dog, Farmina or Acana?
Acana ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (90/100 vs 88/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Acana is the safer pick.