Brand comparison
Orijen vs Acana: same factory, different price - is Orijen worth the extra cost?
Orijen A (92/100) vs Acana A (90/100). Both are A-grade champions from Champion Petfoods. We break down the real differences.
Original Adult Poulet
- Top ingredients
- 1 fresh chicken 25%
- 2 chicken dehydrated 13%
- 3 turkey 8%
- 4 salmon 6%
- 5 peas
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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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Orijen wins: 92/100 (Excellent) against 90/100 for Acana.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Orijen and Acana compare on each one.
| Dimension | Orijen | Acana |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | A |
| Nutrition balance | A | A |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | A | A |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 92/100 | 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 Orijen or Acana better for dogs?
Orijen scores 92/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 90/100 (grade A) for Acana on the PetFoodRate methodology. Orijen is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Orijen and Acana kibble for dogs?
Orijen kibble (92/100) 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 Orijen cost per day vs Acana?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Orijen costs approximately 2.38 EUR per day per dog, vs 2.26 EUR for Acana. The price per kg is 8.50 EUR for Orijen and 7.80 EUR for Acana.
Which is healthier for my dog, Orijen or Acana?
Orijen ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (92/100 vs 90/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Orijen is the safer pick.