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All-life-stages dry dog food with salmon first, 25% protein, probiotics, and 397 kcal/cup.
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All-life-stages dry dog food with salmon first, 25% protein, probiotics, and 397 kcal/cup.
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02Use the nutrition block to inspect protein, fat, fiber, moisture, estimated carbs, and calorie density together.
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04Use the methodology and linked ingredients to understand where the numbers come from and what to verify next.
All-life-stages dry dog food with salmon first, 25% protein, probiotics, and 397 kcal/cup.
Ingredient quality scores 41, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 52. The formula is best interpreted as
All-life-stages dry dog food with salmon first, 25% protein, probiotics, and 397 kcal/cup.
Overall read
50
Ingredient quality
41
Nutrition balance
0
Digestibility
76
Safety
52
Overall
50
| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein min | 25 | % |
| Fat min | 15 | % |
| Fiber max | 6 | % |
| Moisture max | 12 | % |
| Ash | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (as fed) | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (dry matter) | 0 | % |
| Protein dry matter | 25 | % |
| Fat dry matter | 15 | % |
| Calories | 3305 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 397 | kcal/cup |
| kcal per 100g | 0 | kcal |
Calories per cup
397
Protein per 1000 kcal
75.6
Fat per 1000 kcal
45.4
Estimated glycemic load
Not estimated
This is a moderate-density formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.
Protein sources
Salmon, herring meal, natural fish flavor, fish oil, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate
Carbohydrate sources
pearled barley, oat groats, whole oats, pea starch
Fat sources
pork fat, fish oil
Fiber sources
whole pumpkin
Functional additives
whole peas, lentil fiber, natural fish flavor, fish oil, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, dried kelp, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, salt, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, whole apples, whole butternut squash, whole carrots, collard greens, whole pears, whole pumpkin, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product
Ingredient interpretation
Positive ingredient signals: Marine omega support, Named animal protein, Targeted fiber support.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Salmon, herring meal, natural fish flavor, fish oil, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate.
Digestive-support ingredients are present through whole pumpkin.
Watch-outs on this label: Generic animal ingredient, Legume presence, Legume presence signal, Transparency warning signal.
Support boundary
Ingredient signals now carry conservative claim mapping so analyzer, product, and need surfaces can distinguish source-backed interpretation from internal scoring policy.
Signal presence and score effects are separate. Support mapping describes interpretation framing, not the validity of the score impact.
Partially supported: 5. Internal methodology: 1. Unresolved: 0.
Ingredient quality
41
Digestibility
76
Safety
52
Ingredient deck
Salmon, herring meal, pearled barley, whole peas, oat groats, pork fat, whole oats, lentil fiber, natural fish flavor, pea starch, fish oil, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, dried kelp, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, salt, zinc proteinate, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, iron proteinate, whole apples, whole butternut squash, whole carrots, collard greens, whole pears, whole pumpkin, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.
Generic animal terms weaken transparency because the source material is less clear.
Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance supports caution around vague sourcing, while the severity of the penalty remains internal methodology.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
Legume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.
Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.
Matched ingredients: pearled barley, whole peas, lentil fiber, pea starch, whole pears
Legumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.
Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.
Matched ingredients: pearled barley, whole peas, lentil fiber, pea starch, whole pears
Named marine oils are a useful positive signal for skin, coat, and inflammatory support.
Partially supported because broad literature context exists, but product-level effect and dosing relevance are not mapped here.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.
Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.
Matched ingredients: Salmon
Targeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.
Partially supported because digestive-support framing is literature-informed, but real-world tolerance remains context-dependent.
Matched ingredients: whole pumpkin
The ingredient panel includes vague generic animal terminology that weakens transparency.
Partially supported because vague ingredient naming can reasonably weaken transparency confidence, while the downstream impact remains internal.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
Omega-3
0%
Omega-6
0%
Taurine
0%
Calcium
0%
Phosphorus
0%
Magnesium
0%
No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.
Sensitive stomach
0
Weight management
0
Puppy fit
0
Senior fit
0
Allergy support
0
ACANA Classics Salmon & Barley Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).
The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.
Appeals to shoppers looking for premium dry formulas with strong ingredient-forward marketing.
Need context
For foods marketed around body condition and calorie-controlled daily feeding.
Need context
For products that emphasize omega-rich ingredients and skin-coat maintenance.
Need context
For pets that do better with digestibility-focused foods and clearer ingredient patterns.
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