Generic animal ingredient
cautionGeneric animal terms weaken transparency because the source material is less clear.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
IQ -6Digestibility -1Safety -5
Score 50
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ACANA Free-Run Poultry Recipe Dry Dog Food
5.0out of 10
Decision snapshot
Built for adult maintenance
A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.
Quick verdict
Premium dry dog food with chicken and turkey up front, grain-free positioning, and label-declared probiotics.
Best for
- Dog
- All Life Stages
- Dry
Not ideal for
- Strict calorie-control plans
- Owners specifically requiring grain-free formulas
- Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets
Key highlights
Primary protein: ChickenGrain-inclusive formulaNo probiotics addedLow omega-3 support396 kcal per cup
Premium dry dog food with chicken and turkey up front, grain-free positioning, and label-declared probiotics.
Chicken first
396 kcal/cup
33% protein DMB
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01
Start with the verdict
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02Check the label math
Use the nutrition block to inspect protein, fat, fiber, moisture, estimated carbs, and calorie density together.
03Inspect the ingredient story
Move into the ingredient interpretation panels to see whether the formula story matches the nutrient story.
04Finish with context
Use the methodology and linked ingredients to understand where the numbers come from and what to verify next.
Quick verdict
Premium dry dog food with chicken and turkey up front, grain-free positioning, and label-declared probiotics.
Ingredient quality scores 43, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 53. The formula is best interpreted as premium dry dog food with chicken and turkey up front, grain-free positioning, and label-declared probiotics.
Product score card
Premium dry dog food with chicken and turkey up front, grain-free positioning, and label-declared probiotics.
Ingredient quality
43
Nutrition balance
0
Digestibility
73
Safety
53
Overall
50
Nutrition breakdown
| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein min | 29 | % |
| Fat min | 17 | % |
| Fiber max | 6 | % |
| Moisture max | 12 | % |
| Ash | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (as fed) | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (dry matter) | 0 | % |
| Protein dry matter | 33 | % |
| Fat dry matter | 19.3 | % |
| Calories | 3475 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 396 | kcal/cup |
| kcal per 100g | 348 | kcal |
Calorie density analysis
Calories per cup
396
Protein per 1000 kcal
0
Fat per 1000 kcal
0
Estimated glycemic load
0
This is a moderate-density formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.
Ingredient breakdown by role
Protein sources
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, eggs, fish oil
Fat sources
fish oil
Fiber sources
whole pumpkin, dried chicory root
Functional additives
lentils, beans, peas, fish oil, whole pumpkin, apples, pears, dried chicory root, and declared probiotic fermentation products
Ingredient interpretation
Positive ingredient signals: Marine omega support, Named animal protein, Named probiotic strain, Targeted fiber support.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, eggs, fish oil.
Digestive-support ingredients are present through whole pumpkin, dried chicory root.
Watch-outs on this label: Generic animal ingredient, Legume presence, Legume presence signal, Transparency warning signal.
Ingredient quality
43
Digestibility
73
Safety
53
Ingredient deck
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, lentils, beans, peas, eggs, fish oil, whole pumpkin, apples, pears, dried chicory root, and declared probiotic fermentation products.
Ingredient signals visualization
Legume presence
cautionLegume-heavy formulas deserve closer interpretation when they materially shape the ingredient deck.
Matched ingredients: lentils, beans, peas, pears
IQ -4Digestibility -3Safety -1
Legume presence signal
cautionLegumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.
Matched ingredients: lentils, beans, peas, pears
IQ -4Digestibility -2Safety 0
Marine omega support
positiveNamed marine oils are a useful positive signal for skin, coat, and inflammatory support.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
IQ +3Digestibility +1Safety +1
Named animal protein
positiveThe ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.
Matched ingredients: Chicken
IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2
Named probiotic strain
positiveA named probiotic strain is more interpretable than a vague digestive-support claim.
Matched ingredients: and declared probiotic fermentation products
IQ +2Digestibility +6Safety +1
Targeted fiber support
positiveTargeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.
Matched ingredients: whole pumpkin, dried chicory root
IQ +2Digestibility +5Safety +1
Transparency warning signal
cautionThe ingredient panel includes vague generic animal terminology that weakens transparency.
Matched ingredients: fish oil
IQ -6Digestibility 0Safety -4
Functional nutrients
Omega-3
0.5%
Omega-6
2.4%
Taurine
0%
Calcium
0%
Phosphorus
0%
Magnesium
0%
No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.
Suitability and fit
Sensitive stomach
0
Weight management
0
Puppy fit
0
Senior fit
0
Allergy support
0
Premium dry dog food with chicken and turkey up front, grain-free positioning, and label-declared probiotics.
Ingredients connected to this formula
Methodology note
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.
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