Score 54

Reviewed formulaextruded kibble

ACANA Indoor Entree Recipe with Poultry and Fish Adult Dry Cat Food

Name: ACANA Indoor Entree Recipe with Poultry and Fish Adult Dry Cat Food
Brand: ACANA

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5.4out of 10

Decision snapshot

Built for adult maintenance

A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.

Quick verdict

Best for

Cat
Adult
Dry

Not ideal for

Strict calorie-control plans
Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets

Key highlights

Primary protein: ChickenGrain-free formulaProbiotics includedModerate omega-3 support418 kcal per cup

ACANA Indoor Entree Recipe with Poultry and Fish Adult Dry Cat Food

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Chicken first

418 kcal/cup

36% protein DMB

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Quick verdict

Ingredient quality scores 48, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 59. The formula is best interpreted as

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Ingredient quality

Nutrition balance

Digestibility

Safety

Overall

Nutrition breakdown

Metric	Value	Basis
Protein min	36	%
Fat min	14	%
Fiber max	5	%
Moisture max	10	%
Ash	0	%
Estimated carbs (as fed)	0	%
Estimated carbs (dry matter)	0	%
Protein dry matter	36	%
Fat dry matter	14	%
Calories	3670	kcal/kg
Calories per cup	418	kcal/cup
kcal per 100g	0	kcal

Calorie density analysis

Calories per cup

418

Protein per 1000 kcal

98.1

Fat per 1000 kcal

38.1

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.

Ingredient breakdown by role

Protein sources

Chicken, chicken meal, herring meal, chicken fat, turkey, natural chicken flavor, chicken liver, chicken heart, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate

Carbohydrate sources

oat groats

Fat sources

chicken fat

Functional additives

whole peas, chicken fat, ground miscanthus grass, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole herring, natural chicken flavor, lentil fiber, rabbit, whole cranberries, dried kelp, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin E supplement, taurine, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A acetate, L-carnitine, DL-methionine, biotin, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 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: Named animal protein.

The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Chicken, chicken meal, herring meal, chicken fat, turkey, natural chicken flavor, chicken liver, chicken heart, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate.

Watch-outs on this label: Legume presence, Legume presence 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: 1. Internal methodology: 1. Unresolved: 0.

Ingredient quality

Digestibility

Safety

Ingredient deck

Chicken, chicken meal, herring meal, oat groats, whole peas, chicken fat, ground miscanthus grass, turkey, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole herring, natural chicken flavor, lentil fiber, rabbit, chicken liver, chicken heart, whole cranberries, dried kelp, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin E supplement, taurine, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin A acetate, L-carnitine, DL-methionine, copper proteinate, biotin, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product.

Ingredient signals visualization

Legume presence

caution

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Internal methodologyRefs 1

low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules

Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: whole peas, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, lentil fiber

IQ -4Digestibility -3Safety -1

Legume presence signal

caution

Legumes are materially present in the ingredient deck and should be interpreted in context.

Internal methodologyRefs 1

low

Internal methodology only because this layer uses legume presence as a prompt for closer context review, not as proof of harm or poor formulation.

Ingredient rules

Presence alone should not be overstated.

Matched ingredients: whole peas, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, lentil fiber

IQ -4Digestibility -2Safety 0

Named animal protein

positive

The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.

Partially supportedRefs 3

moderate

Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.

WSAVA toolkit [ext]Label discrepancy review [ext]Ingredient rules

This is a transparency interpretation, not proof of superior health outcomes.

Matched ingredients: Chicken

IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2

Functional nutrients

Omega-3

0.5%

Omega-6

Taurine

0.1%

Calcium

1.4%

Phosphorus

Magnesium

Probiotic support is present via Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus casei.

Suitability and fit

Sensitive stomach

Weight management

Puppy fit

Senior fit

Allergy support

Ingredients connected to this formula

Methodology note

ACANA Indoor Entree with Free-Run Chicken and Turkey Indoor Cat Adult Cat Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.

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.