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Acana Grasslands Dog

dry food · dogs · 83/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Acana Grasslands Dog's 83/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Acana Grasslands Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionAcana Grasslands DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 83/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein31%38%
Protein (dry matter)35.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs28%18%
First ingredientLambFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+7Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 31%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+6Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 31%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 31%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-1.10€
  2. #2AWellnessCORE Original Adult7.20€/kg-0.30€
  3. #3ACarniloveSalmon Turkey Puppy7.00€/kg-0.50€
  4. #4ACarniloveSalmon Adult Dog6.50€/kg-1.00€
  5. #5ACarniloveGrain-Free Saumon6.80€/kg-0.70€
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-1.70€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Acana Grasslands Dog's 83/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Acana Grasslands Dog?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Acana Grasslands Dog?

Acana Grasslands Dog scores 83/100 (B) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.