Alternatives to
ACANA Puppy Recipe
Looking for an alternative to ACANA Puppy Recipe? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.
The best-rated alternative to ACANA Puppy Recipe in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus ACANA Puppy Recipe's 78/100. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.
ACANA Puppy Recipe vs its best alternative
| Criterion | ACANA Puppy Recipe | Orijen Puppy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | B 78/100 | A 93/100 |
| Protein quality | A | A |
| Nutritional balance | C | A |
| Few undesirables | A | A |
| Ingredient transparency | C | A |
| Species fit | B | A |
| Crude protein | 33% | 38% |
| Protein (dry matter) | 37.5% | 43.2% |
| Estimated carbs | ? | 18% |
| First ingredient | Fresh chicken | Fresh chicken |
Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.
Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.
8 better-graded alternatives
- #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+15Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.
- #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+14Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.
- #3AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+12Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
- #4AOrijenSix Fish90/100+12Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.
- #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+11Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 33%.
- #6AEdgard & CooperPuppy Poulet et Canard Frais88/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
- #7AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
- #8ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
Other food types for dogs
- #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
- #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
- #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
- #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
- #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
- #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to ACANA Puppy Recipe?
In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus ACANA Puppy Recipe's 78/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.
Is there a cheaper alternative to ACANA Puppy Recipe?
Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.
Why switch from ACANA Puppy Recipe?
ACANA Puppy Recipe scores 78/100 (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.
