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Acana Singles Lamb Apple Dog

dry food · dogs · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Acana Singles Lamb Apple 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 Singles Lamb Apple Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Acana Singles Lamb Apple Dog's 77/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Acana Wild Prairie 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 Singles Lamb Apple Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionAcana Singles Lamb Apple DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 77/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein31%38%
Protein (dry matter)34.1%43.2%
Estimated carbs35%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

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

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 31%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 31%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 31%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 31%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-0.20€
  2. #2ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-1.60€
  3. #3AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-0.10€
  4. #4AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult7.80€/kg-0.20€
  5. #5AWellnessCORE Original Adult7.20€/kg-0.80€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Agneau Frais7.50€/kg-0.50€

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 Singles Lamb Apple Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Acana Singles Lamb Apple Dog's 77/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Acana Singles Lamb Apple Dog?

Yes: Acana Wild Prairie 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 Singles Lamb Apple Dog?

Acana Singles Lamb Apple Dog scores 77/100 (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.