Brand comparison
Acana vs Iams: which dry food wins for cats?
Acana A (89/100) vs Iams B (80/100). Acana leads by 9 points on the PetFoodRate methodology. Full ingredient and sub-score breakdown.
First Feast Kitten
- Top ingredients
- 1fresh chicken24%
- 2chicken dehydrated14%
- 3turkey6%
- 4white fish
- 5chicken fat
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Vitality Senior Cat
- Top ingredients
- 1chicken dehydrated18%
- 2corn
- 3wheat
- 4taurine
Acana wins: 89/100 (Excellent) against 80/100 for Iams.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Acana and Iams compare on each one.
| Dimension | Acana | Iams |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | A |
| Nutrition balance | A | B |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | A | C |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 89/100 | 80/100 |
Scores are deterministic and based on ingredient composition only.Read our full methodology to understand how each dimension is weighted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acana or Iams better for cats?
Acana scores 89/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 80/100 (grade B) for Iams on the PetFoodRate methodology. Acana is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Acana and Iams kibble for cats?
Acana kibble (89/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B. Iams kibble (80/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my cat, Acana or Iams?
Acana ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (89/100 vs 80/100). For a healthier cat diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Acana is the safer pick.