Brand comparison
Acana vs Ultra Premium Direct: which dry food wins for cats?
Acana A (89/100) vs Ultra Premium Direct A (88/100). Acana leads by 1 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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Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon
- Top ingredients
- 1salmon28%
- 2rice
- 3chicken fat
- 4taurine
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Acana wins: 89/100 (Excellent) against 88/100 for Ultra Premium Direct.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Acana and Ultra Premium Direct compare on each one.
| Dimension | Acana | Ultra Premium Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | A |
| Nutrition balance | A | A |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | A | C |
| Adaptability | B | A |
| Total score | 89/100 | 88/100 |
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 Ultra Premium Direct better for cats?
Acana scores 89/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 88/100 (grade A) for Ultra Premium Direct 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 Ultra Premium Direct kibble for cats?
Acana kibble (89/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B. Ultra Premium Direct kibble (88/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability A.
Which is healthier for my cat, Acana or Ultra Premium Direct?
Acana ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (89/100 vs 88/100). For a healthier cat diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Acana is the safer pick.