Fromm vs Acana
Fromm against Acana, measured across 33 and 18 kibble recipes: 28.7% vs 34.1% protein on a dry matter basis, 37% vs 29% starch, and 3 vs 0 FDA recalls in the last five years.
How They Differ
- Acana runs higher in protein: 34.1% against 28.7% on a dry matter basis, averaged across the kibble we review from each.
- Acana is lower in starch, about 29% of the food as fed against 37%.
Side by Side
| Measure | Fromm | Acana | Average kibble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibble recipes compared | 33 | 18 | 1,540 in total |
| Protein, dry matter | 28.7%23.3% to 33.3% | 34.1%30.7% to 37.5% | 30.4% |
| Fat, dry matter | 16.5%11.1% to 20.0% | 19.0%11.4% to 21.6% | 16.0% |
| Starch, as fedEstimated, not measured. It is what is left of the guaranteed analysis once protein, fat, fiber and moisture are taken out, with ash assumed at 6%. That leftover is mostly starch but also carries sugars and the fiber a crude-fiber test misses, so read it as a close estimate rather than an exact figure. Measured as fed, the same basis as the bag. | 37%30% to 48% | 29%19% to 32% | 37% |
| Calories per cup | 385315 to 425 | 385344 to 413 | 398 |
| Meat, fish or egg listed first | 100% | 100% | |
| Grain-free recipes | 42% | 67% | |
| Most used proteins | Egg 100%, Chicken 64%, Fish 64% | Fish 56%, Chicken 33%, Egg 33% | |
| Recipes with corn, wheat, soy | Corn 0%, Wheat 3%, Soy 0% | Corn 0%, Wheat 0%, Soy 0% | |
| By-products | 0% | 0% | |
| FDA recalls, last 5 years | 3Latest 2026 | None | |
| Made by | Family-owned | Champion Petfoods |
Brand figures are averages over every kibble recipe we review from that brand, with the lowest and highest recipe underneath. Freeze-dried, frozen, wet food and toppers are left out so the numbers compare like with like, and so are prescription diets, which are fed for a medical condition on a vet's advice. Protein and fat are on a dry matter basis, starch and calories as fed.
The Closest Matching Recipes
Brand averages hide the recipe you would actually buy. These are the pairs that come closest on protein, fat and starch, preferring recipes built on the same main protein, which is where a like-for-like choice gets made.
Fromm Four-Star Hasen Duckenpfeffer® Dry Dog Food
Protein 31%
Fat 19%
Starch 33%
Acana Wholesome Grains Red Meat & Grains Recipe Dry Dog Food
Protein 31%
Fat 19%
Starch 32%
Compare these two in full
Which Fits Your Dog
- For an active or working dog, or one that needs to hold muscle, Acana puts more protein in each bowl.
- If you are cutting back on starch, Acana starts lower.
- Acana has the shorter FDA recall record over the last five years (0 against 3). Read the list below before counting it against Fromm: most recalls cover a few lots, not a whole range.
- The brands overlap more than the averages suggest: Fromm runs from 23% to 33% protein and Acana from 31% to 38%, so the right recipe matters more than the name on the bag.
Recall History
FDA recall notices from the last five years that name the brand or its maker. Older notices sit in each brand's archive below: still on the record, but not counted, since a recall that old says more about how a company used to run than how it runs now.
Fromm
Fromm. Fromm wet canned dog food
Bonnihill Farms. BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food, 16 oz. chubs
Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals. Shredded Entrée canned dog food
Acana
No FDA recalls for Acana in the last five years.
About the Brands
Fromm
Fromm pet food is made by Fromm Family Foods, a fifth-generation family-owned company based in Mequon, Wisconsin. The company describes itself as the country's first and oldest premium pet food company, and it sells dry and canned dog food lines including Classic, Four-Star and Gold.
Based in Mequon, WI, since 1949. Every Fromm food we review
Acana
ACANA is a dry and wet dog and cat food brand made by Champion Petfoods, which also makes ORIJEN. Champion has been part of Mars Petcare since 2023 and operates as an independent business unit within Mars Pet Nutrition. The company says ACANA recipes contain at least 50% premium animal ingredients and no added soy, corn, tapioca or wheat.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta. Every Acana food we review
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How we compare: every figure comes from the guaranteed analysis and ingredient list of recipes we review, not from the brands' own claims. Starch is our estimate, since no manufacturer prints it. Figures refreshed September 29, 2026.