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Acana Duck & Pumpkin Recipe with Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Acana Duck & Pumpkin Recipe with Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food are Deboned Duck, Duck Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Sorghum, and Duck Liver.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.): 27%
Crude Fat (min.): 17%
Crude Fiber (max.): 6%
Moisture (max.): 12%
Calories: 3370 kcal/kg (371 kcal per standard 8 oz cup)

Acana Duck & Pumpkin Recipe with Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Deboned duck, duck meal, oatmeal, whole sorghum, duck liver, duck fat, whole pumpkin, natural duck flavor, whole oats, ground miscanthus grass, pollock oil, duck cartilage, salt, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin D3 supplement, freeze-dried duck liver, taurine, copper proteinate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, chicory root, turmeric, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product
We specified the salt's position and marked it to help you evaluate the ingredients better with The Salt Divider.

The deboned duck is an excellent source of protein for dogs as well as adds flavor. The essential amino acids help to build and support muscle and organ development.

Is a kind of duck concentrate. Meal ingredients like duck meal usually contain about three times the amount of protein as a similarly sized portion of meat. Duck is rich especially in minerals, and is relatively low in fat and cholesterol.

Oatmeal is a source of complex carbohydrates, releasing sugar and energy gradually, rather than overwhelming the body as simple carbohydrates may. They are a valuable source of dietary fiber, iron, and other essential vitamins.

Oats are especially high in B vitamins, which may aid in breaking down fats for the nervous system and help support muscle tone, skin, hair, and eye health. Oatmeal is considered an excellent source of dietary fiber and key vitamins and minerals.

Whole Sorghum is a type of grain that provides a good source of complex carbohydrates for dogs. It is also naturally gluten-free, making it a suitable ingredient for dogs with sensitivities to wheat or other gluten-containing grains.

Additionally, whole sorghum is high in fiber, which can support healthy digestion in dogs.

This ingredient is used as a protein source and is a great source of iron. Liver is a great source of vitamins A, D and most of the B vitamins. Dogs love the flavor of liver which makes it a popular ingredient in pet foods.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Acana Duck & Pumpkin Recipe with Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food has 27% protein, 17% fat, 6% fiber, and 12% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 33%.

The largest proportion of Carbohydrates in dog food is provided by starch and indeed dogs don't have carbohydrate requirement at all.

We calculated the starch ratio in Acana Duck & Pumpkin Recipe with Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food as 33%. Basically, around one third of the food you feed to {your dog} is starch.

Average starch ratio of dry dog foods on inthekibble.com is 38.67% - and that means this Acana kibble has less starch ratio than the average.

Protein (27%)
Starch (33 %)
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