Acana · Kibble
Singles Beef with Pumpkin Recipe
For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Acana Singles Beef with Pumpkin Recipe scores 95.5 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 91.5 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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Who it is for
Made for dogs of every age and every size.
What it scores, and why
For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 91.5Medium 95.5Large 91.5
The 95.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (31.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 71.5Medium 75.5Large 71.5
The 75.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 19.3% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
A senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 89.7Medium 93.7Large 89.7
The 93.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (31.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (17.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.
12.7 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, very active, building muscleSmall 91.5Medium 95.5Large 91.5
The 95.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (31.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (17.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 91.5Medium 95.5Large 91.5
The 95.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (31.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 91.5Medium 95.5Large 91.5
The 95.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (31.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (17.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 89.7Medium 93.7Large 89.7
The 93.7 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (31.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (17.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's aging jointsFibre is 4.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.
12.7 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
4 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 91.5Medium 95.5Large 91.5
The 95.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (31.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (17.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, calm, losing weightSmall 69.6Medium 73.6Large 69.6
The 73.6 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (31.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 19.3% of dry matter and fibre is 4.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
13.1 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogExcellent Omega-3 (0.8%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.2% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,909 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
22 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
Every kind of dog
Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.
| Dog | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 91.5 | 95.5 | 91.5 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | 71.5 | 75.5 | 71.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | 89.7 | 93.7 | 89.7 |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | 91.5 | 95.5 | 91.5 |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | 91.5 | 95.5 | 91.5 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | 91.5 | 95.5 | 91.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 89.7 | 93.7 | 89.7 |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | 91.5 | 95.5 | 91.5 |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | 69.6 | 73.6 | 69.6 |
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | 89.7 | 93.7 | 89.7 |
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | 89.7 | 93.7 | 89.7 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | 69.7 | 73.7 | 69.7 |
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | 91.5 | 95.5 | 91.5 |
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | 89.7 | 93.7 | 89.7 |
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 74.5 | 78.5 | 74.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | 67.8 | 71.8 | 67.8 |
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 70.1 | 74.1 | 70.1 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | 74 | 78 | 74 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | 89.7 | 93.7 | 89.7 |
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 92 | 96 | 92 |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | 72.2 | 76.2 | 72.2 |
What the label says
- Protein31%
- Fat17%
- Fibre4%
- Moisture12%
- Ash10%
- Calcium1.8%
- Phosphorus1.2%
- Omega-61.3%
- Omega-30.8%
- DHA0.2%
- EPA0.1%
- Calories3,440 kcal per kg, 413 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Raw beef (21%), beef meal (19%), raw beef liver (14%), sweet potato, whole chickpeas, beef fat (7%), whole lentils, fresh whole pumpkin (4%), fish oil (3%), lentil fibre, raw beef kidney (0.5%), raw beef tripe (0.5%), salt, dried kelp, fresh whole butternut squash, yeast (s. cerevisiae), whole cranberries, whole blueberries, dried chicory root, turmeric, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: beef, fish and legumes.
Price
On May 5, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 10.8 kg bag at $120.99 in Canadian dollars.
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These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.
Scores as of October 12, 2026.
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