Acana · Kibble
Singles Lamb & Apple Recipe
For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Acana Singles Lamb & Apple Recipe scores 93.5 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 89.5 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 89.5Medium 93.5Large 89.5
The 93.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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 69.5Medium 73.5Large 69.5
The 73.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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 89.5Medium 93.5Large 89.5
The 93.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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, building muscleSmall 89.5Medium 93.5Large 89.5
The 93.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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 89.5Medium 93.5Large 89.5
The 93.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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 89.5Medium 93.5Large 89.5
The 93.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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 89.5Medium 93.5Large 89.5
The 93.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (6.0%) supports this dog's senior digestionExcellent Omega-3 (1.0%) for this dog's aging joints
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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, holding its weightSmall 89.5Medium 93.5Large 89.5
The 93.5 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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 67.6Medium 71.6Large 67.6
The 71.6 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 6.0% 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 (1.0%) for this dog's joints and coatBalanced fat content (17.0%) for this dogDHA is 0.15% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.Calories are 3,869 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.
21 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dogThe label names 1 main protein. Full points for variety are given for 3 or more.No formulator with a veterinary nutrition credential or a doctorate in nutrition is on file for this food.No feeding trial is on file for this food.
9 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 | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | 69.5 | 73.5 | 69.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | 67.6 | 71.6 | 67.6 |
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | 69.5 | 73.5 | 69.5 |
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | 69.5 | 73.5 | 69.5 |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | 67.6 | 71.6 | 67.6 |
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | 67.6 | 71.6 | 67.6 |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | 72 | 76 | 72 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | 89.5 | 93.5 | 89.5 |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | 72 | 76 | 72 |
What the label says
- Protein31%
- Fat17%
- Fibre6%
- Moisture12%
- Ash9%
- Calcium1.5%
- Phosphorus1.1%
- Omega-61.2%
- Omega-31%
- DHA0.15%
- EPA0.1%
- Calories3,405 kcal per kg, 409 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Raw lamb (21%), lamb meal (18%), raw lamb organs (liver, kidney, tripe) (16%), whole chickpeas, whole lentils, fish oil (5%), fresh apples (4%), dehydrated sweet potato (4%), lentil fibre, sunflower oil, salt, dried kelp, fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, dried chicory root, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: lamb, fish, legumes and sunflower.
Compared with acana.com/en-CA on October 8, 2026: ingredients, protein, fat, fibre, moisture, calories, calcium and phosphorus.
Price
On March 3, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 10.8 kg bag at $125.99 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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