ACANA Adult Coldwater Fish Dog Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is ACANA Adult Coldwater Fish Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 66/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with trout, salmon and salmon protein as the main ingredients.
40% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 29% · Fat 17%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29% |
| Fat | 17% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Moisture | 12% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 354.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Once opened, roll the top of the bag down after each use; in humid climates keep the sealed bag inside an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature; refrigeration is not required.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc proteinate 105 mg/kg; Copper proteinate 11 mg/kg; Vitamin B1 50 mg/kg; Vitamin B2 10 mg/kg; Vitamin B3 100 mg/kg; Vitamin B5 30 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 17.5 mg/kg; Vitamin B9 3.5 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 0.1 mg/kg; Vitamin E 500 IU/kg
Technological additives
Tocopherol extract from vegetable oils 154 mg/kg; Citric acid 40 mg/kg; Rosemary extract 105 mg/kg
Ingredients (37)40% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 52.0%
- veg 29.2%
- oil 9.6%
- carb 3.3%
- supplement 2.9%
- fibre 1.6%
- additive 1.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raw trout (19%) | Trout | meat · good | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | raw salmon (12%) | Salmon | meat · good | 12 | 12.0 |
| 3 | salmon meal (9%) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 4 | whole red lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 5 | whole pinto beans | Whole Pinto Beans | carb · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 6 | whole green peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 7 | fish oil (8%) | Fish Oil | oil · good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 8 | whole green lentils | Lentils | veg · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 9 | whole chickpeas | Chickpeas | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 10 | whole yellow peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 11 | raw whole hake (4%) | Hake | meat · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 12 | pollock meal (4%) | Pollock | meat · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 13 | mackerel meal (4%) | Mackerel Meal | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 14 | sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 1.6 |
| 15 | lentil fibre | Lentil Fiber | fibre · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 16 | pea starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 17 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 18 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 19 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 20 | yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 21 | fresh whole pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 22 | fresh whole butternut squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 23 | fresh whole zucchini | Courgette | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 24 | fresh whole carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 25 | fresh whole apples | Apples | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 26 | fresh whole pears | Pears | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 27 | fresh kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 28 | fresh spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 29 | fresh beet greens | Fresh Beet Greens | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 30 | fresh turnip greens | Turnip | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 31 | whole cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 32 | whole blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 33 | dried chicory root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 34 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 35 | althea root | Althea | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 36 | rosehips | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 37 | juniper berries | Juniper Berries | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
- 1. Raw trout (19%)19% declared19.0% estimated
- 2. raw salmon (12%)12% declared12.0% estimated
- 3. salmon meal (9%)9% declared9.0% estimated
- 4. whole red lentils1.8% estimated
- 5. whole pinto beans1.7% estimated
- 6. whole green peas1.7% estimated
- 7. fish oil (8%)8% declared8.0% estimated
- 8. whole green lentils1.7% estimated
- 9. whole chickpeas1.6% estimated
- 10. whole yellow peas1.6% estimated
- 11. raw whole hake (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 12. pollock meal (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 13. mackerel meal (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 14. sunflower oil1.6% estimated
- 15. lentil fibre1.6% estimated
- 16. pea starch1.5% estimated
- 17. calcium carbonate1.5% estimated
- 18. salt1.5% estimated
- 19. dried kelp1.4% estimated
- 20. yeast1.4% estimated
- 21. fresh whole pumpkin1.4% estimated
- 22. fresh whole butternut squash1.3% estimated
- 23. fresh whole zucchini1.3% estimated
- 24. fresh whole carrots1.3% estimated
- 25. fresh whole apples1.3% estimated
- 26. fresh whole pears1.2% estimated
- 27. fresh kale1.2% estimated
- 28. fresh spinach1.2% estimated
- 29. fresh beet greens1.1% estimated
- 30. fresh turnip greens1.1% estimated
- 31. whole cranberries1.1% estimated
- 32. whole blueberries1.1% estimated
- 33. dried chicory root1.0% estimated
- 34. turmeric1.0% estimated
- 35. althea root1.0% estimated
- 36. rosehips0.9% estimated
- 37. juniper berries0.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-29
Brand and contact: ACANA
- Phone
- 01737 767679
- Address
- Bern Pet Foods Ltd. Bancroft Place 10 Bancroft Road Reigate, Surrey RH2 7RP UK
- Contact page
- www.acanapetfoods.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-29
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.acanapetfoods.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 66 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.2 points and the meat content contributed +4.9 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -4.2 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.16 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 50.7% | 0.096 | +4.87 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.115 | -0.66 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.9% | -0.092 | -1.74 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.6% | 0.163 | +0.43 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.0% | -0.065 | -0.19 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.5% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 40.0% | -0.106 | -4.22 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -1.79 | 0.222 | -0.40 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.16 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 50.7% | 0.096 | +4.87 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.115 | -0.66 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.9% | -0.092 | -1.74 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.9% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 2.6% | 0.163 | +0.43 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.3% | -0.012 | -0.06 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.0% | -0.065 | -0.19 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.5% | 0.060 | +0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 40.0% | -0.106 | -4.22 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -1.79 | 0.222 | -0.40 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 65.8
- Final score
- 66/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29 | 33 (band 18.12784090909091 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 19.3 (band 5.5390625 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.4 (band 0.5035511363636364 to 2.5%) | 95.8 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4028409090909091 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 82 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 354.5 | 402.8 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc proteinate 105 mg/kg
- Copper proteinate 11 mg/kg
- Vitamin B1 50 mg/kg
- Vitamin B2 10 mg/kg
- Vitamin B3 100 mg/kg
- Vitamin B5 30 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 17.5 mg/kg
- Vitamin B9 3.5 mg/kg
- Vitamin B12 0.1 mg/kg
- Vitamin E 500 IU/kg
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (60% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Feeding guidance given).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "High-protein dog food recipe features raw trout, salmon and hake" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "with no grain ingredients" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| helps support digestive health with fibre, plus prebiotics from dried chicory root (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| antioxidant-rich ingredients, plus added Vitamin E, help support a healthy immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| help your dog maintain a healthy weight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial flavours or colours added in our kitchen (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-protein dog food recipe features raw trout, salmon and hake (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| with no grain ingredients (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| no low-cost ingredients like soy, corn, tapioca or wheat (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Protein-rich raw trout, salmon and hake are balanced with whole pumpkin, greens, apples and pears (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 60 percent quality animal ingredients and 40 percent fruit, vegetables and nutrients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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