Label analysisGrade BListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)

Acana

Acana Highest Protein, Wild Atlantic Recipe Dry Dog Food

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Acana Wild Atlantic combines mackerel, herring, redfish, hake, and fish meals in a fish-led food.

At 33% protein, 17% fat, and 3,440 kcal/kg, it is worth considering for adult dogs with regular walks and activity that tolerate several fish proteins.

Lentils, beans, and pea starch are also included; choose another recipe if fish allergies are suspected or legumes must be avoided.

Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
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01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 33%Fat 17%Other 50%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type

Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.

Protein positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.

Fat positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.

Calorie densityLower

This food is on the lower side for calorie density among extruded foods. That alone does not make it a weight-management diet; check portion guidance, fat, and fiber together.

Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.3%
Phosphorus1.1%
Crude fiber6%
Omega-31.2%
Omega-62%

Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.

02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE

Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade

The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.

Listed ingredients

Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.

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A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Whole mackerelTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #2 · whole herringTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #3 · redfishTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #1Top

Whole mackerel

Whole mackerel is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #2Top

whole herring

whole herring is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Top

redfish

redfish is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Whole mackerel — Primary positive ingredientswhole herring — Primary positive ingredientsredfish — Primary positive ingredientssilver hake — Primary positive ingredientsmackerel meal — Support positive ingredientsherring meal — Support positive ingredientssunflower oil — Neutral ingredientswhole red lentils — Caution ingredientspollock meal — Support positive ingredientswhitefish meal — Support positive ingredientssafflower oil — Neutral ingredientswhole pinto beans — Caution ingredientswhole green lentils — Caution ingredientswhole chickpeas — Caution ingredientslentil fiber — Neutral ingredientspea starch — Neutral ingredientsflounder — Primary positive ingredientsnatural fish flavor — Support positive ingredientswhole green peas — Caution ingredientsfish oil — Support positive ingredientswhole yellow peas — Caution ingredientscollard greens — Neutral ingredientsmixed tocopherols (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsdried kelp — Support positive ingredientsfreeze-dried cod — Support positive ingredientszinc proteinate — Support positive ingredientsvitamin E supplement — Support positive ingredientswhole pumpkin — Neutral ingredientswhole butternut squash — Neutral ingredientswhole apples — Neutral ingredientswhole pears — Neutral ingredientsthiamine mononitrate — Neutral ingredientscalcium pantothenate — Neutral ingredientspyridoxine hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientspumpkin seeds — Neutral ingredientssunflower seeds — Neutral ingredientscopper proteinate — Support positive ingredientsdried chicory root — Support positive ingredientsturmeric — Neutral ingredientssarsaparilla root — Neutral ingredientsalthea root — Neutral ingredientsrosehips — Neutral ingredientsjuniper berries — Neutral ingredientscitric acid (preservative) — Neutral ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientsdried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product — Support positive ingredientsdried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product. — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide

Whole plant protein source observed early

Animal protein · Whole mackerel (#1), whole herring (#2), redfish (#3), silver hake (#4), mackerel meal (#5), herring meal (#6), pollock meal (#9), whitefish meal (#10), flounder (#17), freeze-dried cod (#25)

Plant protein · whole red lentils (#8), whole pinto beans (#12), whole green lentils (#13), whole chickpeas (#14), whole green peas (#19), whole yellow peas (#21)

The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.

This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.

Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

Whole mackerel, whole herring supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. pea starch supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.

whole red lentils, whole pinto beans contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone. sunflower oil add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.

Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including mackerel, herring, redfish, pollock, unspecified, flounder, cod. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.

What works well in this food

  • All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
  • Crude protein is on the higher side.
  • Calorie density is on the lower side.
  • Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.

Check before feeding

  • Phosphorus is 1.1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
  • Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
  • The top three are animal-led, but legumes repeat just below them in the early full ingredient list. Read this as a possible ingredient-splitting pattern rather than a clean top-three issue.

When this food fits your dog

Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is lower. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories. Fat is higher even though calories are not, so any fat restriction needs a separate assessment.

Consider it first when

  • Your dog already eats the listed animal and plant ingredients comfortably
  • You want animal ingredients first without excluding plant ingredients

Choose another food first when

  • You need to exclude a listed ingredient
  • You need a verified animal-protein proportion, which ingredient order alone cannot provide

Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart herring / sardine alternatives

Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.

05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE

Manufacturer background & public information

Acana background

Founded in 1985 in Canada.

Disclosure confidence C2

Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.

Recall information

This brand has a confirmed public recall history.

May 12, 2026

Final word

Interpret this for my dog

The food-first public score is only the starting point. Once your dog’s activity, weight goals, life stage, and health status are applied, the recommendation order and interpretation can change.

This is a credible shortlist food, but the personalized step is where the final order should be decided.