Acana Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food Open Farm Chicken & Turkey Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food
Both score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Acana Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food and Open Farm Chicken & Turkey Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
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KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.8 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
38.00% | 40.00% |
| Fat | 19.00% | 19.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Calcium | 1.70% | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | 1.30% | 1.00% |
| Omega-3 | 1.20% | 0.75% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.20% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3975 kcal/kg | 3850 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, turkey, salmon, chicken meal, salmon meal, herring meal, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, chicken fat, turkey meal, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole herring, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), chicken liver, eggs, fish oil, pea starch, pea fiber, natural chicken flavor, chicken heart, choline chloride, dried kelp, vitamin E supplement, whole cranberries, whole pumpkin, mixed tocopherols (preservative), zinc proteinate, taurine, collard greens, whole pears, whole apples, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, DL- methionine, copper proteinate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), turmeric, dried chicory root, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, freeze-dried beef meat, freeze dried goat meat, freeze-dried lamb meat. Show full list Show less |
Chicken, Turkey, Ocean Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Chickpeas, Green Lentils, Red Lentils, Menhaden Fish Meal, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor, Cranberries, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Dried Chicory Root, Salmon Oil (source of DHA), Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Niacin Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), DL-Methionine, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Turmeric, Dried Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Eye health, Brain health, Bone health, Digestive health | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Eye health, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Kitten | Kitten, Adult, Senior |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Gestation / Lactation | All Life Stages |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | Yes |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Herring
- Red Lentil
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.8 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Herring, Red Lentil.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Acana Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food and Open Farm Chicken & Turkey Grain-Free Kitten Kibble Dry Cat Food .
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