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Acana Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food

Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food and Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food
Acana Highest Protein Kitten Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food
Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food

Verified May 22, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.6 / 10 8.8 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 40.00%
Fat 19.00% 20.00%
Fiber 3.00% 3.00%
Calcium 1.70% 1.40%
Phosphorus 1.30% 1.00%
Omega-3 1.20% 1.20%
Omega-6 3.00% 4.00%
Taurine 0.15% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3975 kcal/kg 4120 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every 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
Chicken, turkey, salmon, whole herring, chicken liver, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated turkey, dehydrated herring, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, pollock oil, chicken fat, whole green lentils, whole navy beans, whole chickpeas, whole peas, natural chicken flavor, ground miscanthus grass, chicken hearts, choline chloride, whole cranberries, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, zinc proteinate, riboflavin, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, copper proteinate, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rosehips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Eye health, Brain health, Bone health, Digestive health Digestive health, Probiotic support, Brain health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Freeze Dried
Life stage Kitten Kitten
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether 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 Growth (puppy/kitten)
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The 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 accredited The 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 No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Salmon
  • Herring

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Orijen Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Turkey, Salmon, Herring.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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