Acana Butcher's Favorites Free-Run Poultry & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food
Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.7 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Acana Butcher's Favorites Free-Run Poultry & Liver Recipe Dry Dog Food and Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
Verified May 22, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
36.00% | 38.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 6.00% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | 0.90% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.80% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.10% | 0.10% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 12.00% |
| Calories | 3510 kcal/kg | 3610 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, chicken meal, herring meal, whole chickpeas, whole peas, chicken liver, whole red lentils, chicken fat, dried chicken, turkey, eggs, natural chicken flavor, ground whole flaxseed, whole green lentils, pea starch, fish oil, chicken heart, salt, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, dried chicory root, copper proteinate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, citric acid (preservative), vinegar, rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product Show full list Show less |
Chicken, chicken giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), turkey, whole herring, salmon, dehydrated sardine, dehydrated chicken, dehydrated chicken liver, dehydrated egg, whole red lentils, whole pinto beans, whole navy beans, whole green lentils, whole chickpeas, whole peas, dehydrated turkey, turkey giblets (liver, heart, gizzard), eggs, natural chicken flavor, dried apple pomace, dehydrated pumpkin, pollock oil, lentil fiber, chicken fat, vitamin E supplement, whole cranberries, whole pumpkin, whole butternut squash, whole carrots, whole apples, whole pears, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), taurine, L-carnitine, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, 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 Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Weight management | Joint care, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Freeze Dried |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Large |
| 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 | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
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 | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Herring
- Chicken Liver
- Turkey
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Orijen Large Breed Adult Recipe Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.7 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Herring, Chicken Liver, Turkey.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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