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Acana Freeze-Dried Farm-Raised Beef Recipe Morsels Dog Food Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food

Acana Freeze-Dried Farm-Raised Beef Recipe Morsels Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.7. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana Freeze-Dried Farm-Raised Beef Recipe Morsels Dog Food and Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana Freeze-Dried Farm-Raised Beef Recipe Morsels Dog Food
Acana Freeze-Dried Farm-Raised Beef Recipe Morsels Dog Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct FreshDried Raw Meals Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.8 / 10 8.7 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
38.00% 36.00%
Fat 28.00% 29.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.70% Not listed
Omega-6 1.60% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
5.00% 6.00%
Calories 4130 kcal/kg 4534 kcal/kg
Calorie density High High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, beef liver, whole herring, pumpkin, natural fish flavor, beef bone, beef tripe, beef bone broth, calcium carbonate, beef kidney, organic butternut squash, organic carrots, organic pears, dried chicory root, turmeric, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), zinc proteinate, salt, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement), citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract Show full list
Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Spleen, Pumpkin Seeds, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Lactic Acid, Salmon Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (for freshness), Blueberries, Spinach, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Not listed Bone health, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support, High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Whole Pieces Freeze Dried
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage All Life Stages Adult
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 All Life Stages Adult Maintenance
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 Yes
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
Amazon Chewy

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Beef
  • Beef Liver
  • Beef Kidney

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Acana Freeze-Dried Farm-Raised Beef Recipe Morsels Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.7 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: Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney.

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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