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Acana Light & Fit Recipe Dry Dog Food Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food

Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 7.6. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana Light & Fit Recipe Dry Dog Food and Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana Light & Fit Recipe Dry Dog Food
Acana Light & Fit Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food
Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
33.00% 28.00%
Fat 10.00% 12.00%
Fiber 8.00% 6.80%
Calcium 1.10% 1.60%
Phosphorus 0.90% 1.10%
Omega-3 1.20% 1.40%
Omega-6 1.50% 2.10%
Taurine 0.10% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 10.00%
Calories 3020 kcal/kg Not listed
Calorie density Low High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, turkey meal, whole red lentils, whole green peas, lentil fiber, whole yellow peas, flounder, chicken broth, dehydrated pumpkin, whole green lentils, whole pinto beans, whole chickpeas, herring meal, fish oil, natural chicken flavor, dehydrated egg, chicken liver, pea starch, chicken fat, chicken heart, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (preservative), zinc proteinate, whole pumpkin, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, folic acid, freeze-dried chicken, freeze-dried turkey, dried chicory root, turmeric, sarsaparilla root, althea root, rose hips, juniper berries, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product. Show full list
CHICKEN MEAL, RED LENTILS, TURKEY, PEA FLOUR, FLAX SEED, ALFALFA MEAL, CHICKEN FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, SOURCE OF VITAMIN E), SALMON MEAL, EGG PRODUCT, MONO-DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SALT, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, CARROTS, APPLES, BROCCOLI, BOK CHOY, CABBAGE, BLUEBERRIES, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, HYDROLYZED YEAST, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA EXTRACT, TAURINE, GLUCOSAMINE, CHONDROITIN SULPHATE, DRIED ASPERGILLUS NIGER FERMENTATION EXTRACT, PINEAPPLE, DRIED TRICHODERMA LONGIBRACHIATUM FERMENTATION EXTRACT, DRIED RHIZOPUS ORYZAE FERMENTATION EXTRACT, DRIED ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS CASEI FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM FERMENTATION PRODUCT, VITAMIN A ACETATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE , D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF VITAMIN C), FERROUS SULPHATE, IRON PROTEINATE, ZINC SULPHATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, MANGANOUS OXIDE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, COPPER SULPHATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE, SELENIUM YEAST, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Weight management, Skin coat health, Digestive health, Immune support Metabolic support, Weight management, Low fat, Antioxidant support, Joint care, Inflammation reduction, Heart care, Skin coat health, Probiotic support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
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 Adult Maintenance 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 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
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Turkey

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Pulsar Small Breed Adult Weight Management Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 7.6 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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