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Acana Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food Wellness CORE Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food

Both score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food and Wellness CORE Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food
Acana Puppy Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 26, 2026

Wellness CORE Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food
Wellness CORE Puppy Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Oct 14, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
31.00% 36.00%
Fat 19.00% 16.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.50%
Calcium 1.20% 1.50%
Phosphorus 1.00% 1.00%
Omega-3 1.30% 1.00%
Omega-6 2.30% 3.50%
Taurine 0.10% 0.20%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
12.00% 10.00%
Calories 3575 kcal/kg 3678 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, whole green peas, whole red lentils, chicken fat, turkey meal, flounder, eggs, fish oil, whole yellow peas, lentil fiber, chicken broth, whole chickpeas, whole green lentils, whole pinto beans, pea starch, natural chicken flavor, chicken liver, chicken heart, salt, vitamin E supplement, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, mixed tocopherols (preservative), whole pumpkin, collard greens, whole apples, whole pears, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, freeze-dried chicken, freeze-dried turkey, riboflavin, folic acid, copper proteinate, 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
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Lentils, Peas, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Niacin, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Marketed benefits Brain health, Bone health, Digestive health, Probiotic support Antioxidant support, Probiotic support, Skin coat health, Brain health, Eye health, Bone health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Puppy Puppy
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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) 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 Not listed
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 We 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
Amazon
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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Pea
  • Chicken Fat

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

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

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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