Acana Singles Lamb & Apple Recipe Dry Dog Food Farmina Lamb, Norwegian Kelp and Carrot Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food
Farmina Lamb, Norwegian Kelp and Carrot Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.8 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Acana Singles Lamb & Apple Recipe Dry Dog Food and Farmina Lamb, Norwegian Kelp and Carrot Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Aug 17, 2026 |
Verified Sep 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
31.00% | 34.00% |
| Fat | 17.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 3.30% |
| Calcium | 1.80% | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 1.20% | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 1.00% | 0.90% |
| Omega-6 | 1.20% | 3.30% |
| Taurine | 0.20% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 9.00% |
| Calories | 3405 kcal/kg | Not listed |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Lamb, lamb meal, lamb liver, sweet potato, whole chickpeas, fish oil, whole lentils, lentil fiber, whole apples, sunflower oil, natural lamb flavor, lamb tripe, whole pumpkin, whole cranberries, salt, choline chloride, taurine, dried kelp, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, mixed tocopherols (preservative), selenium yeast, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper proteinate, freeze-dried lamb, dried chicory root, turmeric, citric acid (preservative), rosemary extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product. Show full list Show less |
lamb, dehydrated lamb, sweet potatoes, pea starch, dehydrated pork, pork fat, hydrolyzed fish, chicken fat, herring oil, dehydrated fish, natural flavors, dried kelp, flaxseed, dried carrot, turmeric, pea fiber, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, chamomile, dried spinach, psyllium seed husk, brewers dried yeast, dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, powdered cellulose, salt, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, ferrous glycine, copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate, selenium yeast, DL-Methionine, taurine, L-Carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols (a preservative). Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Marketed benefits | Weight management, Digestive health, Skin coat health, Probiotic support | Skin coat health, Joint care, Digestive health, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Medium, 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 | All Life Stages | 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 recordWe 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 | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Lamb
- Sweet Potato
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Farmina Lamb, Norwegian Kelp and Carrot Adult Medium & Maxi Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.8 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Lamb, Sweet Potato.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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