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Acana Premium Pate Poultry Recipe Wet Dog Food Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Acana Premium Pate Poultry Recipe Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Acana Premium Pate Poultry Recipe Wet Dog Food
Acana Premium Pate Poultry Recipe Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 29, 2026

Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Original Ultra Chicken Recipe Pate Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 8.00%
Fat 5.00% 5.00%
Fiber 1.50% 1.50%
Omega-3 0.05% Not listed
Omega-6 0.50% Not listed
Taurine Not listed 0.05%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1127 kcal/kg 1210 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate High
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken liver, chicken bone broth, turkey bone broth, chicken heart, sweet potatoes, turkey, spinach, carrots, natural flavor, pumpkin, dicalcium phosphate, guar gum, agar-agar, potassium chloride, salt, blueberries, cranberries, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, cobalt proteinate, manganese proteinate, potassium iodide), fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), magnesium sulfate, choline chloride, sodium carbonate. Show full list
CHICKEN, CHICKEN BROTH, POTATOES, CHICKEN LIVER, BROWN RICE, CARROTS, CHICKEN HEARTS, CHICKEN MEAL, OAT BRAN, GROUND FLAXSEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, AGAR-AGAR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, COBALT PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE), DRIED KELP, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, d-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), TAURINE, PARSLEY, SODIUM CARBONATE, YUCCA SHIDIGERA EXTRACT. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Immune support, Skin coat health, Hydration support Digestive health, Skin coat health, Immune support, Heart care, Brain health
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
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) All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
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

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Shared ingredients

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

  • Chicken
  • Chicken Liver
  • Chicken Heart
  • Carrot

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Carrot.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

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