Spec card for Acana Light and Fit Recipe: Dry Kibble, Adult

Acana Light and Fit Recipe (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): 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.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 33.0%, Crude Fat (min) 10.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 8.00%, Moisture (max) 12.0%, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (min.) 0.2%, Calcium (min.) 1.1%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.9%, Vitamin E (min.) 750 IU/kg, Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) 1.2%, Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) 1.5%, Glucosamine* (min.) 600mg/kg, Taurine*(min.) 0.1%, Total Microorganisms* (min) 1 Million CFU/lb. Energy CALORIE CONTENT (calculated): Metabolizable Energy is 3020 kcal/kg (344 kcal per standard 8 fl. oz cup) with 38% from protein, 34% from carbohydrates, and 28% from fat. AAFCO: ACANA Light & Fit Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance. Chicken is the first ingredient.

Acana Light and Fit Recipe is a dry kibble from Acana, formulated by the maker for adult dogs. The manufacturer's product page lists Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, turkey meal and whole red lentils as the first five ingredients; ingredients are listed by pre cooking weight, so a fresh or raw item can rank above a dried one even when the dried item contributes more nutrition after moisture is removed. The manufacturer's guaranteed analysis lists 33.0% crude protein and 10.0% crude fat on an as fed basis, with 12.0% moisture. The maker's label states the recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult dogs. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Acana Light and Fit Recipe

What are the first ingredients in Acana Light and Fit Recipe?

As listed on Acana's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken, turkey, chicken meal, turkey meal, whole red lentils. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Acana Light and Fit Recipe have?

Acana publishes crude protein 33.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 10.0% (as-fed min), with 3020 kcal/kg (344 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Acana publish an AAFCO statement for Acana Light and Fit Recipe?

Acana states: ACANA Light & Fit Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance (per manufacturer).

What kind of food is Acana Light and Fit Recipe?

Acana lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Acana's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Acana product page (acana.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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