Acana vs Orijen Dog Food: Side by Side Specs
Acana's recorded recipes publish protein, fat, food type, life stage, and (for 30 of 30) an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, with a calorie density figure on 26 of them and a manufacturer origin address on 30 of them. Orijen's recorded recipes publish the same fields, with an AAFCO statement on 18 of 18, a calorie figure on 16, and an origin address on 18 of 18. A source link back to the manufacturer's own product page is on file for 30 of 30 Acana recipes and 18 of 18 Orijen recipes. Both sets are read from each manufacturer's own product pages, not from a lab test we ran ourselves.
Published ingredient list length for Acana runs 8 to 58 ingredients (30 recipes). For Orijen it runs 8 to 60 ingredients (18 recipes). Both figures come from the ingredient panel printed on each brand's own product page, counted item by item as published, with no editing or reordering on our part.
| Field | Acana | Orijen |
|---|---|---|
| Recipes in the library | 30 | 18 |
| Published protein range | 8% to 36% across 30 recipes with a figure published | 10% to 44% across 18 recipes with a figure published |
| Published fat range | 5% to 20% across 30 recipes with a figure published | 6% to 20% across 18 recipes with a figure published |
| Published calorie range | 1,118 to 3,575 kcal/kg (26 recipes) | 1,175 to 4,060 kcal/kg (16 recipes) |
| AAFCO text published | 30 of 30 | 18 of 18 |
| Types offered | Dry Kibble, Wet/Canned | Dry Kibble, Wet/Canned |
| Life stages offered | Adult, All Life Stages, Puppy | Adult, All Life Stages, Puppy, Senior |
The table above lines up what each brand publishes. Acana lists 30 recipes across 2 types and 3 life stages. Orijen lists 18 recipes across 2 types and 4 life stages. Every figure in this table is copied from the manufacturer's own published label or product page.
Three matched recipe pairs, same type and life stage
- Acana Adult Large Breed Recipe Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 31% protein, 15% fat vs Orijen Amazing Grains Fit And Trim Dry Dog Food Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 42% protein, 13% fat
- Acana Butchers Favorites Farm Raised Beef And Liver Recipe Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 36% protein, 17% fat vs Orijen Amazing Grains Small Breed Dry Dog Food Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 38% protein, 18% fat
- Acana Butchers Favorites Free Run Poultry And Liver Recipe Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 36% protein, 17% fat vs Orijen Fit Trim Dry Dog Food Adult Dry (Dry Kibble, Adult): 44% protein, 13% fat
This page compares the specifications each brand publishes. We do not rate nutrition, and we do not rank or recommend one brand over the other. See the full recipe list and ranges for each brand at Acana Dog Food Compared and Orijen Dog Food Compared. You can also open Acana in the comparison tool or open Orijen in the comparison tool, and read how we compare dog foods for how each figure was recorded.
If you want a single ingredient treat to go with any of these, our freeze dried dog treats are made in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Questions from this page
How many recipes does each brand have in this library?
Acana has 30 recorded recipes. Orijen has 18 recorded recipes.
What protein and fat ranges are published for each brand?
Acana publishes protein 8% to 36% across 30 recipes with a figure published and fat 5% to 20% across 30 recipes with a figure published. Orijen publishes protein 10% to 44% across 18 recipes with a figure published and fat 6% to 20% across 18 recipes with a figure published.
Is an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement published for both brands?
Acana publishes an AAFCO statement on 30 of 30 recorded recipes. Orijen publishes one on 18 of 18 recorded recipes.