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ACANA vs Instinct

Same rubric. Same nine components. Same flagged-ingredient list. Just the data.

Higher avg
B
ACANA
71.1
Avg score
68
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
ACANA Sea to Stream Saltwater Fish Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food, 22.5-lb bag
87/100
B
Instinct
67.2
Avg score
45
Products
0
Recalls
Top-rated
Instinct Raw Boost Puppy Whole Grain Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag
80/100
Side by side
Metric
ACANA
Instinct
Average score
71.1
67.2
Median score
72
69
Products scored
68
45
A-tier products
21
7
F-tier products
0
0
% with flagged ingredient
0%
73%
Recall history
0
0
Median price/lb
$4.23
$5.40

Green highlight indicates the better value for that metric.

Top 3 from ACANA

Top 3 from Instinct

How this comparison was generated

Both brands graded the same way. Always.

Same rubric, same nine components, same flagged ingredient list. No special treatment.

Read the methodology