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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
ACANA
Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Poultry
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe dry dog food good?
ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
35%
Fat
17%
Est. Carbs
34%
Fiber
5.7%
Ash
8.5%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (35% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (17% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
44 of 44 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
5
Notice
0
1
Raw Duck
2
Duck Meal
3
Whole Green Peas
4
Whole Red Lentils
5
Raw Duck Liver
6
Duck Fat
7
Fresh Pears
8
Whole Chickpeas
9
Whole Green Lentils
10
Whole Yellow Peas
11
Pea Starch
12
Lentil Fibre
13
Algae
14
Fresh Whole Butternut Squash
15
Fresh Whole Pumpkin
16
Dried Kelp
17
Salt
18
Dried Chicory Root
19
Whole Cranberries
20
Whole Blueberries
21
Turmeric
22
Milk Thistle
23
Burdock Root
24
Lavender
25
Marshmallow Root
26
Rosehips
27
Tocopherol Extracts
28
Citric Acid
29
Rosemary Extract
30
Taurine
31
Choline Chloride
32
Zinc
33
Copper
34
Vitamin B1
35
Vitamin B2
36
Niacin
37
Calcium-d-pantothenate
38
Vitamin B6
39
Folic Acid
40
Vitamin B12
41
Vitamin A
42
Vitamin D3
43
Vitamin E
44
Enterococcus Faecium
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Raw Duck, Duck Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Pea Starch, Lentil Fibre, Salt.
Possible digestion triggers: Whole Green Peas, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Chickpeas, and 3 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Raw Duck
Duck Meal
Raw Duck Liver
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
70%
Plant
30%
Mixed protein sources in ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe: 70% animal, 30% whole plants, and 0% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Raw Duck
Duck Meal
Raw Duck Liver
Plant
Whole Green Peas
Whole Red Lentils
Whole Chickpeas
Whole Green Lentils
Whole Yellow Peas
Pea Starch
Algae
ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe dry dog food Review
ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry.
On a dry-matter basis: 35% protein, 17% fat, 34% estimated carbohydrates.
70% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.
Does ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe contain Dairy?
Does ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe contain Egg?
Does ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe contain Legumes?
Does ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe contain Nuts?
Is ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ACANA Singles Free-Run Duck Recipe?
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