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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
ACANA
Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken
Cat
Wet
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken wet cat food good?
ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken is a wet cat food rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong 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, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
48%
Fat
24%
Est. Carbs
18%
Fiber
0.4%
Ash
10%
Moisture (75%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (48% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is Super High (24% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense; cats with pancreatitis, digestive disease, or weight concerns need case-specific veterinary guidance.
References
Ingredients Analysis
15 of 15 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
1
Notice
0
1
Salmon
2
Chicken
3
Tuna
4
Chicken Bone Broth
5
Fish Bone Broth
6
Dried Pumpkin
7
Salmon Oil
8
Minerals
9
Vitamin A
10
Vitamin D3
11
Zinc
12
Iron
13
Copper
14
Manganese
15
Iodine
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Fish Bone Broth appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Ingredients worth checking: Fish Bone Broth.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
80%
Unnamed
20%
Strong clarity: 80% of ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 20% 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
Salmon
Chicken
Tuna
Chicken Bone Broth
Unnamed
Fish Bone Broth
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Salmon
Chicken
Tuna
Chicken Bone Broth
Fish Bone Broth
ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken wet cat food Review
ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken is a strong choice — rated 4.5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong 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
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 80% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 48% protein, 24% fat, 18% estimated carbohydrates.
100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken good for cats?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken contain Dairy?
Does ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken contain Egg?
Does ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken contain Legumes?
Does ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken contain Nuts?
Is ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in ACANA Premium Pâté Salmon with Chicken?
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