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Acana vs. WholeHearted

In this comparison article for Acana vs WholeHearted, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Acana and WholeHearted, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this WholeHearted vs Acana comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Acana Review Page or WholeHearted Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: WholeHearted vs. Acana

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Acana Dog Food vs. WholeHearted Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Acana	WholeHearted
Crude Protein	36.4%	29.1%
Crude Fat	20.5%	15.6%
Crude Fiber	6.2%	5.6%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Acana	WholeHearted
Crude Protein	44.2%	43.6%
Crude Fat	19.8%	24.3%
Crude Fiber	8.1%	7.0%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Dogs require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Twelve of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining ten are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these ten essential amino acids.

There is a relatively large difference between the protein content of Acana and WholeHearted. On average, WholeHearted dry dog food recipes contain 7.36% less protein than Acana recipes. For wet dog foods, Acana and WholeHearted provide roughly the same amount of protein.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

WholeHearted dry recipes contain 4.86% less fat than Acana dry recipes. This difference in fat content is a notable difference between Acana and WholeHearted. In addition, WholeHearted wet dog foods also provide more fat than Acana wet foods.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fiber content of the two brands. With regards to wet dog food, Acana and WholeHearted also provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Acana Cat Food vs. WholeHearted Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Acana	WholeHearted
Crude Protein	39.7%	36.7%
Crude Fat	19.1%	15.9%
Crude Fiber	4.3%	5.2%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Cats require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Eleven of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining eleven are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these eleven essential amino acids.

There is a small difference between the protein content of Acana and WholeHearted. We can see that Acana guarantees about 3.00% more protein than WholeHearted.

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

According to our average data, WholeHearted typically provides less fat than Acana. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber.

Acana Pet Food Ingredients vs. WholeHearted Pet Food Ingredients

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Acana.

Heart

Kidney

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by WholeHearted.

Beet Pulp

Canola Oil

Iron Oxide

Pea Protein

Caramel Color

Tomato Pomace

Powdered Cellulose

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by WholeHearted.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Acana & WholeHearted?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of Acana or WholeHearted pet food products.

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Where To Buy Acana Pet Foods

You can purchase Acana pet foods from the following stores:

34 Recipes In-Stock Today

14 Recipes In-Stock Today

13 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy WholeHearted Pet Foods

You can purchase WholeHearted pet food products from these retailers:

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Acana	WholeHearted
Dry Dog Food	46 Recipes	22 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	6 Recipes	21 Recipes
Dog Treats	9 Treats	18 Treats
Dry Cat Food	10 Recipes	11 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	None	17 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	14 Treats