ACANA Indoor Entrée
Manufacturer: ACANA
The ACANA Indoor Entrée (ACANA) earned a technical score of 87.8/100 (rated 🌟 Superior Quality) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (80 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (96 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for cats delivers 40% protein and 15.56% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.
Is ACANA Indoor Entrée good?
Yes. ACANA Indoor Entrée is in the "Superior Quality" band of our review, with a technical score of 87.8/100. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 80) and ingredient purity (IPFI 96), with 40% protein and 15.56% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 3670 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 52–69 g per day for an adult cat weighing 4 kg (full table below).
Nutritional Analysis
Dry-Matter Composition
Composition and Energy
Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 36 % |
| Crude fat | 14 % |
| Crude fiber | 5 % |
| Moisture | 10 % |
| Metabolizable energy | 3670 kcal/kg |
How much to feed per day
Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (3670 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult cat per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.
| Weight of the cat | Energy requirement | Recommended serving |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kg | 157–209 kcal/day | 43–57 g/day |
| 4 kg | 190–253 kcal/day | 52–69 g/day |
| 5 kg | 220–294 kcal/day | 60–80 g/day |
| 6 kg | 249–332 kcal/day | 68–91 g/day |
Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.
Ingredients
- 1Chicken
- 2Chicken meal
- 3Herring meal
- 4Oat groats
- 5Whole peas
- 6Chicken fat
- 7Ground miscanthus grass
- 8Turkey
- 9Whole green lentils
- 10Whole chickpeas
What we like
- ✓fresh meat first ingredient
- ✓natural preservatives
- ✓taurine declared
- ✓L-carnitine
- ✓probiotics
- ✓fruits and vegetables
- ✓fish meal
- ✓omega 3 and 6
- ✓EPA/DHA declared
- ✓rosemary extract
- ✓high protein
www.acana.com — guaranteed analysis and ingredient list read 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions about ACANA Indoor Entrée
- What is the technical score of ACANA Indoor Entrée?
- ACANA Indoor Entrée (ACANA) scores 87.8/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (80 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (96 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
- How much protein does ACANA Indoor Entrée have?
- On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), ACANA Indoor Entrée has 40% protein and 15.56% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for cats with different moisture levels.
- Is ACANA Indoor Entrée a good food for cats?
- Under the My Pet Magazine classification, ACANA Indoor Entrée is "Superior Quality" (score 87.8/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, natural preservatives, taurine declared. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your cat.
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