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AATU Free Run Chicken

dry food · dogs · 87/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to AATU Free Run Chicken? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to AATU Free Run Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus AATU Free Run Chicken's 87/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Orijen Puppy. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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AATU Free Run Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionAATU Free Run ChickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 87/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyBA
Species fitBA
Crude protein32%38%
Protein (dry matter)32%43.2%
Estimated carbs?18%
First ingredientFresh chickenFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+6Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+4Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+3Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 32%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+2Wins on nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 32%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+1Wins on nutritional balance.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+1Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+1Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy9.00€/kg-3.00€
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet8.50€/kg-3.50€
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish8.50€/kg-3.50€
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-4.20€
  5. #5ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-5.60€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-4.10€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to AATU Free Run Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus AATU Free Run Chicken's 87/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to AATU Free Run Chicken?

Yes: Orijen Puppy costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from AATU Free Run Chicken?

AATU Free Run Chicken scores 87/100 (A) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.