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AATU Puppy Chicken

dry food · dogs · 84/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to AATU Puppy 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 Puppy Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus AATU Puppy Chicken's 84/100. 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 Puppy Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionAATU Puppy ChickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 84/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein34%38%
Protein (dry matter)34%43.2%
Estimated carbs?18%
First ingredientSalmonFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+7Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+6Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 34%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+4Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+4Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+4Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy9.00€/kg-1.00€
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet8.50€/kg-1.50€
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish8.50€/kg-1.50€
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-2.20€
  5. #5ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-3.60€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-2.10€

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 Puppy Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus AATU Puppy Chicken's 84/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to AATU Puppy 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 Puppy Chicken?

AATU Puppy Chicken scores 84/100 (B) 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.