Alternatives to
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken
Looking for an alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.
The best-rated alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken's 80/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken vs its best alternative
| Criterion | Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken | Orijen Puppy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | B 80/100 | A 93/100 |
| Protein quality | A | A |
| Nutritional balance | B | A |
| Few undesirables | A | A |
| Ingredient transparency | C | A |
| Species fit | B | A |
| Crude protein | 34% | 38% |
| Protein (dry matter) | 37.8% | 43.2% |
| Estimated carbs | 28% | 18% |
| First ingredient | Dehydrated chicken | Fresh 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 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +13 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
- #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +12 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
- #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +11 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
- #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
- #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 34%.
- #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
- #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
- #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
Cheaper alternatives per kilo
- #1 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -0.60€
- #2 A Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog 6.50€/kg -0.50€
- #3 A Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon 6.80€/kg -0.20€
- #4 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.20€
- #5 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet 5.50€/kg -1.50€
- #6 A Naturea Naturals Adult Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.20€
Other food types for dogs
- #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
- #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
- #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
- #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
- #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
- #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken?
In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken's 80/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken?
Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 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 Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken?
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken scores 80/100 (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.