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Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter

dry food · cats · 57/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter? Here are dry food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter's 57/100. 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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Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter vs its best alternative

Criterion Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter Orijen Cat & Kitten
Overall grade C 57/100 A 94/100
Protein quality D A
Nutritional balance C A
Few undesirables B A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit D A
Crude protein23%40%
Protein (dry matter)25.3%44.4%
Estimated carbs20%19%
First ingredient Added sugars Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 23%.

Orijen Cat & Kitten outscores 100% of dry food for cats in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Cat & Kitten 94/100 +37 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 23%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 +35 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 23%.
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 +33 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 23%.
  4. #4 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 +32 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 23%.
  5. #5 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 +31 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 23%.
  6. #6 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 88/100 +31 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 23%.
  7. #7 A Acana Indoor Entrée Cat 88/100 +31 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 23%.
  8. #8 A Ziggy Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon 87/100 +30 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 28% crude protein vs 23%.

Other food types for cats

  1. #1 A Thrive ProReward 100% Poulet 90/100 treats
  2. #2 A Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet 87/100 wet food
  3. #3 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat 86/100 raw food
  4. #4 A Lily\'s Kitchen Terrine au Saumon 85/100 wet food
  5. #5 B Tiki Cat Aloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin 84/100 wet food
  6. #6 B Edgard & Cooper Pâtée Chat Adulte Saumon 84/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter's 57/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter?

Black Cat Smooth Peanut Butter scores 57/100 (C) 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.