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Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe

wet food · cats · 75/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe? Here are wet food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe in our database is Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet (87/100, grade A), versus Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe's 75/100. 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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Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe vs its best alternative

Criterion Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet
Overall grade B 75/100 A 87/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance B B
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit D B
Crude protein25%16%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%80%
Estimated carbs42%1%
First ingredient Duck White fish

Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit.

Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet outscores 100% of wet food for cats in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet 87/100 +12 Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit.
  2. #2 A Lily\'s Kitchen Terrine au Saumon 85/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  3. #3 B Tiki Cat Aloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin 84/100 +9 Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit.
  4. #4 B Edgard & Cooper Pâtée Chat Adulte Saumon 84/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5 B Terra Felis Famousse Dinde 83/100 +8 Wins on species fit.
  6. #6 B Schesir Tuna with Aloe 83/100 +8 Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit.
  7. #7 B Canaillou terrines pour chats 83/100 +8 Wins on species fit.
  8. #8 B Hami form Recette n°6 – Cabillaud/Crevettes 82/100 +7 Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit.

Other food types for cats

  1. #1 A Orijen Cat & Kitten 94/100 dry food
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 dry food
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 dry food
  4. #4 A Thrive ProReward 100% Poulet 90/100 treats
  5. #5 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 dry food
  6. #6 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 dry food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe?

In our database it's Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet, scoring 87/100 (A) versus Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe's 75/100, among wet food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe?

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 Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe?

Blue Buffalo, Blue Duck Recipe scores 75/100 (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.