Alternatives to Auchan

Alternatives to Auchan: 10 better-rated foods

Auchan averages 59/100 across 167 products on the PetFoodRate independent A–E methodology. Here are 10 better-rated foods worth considering, picked across species and food type.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Auchan in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Auchan's 59/100 average. Below are 10 foods scored higher than Auchan, one per species + food-type pairing, ranked on our independent A–E method.

167 Auchan products graded
59/100 average score
10 better-rated alternatives

The Auchan profile across 5 criteria

Across the 167 Auchan products we graded, the brand is strongest on "Nutritional balance" and weakest on "Protein quality". That weakest axis is usually where the alternatives below pull ahead.

  • Protein quality D 43/100
  • Nutritional balance B 74/100
  • Few undesirables B 70/100
  • Ingredient transparency D 54/100
  • Species fit C 58/100

Average of the A–E sub-scores across every graded Auchan product. See it product by product →

Our Auchan alternative picks

  1. #1
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Auchan.

    Orijen Puppy
    93/100
  2. #2
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Auchan.

    Orijen Original Adult Poulet
    92/100
  3. #3
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Auchan.

    Orijen Six Fish
    91/100
  4. #4
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Auchan.

    Orijen Cat & Kitten
    94/100
  5. #5
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Auchan.

    Acana Wild Prairie Recipe
    90/100
  6. #6
    A
  7. #7
    A
  8. #8
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Auchan.

    Orijen Six Fish Cat
    92/100
  9. #9
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Auchan.

    Applaws Kitten
    90/100
  10. #10
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Auchan.

    Acana First Feast Kitten
    89/100

How we select alternatives to Auchan

For each species + food type combination represented in the Auchan range, we identify the highest-scored product from a competing brand. The A–E score synthesises five criteria: protein quality, overall nutritional balance, absence of undesirable additives, ingredient transparency, and species fit. No sponsorship can change a product's score — the methodology is applied uniformly across the catalog.

Want to dig into a specific alternative? Each card above points to that product's dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page, which adds cheaper-per-kg sub-rankings and other food-type options for the same species.

Full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Auchan?

In our database the best-rated alternative to Auchan is Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (grade A) versus Auchan's 59/100 average. We list 10 better-graded picks in total, one for each species and food type Auchan sells.

Why look for alternatives to Auchan?

Auchan averages 59/100 on the PetFoodRate independent methodology across 167 products we've scored, and scores lowest on proteins. Buyers searching for alternatives typically want higher protein quality, fewer undesirable additives, better ingredient transparency, or a better species fit.

How are these alternatives selected?

For each food type and species in the Auchan catalogue, we pick the top-scored food from a different brand. Scoring covers five criteria: protein quality, nutritional balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability. No sponsored brand ever changes its score.

Are these alternatives cheaper than Auchan?

Cheaper-per-kg picks are flagged inside each individual product alternative page. Open any product card below to see its dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page where the cheaper-per-kg sub-list sits alongside the higher-scored picks.