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Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat

dry food · cats · 86/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat? 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 Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat's 86/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Applaws Kitten. 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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Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat vs its best alternative

Criterion Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat Orijen Cat & Kitten
Overall grade A 86/100 A 94/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance A A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit A A
Crude protein36%40%
Protein (dry matter)39.1%44.4%
Estimated carbs29%19%
First ingredient Fresh chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 36%.

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 +8 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 36%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 +6 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 36%.
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 +4 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 36%.
  4. #4 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 +3 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 36%.
  5. #5 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 +2 Higher overall score ; 37% crude protein vs 36%.
  6. #6 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 88/100 +2 Higher overall score.
  7. #7 A Acana Indoor Entrée Cat 88/100 +2 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 36%.
  8. #8 A Ziggy Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon 87/100 +1 Wins on ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Applaws Kitten 7.80€/kg -0.70€
  2. #2 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 6.50€/kg -2.00€
  3. #3 A Brit Care Kitten Chicken 7.00€/kg -1.50€
  4. #4 B Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Poulet 6.20€/kg -2.30€
  5. #5 B Naturea Naturals Adult Chat Poulet 7.50€/kg -1.00€
  6. #6 B Brit Care Sterilised Poulet 6.80€/kg -1.70€

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 Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat's 86/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat?

Yes: Applaws Kitten costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, cats). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat?

Carnilove Fresh Chicken Cat scores 86/100 (A) 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.