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Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken

dry food · dogs · 71/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken's 71/100. 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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Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken vs its best alternative

Criterion Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 71/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance D A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit C A
Crude protein4%38%
Protein (dry matter)4.4%43.2%
Estimated carbs75%18%
First ingredient Turkey Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +22 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +21 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +20 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +19 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 4%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +18 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 4%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +17 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 4%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +17 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 4%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +17 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 4%.

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken's 71/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken?

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 Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken?

Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken scores 71/100 (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.