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Crave Adult Chicken

dry food · dogs · 75/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Crave Adult 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 Crave Adult Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Crave Adult Chicken's 75/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Iams Puppy Small Medium Dog. 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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Crave Adult Chicken vs its best alternative

Criterion Crave Adult Chicken Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 75/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables B A
Ingredient transparency B A
Species fit B A
Crude protein34%38%
Protein (dry matter)37.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs27%18%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +18 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +17 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +16 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +15 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +14 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 35% crude protein vs 34%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +13 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +13 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +13 Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 B Iams Puppy Small Medium Dog 5.00€/kg -0.20€
  2. #2 B Brit Care Puppy Lamb Rice 5.00€/kg -0.20€
  3. #3 B Purina One Junior Chien Poulet 5.00€/kg -0.20€
  4. #4 B Eukanuba Adult Small Breed 5.00€/kg -0.20€
  5. #5 B Brit Care Senior Dog Lamb Rice 5.00€/kg -0.20€
  6. #6 B Beneful Playful Life Dog 3.00€/kg -2.20€

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 Crave Adult Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Crave Adult Chicken's 75/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Crave Adult Chicken?

Yes: Iams Puppy Small Medium Dog costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Crave Adult Chicken?

Crave Adult Chicken 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.