Alternatives to
hill's ideal balance mature adult
Looking for an alternative to hill's ideal balance mature adult? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.
The best-rated alternative to hill's ideal balance mature adult in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus hill's ideal balance mature adult's 75/100. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.
hill's ideal balance mature adult vs its best alternative
| Criterion | hill's ideal balance mature adult | Orijen Puppy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | B 75/100 | A 93/100 |
| Protein quality | B | A |
| Nutritional balance | B | A |
| Few undesirables | B | A |
| Ingredient transparency | C | A |
| Species fit | B | A |
| Crude protein | 25% | 38% |
| Protein (dry matter) | 27.5% | 43.2% |
| Estimated carbs | 42% | 18% |
| First ingredient | Dehydrated chicken | Fresh chicken |
Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.
8 better-graded alternatives
- #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+18Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
- #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
- #3AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
- #4AOrijenSix Fish90/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
- #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
- #6AEdgard & CooperPuppy Poulet et Canard Frais88/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
- #7AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
- #8ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
Other food types for dogs
- #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
- #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
- #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
- #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
- #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
- #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to hill's ideal balance mature adult?
In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus hill's ideal balance mature adult's 75/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.
Is there a cheaper alternative to hill's ideal balance mature adult?
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 hill's ideal balance mature adult?
hill's ideal balance mature adult 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.
