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Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi

dry food · dogs · 53/100 · Poor

Looking for an alternative to Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi? 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 Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi's 53/100. 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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Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi vs its best alternative

Criterion Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi Orijen Puppy
Overall grade D 53/100 A 93/100
Protein quality E A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables C A
Ingredient transparency D A
Species fit B A
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs42%18%
First ingredient Animal by-products 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

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +40 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +39 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +38 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +37 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +36 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +35 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +35 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +35 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi's 53/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi?

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 Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi?

Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi scores 53/100 (D) 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.