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Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe

dry food · cats · 79/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe? 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 Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe's 79/100. 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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Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe vs its best alternative

Criterion Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe Orijen Cat & Kitten
Overall grade B 79/100 A 94/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit B A
Crude protein25%40%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%44.4%
Estimated carbs42%19%
First ingredient Duck Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.

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 +15 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 +13 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 +11 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and species fit ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 88/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and species fit ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7 A Acana Indoor Entrée Cat 88/100 +9 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8 A Ziggy Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon 87/100 +8 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 28% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe's 79/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe?

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 Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe?

Northwest naturals Raw diet for cats duck recipe scores 79/100 (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.