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orijen kitten 1,8kg

dry food · cats · 82/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to orijen kitten 1,8kg? 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 orijen kitten 1,8kg in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus orijen kitten 1,8kg's 82/100. 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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orijen kitten 1,8kg vs its best alternative

Criterion orijen kitten 1,8kg Orijen Cat & Kitten
Overall grade B 82/100 A 94/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance C A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency B A
Species fit B A
Crude protein?%40%
Protein (dry matter)?44.4%
Estimated carbs?19%
First ingredient Fresh chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

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 +12 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 +8 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  4. #4 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 +7 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 +6 Wins on nutritional balance and species fit.
  6. #6 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 88/100 +6 Wins on nutritional balance and species fit.
  7. #7 A Acana Indoor Entrée Cat 88/100 +6 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8 A Ziggy Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon 87/100 +5 Wins on nutritional balance.

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 orijen kitten 1,8kg?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus orijen kitten 1,8kg's 82/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to orijen kitten 1,8kg?

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 orijen kitten 1,8kg?

orijen kitten 1,8kg scores 82/100 (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.