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Orijen Original Adult Poulet

dry food · dogs · 92/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Orijen Original Adult Poulet? 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 Orijen Original Adult Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Orijen Original Adult Poulet's 92/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Acana Wild Prairie Recipe. 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 Original Adult Poulet vs its best alternative

Criterion Orijen Original Adult Poulet Orijen Puppy
Overall grade A 92/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance A A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency A A
Species fit B A
Crude protein38%38%
Protein (dry matter)43.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs19%18%
First ingredient Fresh chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on species fit.

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

1 better-graded alternative

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +1 Wins on species fit.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 7.80€/kg -0.70€
  2. #2 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -2.10€
  3. #3 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 7.90€/kg -0.60€
  4. #4 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 7.80€/kg -0.70€
  5. #5 A Edgard & Cooper Puppy Poulet et Canard Frais 8.00€/kg -0.50€
  6. #6 A Wellness CORE Original Adult 7.20€/kg -1.30€

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 Orijen Original Adult Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Orijen Original Adult Poulet's 92/100, among dry food for dogs. 1 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Orijen Original Adult Poulet?

Yes: Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 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 Orijen Original Adult Poulet?

Orijen Original Adult Poulet scores 92/100 (A) 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.