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Orijen Regional Red

dry food · cats · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Orijen Regional Red? 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 Regional Red in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Orijen Regional Red's 78/100. 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 Regional Red vs its best alternative

Criterion Orijen Regional Red Orijen Cat & Kitten
Overall grade B 78/100 A 94/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit C A
Crude protein30%40%
Protein (dry matter)33%44.4%
Estimated carbs35%19%
First ingredient Beef Fresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.

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 +16 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 +14 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 +12 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 +11 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and species fit ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 88/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and species fit ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7 A Acana Indoor Entrée Cat 88/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  8. #8 A Ziggy Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon 87/100 +9 Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit.

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 Regional Red?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Orijen Regional Red's 78/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Orijen Regional Red?

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 Regional Red?

Orijen Regional Red scores 78/100 (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.