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Purina Medium Puppy Poulet

dry food · dogs · 71/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Purina Medium Puppy 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 Purina Medium Puppy Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Purina Medium Puppy Poulet's 71/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine 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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Purina Medium Puppy Poulet vs its best alternative

Criterion Purina Medium Puppy Poulet Orijen Puppy
Overall grade B 71/100 A 93/100
Protein quality B A
Nutritional balance A A
Few undesirables B A
Ingredient transparency C A
Species fit A A
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)32.6%43.2%
Estimated carbs34%18%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +22 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +21 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +20 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +19 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +18 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +17 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +17 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +17 Wins on protein quality and few undesirables.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 6.40€/kg -0.10€
  2. #2 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet 5.80€/kg -0.70€
  3. #3 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet 5.50€/kg -1.00€
  4. #4 A Naturea Naturals Adult Poulet 5.80€/kg -0.70€
  5. #5 B Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato 5.20€/kg -1.30€
  6. #6 B Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Saumon 5.80€/kg -0.70€

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 Purina Medium Puppy Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Purina Medium Puppy Poulet's 71/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Purina Medium Puppy Poulet?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine 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 Purina Medium Puppy Poulet?

Purina Medium Puppy Poulet scores 71/100 (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.