Alternatives to

C

Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male

dry food · dogs · 61/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male? 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 Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male's 61/100. 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

Back to product page

Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male vs its best alternative

Criterion Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male Orijen Puppy
Overall grade C 61/100 A 93/100
Protein quality D A
Nutritional balance B A
Few undesirables B A
Ingredient transparency D A
Species fit B A
Crude protein40%38%
Protein (dry matter)44%43.2%
Estimated carbs29%18%
First ingredient Cornplant filler Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +32 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +31 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +30 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +29 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +28 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +27 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +27 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +27 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

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

Keep exploring

All Royal Canin products See the average score and range Best dry food for dogs Top 10 by PetFoodRate Compare 2 products Side by side, grade by grade

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male's 61/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male?

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 Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male?

Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male scores 61/100 (C) 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.