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Royal Canin Weight Care

dry food · cats · 76/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Royal Canin Weight Care? 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 Royal Canin Weight Care in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Royal Canin Weight Care's 76/100. 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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Royal Canin Weight Care vs its best alternative

Criterion Royal Canin Weight Care Orijen Cat & Kitten
Overall grade B 76/100 A 94/100
Protein quality B 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 Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 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 +18 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 +16 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 +14 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 +13 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 +12 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 88/100 +12 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7 A Acana Indoor Entrée Cat 88/100 +12 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  8. #8 A Ziggy Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon 87/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

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 Royal Canin Weight Care?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Royal Canin Weight Care's 76/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Royal Canin Weight Care?

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 Weight Care?

Royal Canin Weight Care scores 76/100 (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.