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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet

dry food · dogs · 85/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte 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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet's 85/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato. 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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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet vs its best alternative

Criterion Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet Orijen Puppy
Overall grade A 85/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance A A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency A A
Species fit B A
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)33%43.2%
Estimated carbs33%18%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on species fit ; 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 +8 Wins on species fit ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +7 Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +6 Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +5 Higher overall score ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +4 Higher overall score ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +3 Higher overall score ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +3 Higher overall score.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +3 Higher overall score.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 B Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato 5.20€/kg -0.30€
  2. #2 B Iams Puppy Small Medium Dog 5.00€/kg -0.50€
  3. #3 B Brit Care Puppy Lamb Rice 5.00€/kg -0.50€
  4. #4 B Purina One Junior Chien Poulet 5.00€/kg -0.50€
  5. #5 B Eukanuba Adult Small Breed 5.00€/kg -0.50€
  6. #6 B Brit Care Senior Dog Lamb Rice 5.00€/kg -0.50€

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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet's 85/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet?

Yes: Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato 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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet?

Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet scores 85/100 (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.