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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet

dry food · dogs · 86/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior 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 Junior Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet's 86/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet. 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 Junior Poulet vs its best alternative

Criterion Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet Orijen Puppy
Overall grade A 86/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance A A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency A A
Species fit A A
Crude protein32%38%
Protein (dry matter)35.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs30%18%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Fresh chicken

Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +7 Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +6 Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +5 Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +4 Higher overall score ; 33% crude protein vs 32%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +3 Higher overall score ; 35% crude protein vs 32%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +2 Higher overall score.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +2 Higher overall score.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +2 Higher overall score.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet 5.50€/kg -0.30€
  2. #2 B Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato 5.20€/kg -0.60€
  3. #3 B Brit Fresh Chicken Puppy 5.50€/kg -0.30€
  4. #4 B Eukanuba Puppy Medium Breed 5.50€/kg -0.30€
  5. #5 B Eukanuba Senior Large Breed 5.50€/kg -0.30€
  6. #6 B Iams Puppy Small Medium Dog 5.00€/kg -0.80€

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 Junior Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet's 86/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

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

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet 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 Junior Poulet?

Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet scores 86/100 (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.