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ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat

raw food · cats · 75/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat? Here are raw food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat in our database is ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat (86/100, grade A), versus ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat's 75/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Stella Chewy Freeze Dried Chicken Cat. 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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ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat vs its best alternative

Criterion ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat
Overall grade B 75/100 A 86/100
Protein quality B A
Nutritional balance B B
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency D C
Species fit B A
Crude protein38%40%
Protein (dry matter)41.8%45.5%
Estimated carbs15%8%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Lamb

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 38%.

ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat outscores 100% of raw food for cats in our database.

2 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat 86/100 +11 Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 38%.
  2. #2 B Stella Chewy Freeze Dried Chicken Cat 76/100 +1 Higher overall score ; 45% crude protein vs 38%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 B Stella Chewy Freeze Dried Chicken Cat 30.00€/kg -5.00€
  2. #2 C Natures Menu Country Hunter Rabbit Cat 12.00€/kg -23.00€

Other food types for cats

  1. #1 A Orijen Cat & Kitten 94/100 dry food
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 dry food
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 dry food
  4. #4 A Thrive ProReward 100% Poulet 90/100 treats
  5. #5 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 dry food
  6. #6 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 dry food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat?

In our database it's ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat, scoring 86/100 (A) versus ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat's 75/100, among raw food for cats. 2 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat?

Yes: Stella Chewy Freeze Dried Chicken Cat costs less per kg for the same use (raw food, cats). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat?

ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat scores 75/100 (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.