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Beneful Healthy Weight Dog

dry food · dogs · 74/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Beneful Healthy Weight Dog? 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 Beneful Healthy Weight Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Beneful Healthy Weight Dog's 74/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog. 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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Beneful Healthy Weight Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionBeneful Healthy Weight DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 74/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceCA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein26%38%
Protein (dry matter)28.6%43.2%
Estimated carbs47%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+18Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 26%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 26%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 26%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 26%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 26%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBakersSuperfoods Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-1.00€
  2. #2BBakersMeaty Meals Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-1.00€
  3. #3BBakersMeaty Meals Beef Dog2.00€/kg-1.00€
  4. #4BFrolicPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-1.00€
  5. #5BFrolicPoulet Dog2.00€/kg-1.00€
  6. #6BChappiPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-1.00€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Beneful Healthy Weight Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Beneful Healthy Weight Dog's 74/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Beneful Healthy Weight Dog?

Yes: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog 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 Beneful Healthy Weight Dog?

Beneful Healthy Weight Dog scores 74/100 (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.