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Beneful Originals with Real Beef

dry food · dogs · 41/100 · Poor

Looking for an alternative to Beneful Originals with Real Beef? 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 Originals with Real Beef in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Beneful Originals with Real Beef's 41/100. 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 Originals with Real Beef vs its best alternative

CriterionBeneful Originals with Real BeefOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeD 41/100A 93/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceCA
Few undesirablesDA
Ingredient transparencyEA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)28.4%43.2%
Estimated carbs38%18%
First ingredientCornplant fillerFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+52Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+51Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+50Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+49Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+48Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+47Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+47Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+47Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBakersSuperfoods Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-0.40€
  2. #2BBakersMeaty Meals Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-0.40€
  3. #3BBakersMeaty Meals Beef Dog2.00€/kg-0.40€
  4. #4BFrolicPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-0.40€
  5. #5BFrolicPoulet Dog2.00€/kg-0.40€
  6. #6BChappiPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-0.40€

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 Originals with Real Beef?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Beneful Originals with Real Beef's 41/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Beneful Originals with Real Beef?

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 Originals with Real Beef?

Beneful Originals with Real Beef scores 41/100 (D) 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.