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Beneful Playful Life Dog

dry food · dogs · 76/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Beneful Playful Life 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 Playful Life Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Beneful Playful Life Dog's 76/100. 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 Playful Life Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionBeneful Playful Life DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 76/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs44%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh 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+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Playful Life Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Beneful Playful Life Dog's 76/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Beneful Playful Life 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 Playful Life Dog?

Beneful Playful Life Dog scores 76/100 (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.