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Canagan Free Range Chicken

dry food · cats · 68/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Canagan Free Range Chicken? Here are dry food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Canagan Free Range Chicken in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Canagan Free Range Chicken's 68/100. 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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Canagan Free Range Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionCanagan Free Range ChickenOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeC 68/100A 94/100
Protein qualityCA
Nutritional balanceCA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyBA
Species fitBA
Crude protein?%40%
Protein (dry matter)?44.4%
Estimated carbs?19%
First ingredientSweet potatoplant fillerFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

Orijen Cat & Kitten outscores 100% of dry food for cats in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+24Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+22Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+21Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

Other food types for cats

  1. #1AThriveProReward 100% Poulet90/100treats
  2. #2AApplawsNatural Tuna Fillet87/100wet food
  3. #3AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat86/100raw food
  4. #4ALily\'s KitchenTerrine au Saumon85/100wet food
  5. #5BTiki CatAloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin84/100wet food
  6. #6BEdgard & CooperPâtée Chat Adulte Saumon84/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Canagan Free Range Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Canagan Free Range Chicken's 68/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Canagan Free Range Chicken?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Canagan Free Range Chicken?

Canagan Free Range Chicken scores 68/100 (C) 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.