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Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog

dry food · dogs · 86/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Carnilove Salmon Adult 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 Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog's 86/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe. 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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Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionCarnilove Salmon Adult DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 86/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyAA
Species fitBA
Crude protein32%38%
Protein (dry matter)35.6%43.2%
Estimated carbs31%18%
First ingredientSalmonFresh chicken

Wins on species fit ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+7Wins on species fit ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+6Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+5Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+4Higher overall score ; 33% crude protein vs 32%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+3Higher overall score ; 35% crude protein vs 32%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+2Higher overall score.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+2Higher overall score.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+2Higher overall score.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-0.10€
  2. #2AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-0.70€
  3. #3AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-1.00€
  4. #4ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-0.70€
  5. #5BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-1.30€
  6. #6BUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Saumon5.80€/kg-0.70€

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 Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog's 86/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 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 Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog?

Carnilove Salmon Adult Dog scores 86/100 (A) 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.