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Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon

dry food · dogs · 86/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon? 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 Grain-Free Saumon in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon'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 Grain-Free Saumon vs its best alternative

CriterionCarnilove Grain-Free SaumonOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 86/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyBA
Species fitBA
Crude protein33%38%
Protein (dry matter)36.7%43.2%
Estimated carbs29%18%
First ingredientSalmonFresh chicken

Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit ; 38% crude protein vs 33%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

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

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-0.40€
  2. #2ACarniloveSalmon Adult Dog6.50€/kg-0.30€
  3. #3AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-1.00€
  4. #4AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-1.30€
  5. #5ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-1.00€
  6. #6BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-1.60€

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 Grain-Free Saumon?

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

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon?

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 Grain-Free Saumon?

Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon 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.