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Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken

dry food · dogs · 71/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken? 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 Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken's 71/100. 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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Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionCarrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct ChickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 71/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceDA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitCA
Crude protein4%38%
Protein (dry matter)4.4%43.2%
Estimated carbs75%18%
First ingredientTurkeyFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+22Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+21Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+20Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+19Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 4%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+18Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 4%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+17Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 4%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+17Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 4%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+17Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 4%.

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 Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken's 71/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct 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 Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken?

Carrefour, Original Instinct Original Instinct Chicken scores 71/100 (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.