Alternatives to

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Crave Adult Chicken

dry food · dogs · 75/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Crave Adult 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 Crave Adult Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Crave Adult Chicken's 75/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Iams Puppy Small Medium 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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Crave Adult Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionCrave Adult ChickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 75/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyBA
Species fitBA
Crude protein34%38%
Protein (dry matter)37.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs27%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+18Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+17Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+16Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 34%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+15Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+14Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables ; 35% crude protein vs 34%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+13Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+13Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+13Wins on nutritional balance and few undesirables.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BIamsPuppy Small Medium Dog5.00€/kg-0.20€
  2. #2BBritCare Puppy Lamb Rice5.00€/kg-0.20€
  3. #3BPurina OneJunior Chien Poulet5.00€/kg-0.20€
  4. #4BEukanubaAdult Small Breed5.00€/kg-0.20€
  5. #5BBritCare Senior Dog Lamb Rice5.00€/kg-0.20€
  6. #6BBenefulPlayful Life Dog3.00€/kg-2.20€

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 Crave Adult Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Crave Adult Chicken's 75/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Crave Adult Chicken?

Yes: Iams Puppy Small Medium 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 Crave Adult Chicken?

Crave Adult Chicken scores 75/100 (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.