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Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken

dry food · dogs · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

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The best-rated alternative to Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken's 78/100. 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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Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionDreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 78/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs42%18%
First ingredientFresh chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+10Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+10Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+10Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken's 78/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty 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 Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken?

Dreamies,Mars Dreamies Creamy with tasty chicken scores 78/100 (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.