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Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed

dry food · dogs · 60/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed? 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 Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed's 60/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Beneful Playful Life 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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Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed vs its best alternative

CriterionEukanuba Adult Medium BreedOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 60/100A 93/100
Protein qualityCA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitAA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs43%18%
First ingredientDehydrated 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+33Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+31Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+30Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+29Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBenefulPlayful Life Dog3.00€/kg-1.90€
  2. #2BIamsAdult Lamb Dog4.00€/kg-0.90€
  3. #3BBenefulHealthy Weight Dog3.00€/kg-1.90€
  4. #4BBakersSuperfoods Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-2.90€
  5. #5BBakersMeaty Meals Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-2.90€
  6. #6BBakersMeaty Meals Beef Dog2.00€/kg-2.90€

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 Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed's 60/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed?

Yes: Beneful Playful Life 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 Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed?

Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed scores 60/100 (C) 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.