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Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini

dry food · dogs · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini? 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 Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini's 77/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Acana Wild Prairie 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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Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini vs its best alternative

CriterionFarmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog MiniOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 77/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)33%43.2%
Estimated carbs33%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-0.20€
  2. #2ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-1.60€
  3. #3AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-0.10€
  4. #4AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult7.80€/kg-0.20€
  5. #5AWellnessCORE Original Adult7.20€/kg-0.80€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Agneau Frais7.50€/kg-0.50€

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 Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini's 77/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini?

Yes: Acana Wild Prairie 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 Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini?

Farmina N&D Pumpkin Chicken Dog Mini scores 77/100 (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.