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Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet

dry food · dogs · 73/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet? 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 Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet's 73/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato. 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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Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet vs its best alternative

CriterionHill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult PouletOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 73/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitAA
Crude protein23%38%
Protein (dry matter)25%43.2%
Estimated carbs48%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 23%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 23%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 23%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+18Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 23%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 23%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 23%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 23%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 23%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 23%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-0.30€
  2. #2BIamsPuppy Small Medium Dog5.00€/kg-0.50€
  3. #3BBritCare Puppy Lamb Rice5.00€/kg-0.50€
  4. #4BPurina OneJunior Chien Poulet5.00€/kg-0.50€
  5. #5BEukanubaAdult Small Breed5.00€/kg-0.50€
  6. #6BBritCare Senior Dog Lamb Rice5.00€/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 Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet's 73/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet?

Yes: Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato 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 Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet?

Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Adult Poulet scores 73/100 (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.