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Hill's Science Plan Medium Adult Optimal Care

dry food · dogs · 72/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Science Plan Medium Adult Optimal Care? 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 Medium Adult Optimal Care in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Science Plan Medium Adult Optimal Care's 72/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet. 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 Medium Adult Optimal Care vs its best alternative

CriterionHill's Science Plan Medium Adult Optimal CareOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 72/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitAA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs44%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+21Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+18Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-0.40€
  2. #2AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-0.70€
  3. #3ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-0.40€
  4. #4BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-1.00€
  5. #5BUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Saumon5.80€/kg-0.40€
  6. #6BBritFresh Chicken Puppy5.50€/kg-0.70€

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 Medium Adult Optimal Care?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's Science Plan Medium Adult Optimal Care's 72/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's Science Plan Medium Adult Optimal Care?

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet 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 Medium Adult Optimal Care?

Hill's Science Plan Medium Adult Optimal Care scores 72/100 (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.