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Hill's Nature's Best Dog Chicken

dry food · dogs · 74/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Nature's Best Dog Chicken? 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 Nature's Best Dog Chicken in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Nature's Best Dog Chicken's 74/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Orijen Puppy. 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 Nature's Best Dog Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionHill's Nature's Best Dog ChickenOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 74/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein22%38%
Protein (dry matter)24.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs47%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+18Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 22%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 22%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 22%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 22%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 22%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 22%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy9.00€/kg-1.00€
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet8.50€/kg-1.50€
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish8.50€/kg-1.50€
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-2.20€
  5. #5ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-3.60€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-2.10€

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 Nature's Best Dog Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's Nature's Best Dog Chicken's 74/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's Nature's Best Dog Chicken?

Yes: Orijen Puppy 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 Nature's Best Dog Chicken?

Hill's Nature's Best Dog Chicken scores 74/100 (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.