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Hill's Science Plan Puppy Medium Poulet

dry food · dogs · 74/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Science Plan Puppy Medium 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 Puppy Medium Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Science Plan Puppy Medium Poulet's 74/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine 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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Hill's Science Plan Puppy Medium Poulet vs its best alternative

CriterionHill's Science Plan Puppy Medium PouletOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 74/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitAA
Crude protein27%38%
Protein (dry matter)29.3%43.2%
Estimated carbs39%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+19Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+18Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+17Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+16Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 27%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+15Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 27%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+14Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 27%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+14Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 27%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+14Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 27%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-0.40€
  2. #2ACarniloveSalmon Adult Dog6.50€/kg-0.30€
  3. #3AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-1.00€
  4. #4AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-1.30€
  5. #5ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-1.00€
  6. #6BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-1.60€

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 Puppy Medium Poulet?

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

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hill's Science Plan Puppy Medium Poulet?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine 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 Hill's Science Plan Puppy Medium Poulet?

Hill's Science Plan Puppy Medium Poulet 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.