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Hill's Science Plan Chicken Perfect Weight

dry food · dogs · 74/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Hill's Science Plan Chicken Perfect Weight? 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 Chicken Perfect Weight in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Hill's Science Plan Chicken Perfect Weight's 74/100. 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 Chicken Perfect Weight vs its best alternative

CriterionHill's Science Plan Chicken Perfect WeightOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 74/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs40%18%
First ingredientTurkeyFresh 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+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+18Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Chicken Perfect Weight?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Hill's Science Plan Chicken Perfect Weight'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 Chicken Perfect Weight?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Hill's Science Plan Chicken Perfect Weight?

Hill's Science Plan Chicken Perfect Weight 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.