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Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe

dry food · cats · 86/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe? Here are dry food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

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The best-rated alternative to Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe's 86/100. 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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Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe vs its best alternative

CriterionLily's kitchen Kitten RecipeOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeA 86/100A 94/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein30%40%
Protein (dry matter)33%44.4%
Estimated carbs35%19%
First ingredientFresh chickenFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.

Orijen Cat & Kitten outscores 100% of dry food for cats in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+6Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+4Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+3Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+2Wins on nutritional balance and species fit ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+2Wins on nutritional balance and species fit ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+2Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 30%.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+1Wins on ingredient transparency.

Other food types for cats

  1. #1AThriveProReward 100% Poulet90/100treats
  2. #2AApplawsNatural Tuna Fillet87/100wet food
  3. #3AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat86/100raw food
  4. #4ALily\'s KitchenTerrine au Saumon85/100wet food
  5. #5BTiki CatAloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin84/100wet food
  6. #6BEdgard & CooperPâtée Chat Adulte Saumon84/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe's 86/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe?

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 Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe?

Lily's kitchen Kitten Recipe scores 86/100 (A) 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.