Alternatives to

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Naturea Grain Free Salmon

dry food · dogs · 83/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Naturea Grain Free Salmon? 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 Naturea Grain Free Salmon in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Naturea Grain Free Salmon's 83/100. 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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Naturea Grain Free Salmon vs its best alternative

CriterionNaturea Grain Free SalmonOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 83/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)33%43.2%
Estimated carbs35%18%
First ingredientSalmonFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+8Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+7Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+6Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+5Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

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 Naturea Grain Free Salmon?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Naturea Grain Free Salmon's 83/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Naturea Grain Free Salmon?

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 Naturea Grain Free Salmon?

Naturea Grain Free Salmon scores 83/100 (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.