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Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi

dry food · dogs · 53/100 · Poor

Looking for an alternative to Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi? 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 Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi's 53/100. 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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Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi vs its best alternative

CriterionNestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxiOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeD 53/100A 93/100
Protein qualityEA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesCA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs42%18%
First ingredientAnimal by-productsFresh 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+40Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+39Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+38Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+37Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+36Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+35Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+35Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+35Wins 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 Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi's 53/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi?

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 Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi?

Nestlé, Friskies, Purina Vitafit maxi scores 53/100 (D) 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.