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Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb

dry food · dogs · 74/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb? 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 Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb's 74/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte 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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Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb vs its best alternative

CriterionNutro Grain Free Adult LambOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 74/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyBA
Species fitAA
Crude protein27%38%
Protein (dry matter)30%43.2%
Estimated carbs38%18%
First ingredientLambFresh chicken

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

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-0.30€
  2. #2BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-0.60€
  3. #3BBritFresh Chicken Puppy5.50€/kg-0.30€
  4. #4BEukanubaPuppy Medium Breed5.50€/kg-0.30€
  5. #5BEukanubaSenior Large Breed5.50€/kg-0.30€
  6. #6BIamsPuppy Small Medium Dog5.00€/kg-0.80€

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 Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb's 74/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb?

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte 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 Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb?

Nutro Grain Free Adult Lamb 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.