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Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy

dry food · dogs · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy? 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 Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy's 78/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Acana Wild Prairie Recipe. 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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Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy vs its best alternative

CriterionOrijen Amazing Grains PuppyOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 78/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein38%38%
Protein (dry matter)41.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs25%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+15Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+14Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+13Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+12Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+11Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-0.20€
  2. #2ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-1.60€
  3. #3AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-0.10€
  4. #4AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult7.80€/kg-0.20€
  5. #5AWellnessCORE Original Adult7.20€/kg-0.80€
  6. #6AEdgard & CooperAdult Agneau Frais7.50€/kg-0.50€

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 Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy's 78/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy?

Yes: Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 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 Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy?

Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy scores 78/100 (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.