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Orijen Original Adult Poulet

dry food · dogs · 92/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Orijen Original Adult Poulet? 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 Original Adult Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Orijen Original Adult Poulet's 92/100. 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 Original Adult Poulet vs its best alternative

CriterionOrijen Original Adult PouletOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 92/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyAA
Species fitBA
Crude protein38%38%
Protein (dry matter)43.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs19%18%
First ingredientFresh chickenFresh chicken

Wins on species fit.

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

1 better-graded alternative

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+1Wins on species fit.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe7.80€/kg-0.70€
  2. #2ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-2.10€
  3. #3AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz7.90€/kg-0.60€
  4. #4AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult7.80€/kg-0.70€
  5. #5AEdgard & CooperPuppy Poulet et Canard Frais8.00€/kg-0.50€
  6. #6AWellnessCORE Original Adult7.20€/kg-1.30€

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 Original Adult Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Orijen Original Adult Poulet's 92/100, among dry food for dogs. 1 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Orijen Original Adult Poulet?

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 Original Adult Poulet?

Orijen Original Adult Poulet scores 92/100 (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.