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PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food

dry food · cats · 74/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food? Here are dry food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food's 74/100. 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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PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food vs its best alternative

CriterionPC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat FoodOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeB 74/100A 94/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitDA
Crude protein25%40%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%44.4%
Estimated carbs42%19%
First ingredientSalmonFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.

Orijen Cat & Kitten outscores 100% of dry food for cats in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+18Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+13Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 28% crude protein vs 25%.

Other food types for cats

  1. #1AThriveProReward 100% Poulet90/100treats
  2. #2AApplawsNatural Tuna Fillet87/100wet food
  3. #3AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat86/100raw food
  4. #4ALily\'s KitchenTerrine au Saumon85/100wet food
  5. #5BTiki CatAloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin84/100wet food
  6. #6BEdgard & CooperPâtée Chat Adulte Saumon84/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food's 74/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food?

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 PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food?

PC Extra Meaty Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Adult Dry Cat Food 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.