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Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice

dry food · cats · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice? 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 Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice's 78/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon. 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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8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Cat & Kitten 94/100 +16
  2. #2 A Orijen Six Fish Cat 92/100 +14
  3. #3 A Applaws Kitten 90/100 +12
  4. #4 A Acana First Feast Kitten 89/100 +11
  5. #5 A Acana Indoor Entrée Cat 88/100 +10
  6. #6 A Acana Homestead Harvest Cat 88/100 +10
  7. #7 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 88/100 +10
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet Adult Cat 87/100 +9

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 A Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon 6.50€/kg -0.50€
  2. #2 B Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Poulet 6.20€/kg -0.80€
  3. #3 B Brit Care Sterilised Poulet 6.80€/kg -0.20€
  4. #4 B Iams Vitality Senior Cat 6.50€/kg -0.50€
  5. #5 B Purina One Bifensis Adult Chat Poulet 5.80€/kg -1.20€
  6. #6 B Purina One Stérilisé Chat Saumon 6.00€/kg -1.00€

Other food types for cats

  1. #1 A Thrive ProReward 100% Poulet 90/100 treats
  2. #2 A Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet 87/100 wet food
  3. #3 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat 86/100 raw food
  4. #4 A Lily\'s Kitchen Terrine au Saumon 85/100 wet food
  5. #5 B Tiki Cat Aloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin 84/100 wet food
  6. #6 B Edgard & Cooper Pâtée Chat Adulte Saumon 84/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice's 78/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice?

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, cats). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice?

Purina ProPlan Adult Cat Chicken Rice 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.