Alternatives to

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Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog

dry food · dogs · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog? 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 Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog's 77/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior 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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Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog vs its best alternative

CriterionPurina ProPlan Athletic Large DogOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 77/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein28%38%
Protein (dry matter)30.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs35%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+16Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+14Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 28%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 28%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 28%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 28%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 28%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 28%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-0.20€
  2. #2AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-0.50€
  3. #3ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-0.20€
  4. #4BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-0.80€
  5. #5BUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Saumon5.80€/kg-0.20€
  6. #6BBritFresh Chicken Puppy5.50€/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 Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog's 77/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog?

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior 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 Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog?

Purina ProPlan Athletic Large Dog scores 77/100 (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.