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Purina Medium Puppy Poulet

dry food · dogs · 71/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Purina Medium Puppy 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 Purina Medium Puppy Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Purina Medium Puppy Poulet's 71/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine 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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Purina Medium Puppy Poulet vs its best alternative

CriterionPurina Medium Puppy PouletOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 71/100A 93/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitAA
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)32.6%43.2%
Estimated carbs34%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+22Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+21Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+20Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+19Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+18Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+17Wins on protein quality and few undesirables ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+17Wins on protein quality and few undesirables.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+17Wins on protein quality and few undesirables.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-0.10€
  2. #2AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-0.70€
  3. #3AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-1.00€
  4. #4ANatureaNaturals Adult Poulet5.80€/kg-0.70€
  5. #5BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-1.30€
  6. #6BUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Saumon5.80€/kg-0.70€

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 Medium Puppy Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Purina Medium Puppy Poulet's 71/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Purina Medium Puppy Poulet?

Yes: Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine 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 Purina Medium Puppy Poulet?

Purina Medium Puppy Poulet scores 71/100 (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.