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Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken

dry food · cats · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken? 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 Senior 7+ Cat Chicken in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken'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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Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionPurina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat ChickenOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeB 78/100A 94/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein36%40%
Protein (dry matter)39.6%44.4%
Estimated carbs31%19%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 36%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+16Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 36%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+14Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 36%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+12Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 36%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+11Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 36%.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 36%.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 36%.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+9Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon6.50€/kg-0.50€
  2. #2BUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Poulet6.20€/kg-0.80€
  3. #3BBritCare Sterilised Poulet6.80€/kg-0.20€
  4. #4BIamsVitality Senior Cat6.50€/kg-0.50€
  5. #5BPurina OneBifensis Adult Chat Poulet5.80€/kg-1.20€
  6. #6BPurina OneStérilisé Chat Saumon6.00€/kg-1.00€

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 Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken's 78/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken?

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 Senior 7+ Cat Chicken?

Purina ProPlan Senior 7+ Cat Chicken 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.