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Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult

dry food · dogs · 79/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult? 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 Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult's 79/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte 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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Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult vs its best alternative

CriterionRoyal Canin Labrador Retriever AdultOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeB 79/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein26%38%
Protein (dry matter)28.6%43.2%
Estimated carbs40%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+14Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+13Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+12Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 26%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+11Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 33% crude protein vs 26%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 35% crude protein vs 26%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 32% crude protein vs 26%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 26%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+9Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 30% crude protein vs 26%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-0.30€
  2. #2BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-0.60€
  3. #3BBritFresh Chicken Puppy5.50€/kg-0.30€
  4. #4BEukanubaPuppy Medium Breed5.50€/kg-0.30€
  5. #5BEukanubaSenior Large Breed5.50€/kg-0.30€
  6. #6BIamsPuppy Small Medium Dog5.00€/kg-0.80€

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 Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult's 79/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult?

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte 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 Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult?

Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult scores 79/100 (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.