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Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male

dry food · dogs · 61/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male? 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 Croquettes Neutered Young Male in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male's 61/100. 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 Croquettes Neutered Young Male vs its best alternative

CriterionRoyal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young MaleOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 61/100A 93/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein40%38%
Protein (dry matter)44%43.2%
Estimated carbs29%18%
First ingredientCornplant fillerFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+31Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+30Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+29Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

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 Croquettes Neutered Young Male?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male's 61/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male?

Royal Canin Croquettes Neutered Young Male scores 61/100 (C) 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.