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Royal Canin Maxi Junior

dry food · dogs · 62/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Royal Canin Maxi Junior? 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 Maxi Junior in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Royal Canin Maxi Junior's 62/100. 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 Maxi Junior vs its best alternative

CriterionRoyal Canin Maxi JuniorOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 62/100A 93/100
Protein qualityCA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitAA
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)33.1%43.2%
Estimated carbs35%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+31Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+30Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+29Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 30%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 30%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 30%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

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 Maxi Junior?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Royal Canin Maxi Junior's 62/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Royal Canin Maxi Junior?

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 Maxi Junior?

Royal Canin Maxi Junior scores 62/100 (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.