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Royal Canin Mini Adult

dry food · dogs · 56/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Royal Canin Mini 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 Mini Adult in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Royal Canin Mini Adult's 56/100. 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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Royal Canin Mini Adult vs its best alternative

CriterionRoyal Canin Mini AdultOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 56/100A 93/100
Protein qualityCA
Nutritional balanceCA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitAA
Crude protein27%38%
Protein (dry matter)29.8%43.2%
Estimated carbs40%18%
First ingredientRiceplant fillerFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+37Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+36Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+35Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 27%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+34Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 27%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+33Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 27%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 27%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 27%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 27%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe6.40€/kg-0.80€
  2. #2ACarniloveSalmon Turkey Puppy7.00€/kg-0.20€
  3. #3ACarniloveSalmon Adult Dog6.50€/kg-0.70€
  4. #4ACarniloveGrain-Free Saumon6.80€/kg-0.40€
  5. #5AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Junior Poulet5.80€/kg-1.40€
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-1.70€

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 Royal Canin Mini Adult?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Royal Canin Mini Adult's 56/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Royal Canin Mini Adult?

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 Royal Canin Mini Adult?

Royal Canin Mini Adult scores 56/100 (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.