Alternatives to

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Royal Canin Sterilised Adult

dry food · cats · 52/100 · Poor

Looking for an alternative to Royal Canin Sterilised Adult? 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 Royal Canin Sterilised Adult in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Royal Canin Sterilised Adult's 52/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Stérilisé 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 Sterilised Adult vs its best alternative

CriterionRoyal Canin Sterilised AdultOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeD 52/100A 94/100
Protein qualityCA
Nutritional balanceCA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein37%40%
Protein (dry matter)39.8%44.4%
Estimated carbs30%19%
First ingredientCornplant fillerFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 37%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+42Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 37%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+40Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 37%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+38Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 37%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+37Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+36Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+36Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+36Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+35Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Poulet6.20€/kg-0.30€
  2. #2BPurina OneBifensis Adult Chat Poulet5.80€/kg-0.70€
  3. #3BPurina OneStérilisé Chat Saumon6.00€/kg-0.50€
  4. #4BIamsKitten Chicken Cat6.00€/kg-0.50€
  5. #5BUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Senior6.00€/kg-0.50€
  6. #6BCraveAdult Cat Saumon6.00€/kg-0.50€

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 Royal Canin Sterilised Adult?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Royal Canin Sterilised Adult's 52/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Royal Canin Sterilised Adult?

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Stérilisé Poulet 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 Royal Canin Sterilised Adult?

Royal Canin Sterilised Adult scores 52/100 (D) 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.