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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior

dry food · cats · 78/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior? 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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior's 78/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Purina One Bifensis Adult Chat 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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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior vs its best alternative

CriterionUltra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat SeniorOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeB 78/100A 94/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitBA
Crude protein35%40%
Protein (dry matter)38.5%44.4%
Estimated carbs34%19%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 35%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+16Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 35%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+14Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 35%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+12Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 35%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+11Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 35%.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 35%.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 35%.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+9Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BPurina OneBifensis Adult Chat Poulet5.80€/kg-0.20€
  2. #2BKitekatSaumon Legumes Cat2.00€/kg-4.00€
  3. #3BKitekatBoeuf Legumes Cat2.00€/kg-4.00€
  4. #4CFelixAdult Poulet Croquettes4.00€/kg-2.00€
  5. #5CFriskiesVitafit Senior Chat3.00€/kg-3.00€
  6. #6CWhiskasIndoor Adult3.50€/kg-2.50€

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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior's 78/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior?

Yes: Purina One Bifensis Adult Chat 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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior?

Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Senior scores 78/100 (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.