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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon

dry food · cats · 88/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon? 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 Adulte Saumon in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon's 88/100. 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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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon vs its best alternative

CriterionUltra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte SaumonOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeA 88/100A 94/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitAA
Crude protein35%40%
Protein (dry matter)38%44.4%
Estimated carbs32%19%
First ingredientSalmonFresh chicken

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

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

4 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+6Wins on ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 35%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+4Wins on ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 35%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+2Wins on ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 35%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+1Wins on ingredient transparency ; 37% crude protein vs 35%.

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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon's 88/100, among dry food for cats. 4 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

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

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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon?

Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chat Adulte Saumon scores 88/100 (A) 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.