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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet

dry food · dogs · 85/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet? 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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet's 85/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato. 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 Chien Adulte Poulet vs its best alternative

CriterionUltra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte PouletOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 85/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyAA
Species fitBA
Crude protein30%38%
Protein (dry matter)33%43.2%
Estimated carbs33%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Wins on species fit ; 38% crude protein vs 30%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

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

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-0.30€
  2. #2BIamsPuppy Small Medium Dog5.00€/kg-0.50€
  3. #3BBritCare Puppy Lamb Rice5.00€/kg-0.50€
  4. #4BPurina OneJunior Chien Poulet5.00€/kg-0.50€
  5. #5BEukanubaAdult Small Breed5.00€/kg-0.50€
  6. #6BBritCare Senior Dog Lamb Rice5.00€/kg-0.50€

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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet's 85/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet?

Yes: Brit Care Adult Salmon & Potato 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 Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet?

Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet scores 85/100 (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.