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Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet

dry food · dogs · 86/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior 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 Junior Poulet in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet's 86/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte 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 Chien Junior Poulet vs its best alternative

CriterionUltra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior PouletOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeA 86/100A 93/100
Protein qualityAA
Nutritional balanceAA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyAA
Species fitAA
Crude protein32%38%
Protein (dry matter)35.2%43.2%
Estimated carbs30%18%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenFresh chicken

Higher overall score ; 38% crude protein vs 32%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

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

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chien Adulte Poulet5.50€/kg-0.30€
  2. #2BBritCare Adult Salmon & Potato5.20€/kg-0.60€
  3. #3BBritFresh Chicken Puppy5.50€/kg-0.30€
  4. #4BEukanubaPuppy Medium Breed5.50€/kg-0.30€
  5. #5BEukanubaSenior Large Breed5.50€/kg-0.30€
  6. #6BIamsPuppy Small Medium Dog5.00€/kg-0.80€

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 Junior Poulet?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet's 86/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

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

Yes: Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Adulte Poulet 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 Junior Poulet?

Ultra Premium Direct Croquettes Chien Junior Poulet scores 86/100 (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.