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ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat

raw food · cats · 75/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat? Here are raw food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat in our database is ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat (86/100, grade A), versus ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat's 75/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Stella Chewy Freeze Dried Chicken Cat. 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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ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat vs its best alternative

CriterionZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef CatZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat
Overall gradeB 75/100A 86/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBB
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDC
Species fitBA
Crude protein38%40%
Protein (dry matter)41.8%45.5%
Estimated carbs15%8%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenLamb

Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 38%.

ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat outscores 100% of raw food for cats in our database.

2 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat86/100+11Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 40% crude protein vs 38%.
  2. #2BStella ChewyFreeze Dried Chicken Cat76/100+1Higher overall score ; 45% crude protein vs 38%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BStella ChewyFreeze Dried Chicken Cat30.00€/kg-5.00€
  2. #2CNatures MenuCountry Hunter Rabbit Cat12.00€/kg-23.00€

Other food types for cats

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100dry food
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100dry food
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100dry food
  4. #4AThriveProReward 100% Poulet90/100treats
  5. #5AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100dry food
  6. #6AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100dry food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat?

In our database it's ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat, scoring 86/100 (A) versus ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat's 75/100, among raw food for cats. 2 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat?

Yes: Stella Chewy Freeze Dried Chicken Cat costs less per kg for the same use (raw food, cats). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat?

ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Cat scores 75/100 (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.