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Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster

seeds and pellets · hamsters · 68/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster? Here are seeds and pellets products for hamsters that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster in our database is JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster (85/100, grade A), versus Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster's 68/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille. 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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Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster vs its best alternative

Criterion Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster
Overall grade C 68/100 A 85/100
Protein quality B A
Nutritional balance D A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency D A
Species fit B A
Crude protein18%18%
Protein (dry matter)19.8%20%
Estimated carbs58%49%
First ingredient Dehydrated chicken Insects (Black soldier fly)

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster outscores 100% of seeds and pellets for hamsters in our database.

3 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster 85/100 +17 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  2. #2 B Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille 70/100 +2 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  3. #3 B Vitakraft Emotion Beautiful Hamster 70/100 +2 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 B Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille 6.00€/kg -1.00€
  2. #2 C Versele-Laga Complete Hamster Gerbil 5.00€/kg -2.00€
  3. #3 C Vitakraft Menu Vital Hamster 4.00€/kg -3.00€
  4. #4 C Supreme Selective Hamster 6.00€/kg -1.00€
  5. #5 C Burgess Excel Hamster Complete 6.00€/kg -1.00€

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster?

In our database it's JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster, scoring 85/100 (A) versus Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster's 68/100, among seeds and pellets for hamsters. 3 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster?

Yes: Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille costs less per kg for the same use (seeds and pellets, hamsters). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster?

Burgess Excel Dwarf Hamster scores 68/100 (C) 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.