Alternatives to
Burgess Excel Hamster Complete
Looking for an alternative to Burgess Excel Hamster Complete? Here are seeds and pellets products for hamsters that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.
The best-rated alternative to Burgess Excel Hamster Complete in our database is JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster (85/100, grade A), versus Burgess Excel Hamster Complete's 68/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Versele-Laga Complete Hamster Gerbil. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.
Burgess Excel Hamster Complete vs its best alternative
| Criterion | Burgess Excel Hamster Complete | 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 protein | 16% | 18% |
| Protein (dry matter) | 17.6% | 20% |
| Estimated carbs | 61% | 49% |
| First ingredient | Dehydrated chicken | Insects (Black soldier fly) |
Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 18% crude protein vs 16%.
JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster outscores 100% of seeds and pellets for hamsters in our database.
3 better-graded alternatives
- #1 A JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster 85/100 +17 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 18% crude protein vs 16%.
- #2 B Versele-Laga Hamster & Gerbille 70/100 +2 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 17% crude protein vs 16%.
- #3 B Vitakraft Emotion Beautiful Hamster 70/100 +2 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 17% crude protein vs 16%.
Cheaper alternatives per kilo
- #1 C Versele-Laga Complete Hamster Gerbil 5.00€/kg -1.00€
- #2 C Vitakraft Menu Vital Hamster 4.00€/kg -2.00€
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Burgess Excel Hamster Complete?
In our database it's JR Farm Grainless Complete Hamster, scoring 85/100 (A) versus Burgess Excel Hamster Complete's 68/100, among seeds and pellets for hamsters. 3 better-graded alternatives are listed above.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Burgess Excel Hamster Complete?
Yes: Versele-Laga Complete Hamster Gerbil 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 Hamster Complete?
Burgess Excel Hamster Complete 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.