Alternatives to
Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig
Looking for an alternative to Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig? Here are seeds and pellets products for guinea pigs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.
The best-rated alternative to Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig in our database is Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets (77/100, grade B), versus Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig's 67/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.
Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig vs its best alternative
| Criterion | Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig | Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | C 67/100 | B 77/100 |
| Protein quality | B | B |
| Nutritional balance | D | A |
| Few undesirables | A | A |
| Ingredient transparency | D | A |
| Species fit | C | A |
| Crude protein | 13% | 14% |
| Protein (dry matter) | 14.3% | 15.4% |
| Estimated carbs | 65% | 44% |
| First ingredient | Dehydrated chicken | Timothy hay |
Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 14% crude protein vs 13%.
Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets outscores 100% of seeds and pellets for guinea pigs in our database.
2 better-graded alternatives
- #1 B Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets 77/100 +10 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 14% crude protein vs 13%.
- #2 B Beaphar Care+ Cochon d\'Inde 74/100 +7 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency ; 14% crude protein vs 13%.
Cheaper alternatives per kilo
- #1 B Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets 4.50€/kg -0.50€
Other food types for guinea pigs
- #1 A Oxbow Essentials Guinea Pig Adult 88/100 dry food
- #2 C Hamiform Cochon d'Inde 55/100 dry food
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig?
In our database it's Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets, scoring 77/100 (B) versus Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig's 67/100, among seeds and pellets for guinea pigs. 2 better-graded alternatives are listed above.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig?
Yes: Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets costs less per kg for the same use (seeds and pellets, guinea pigs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.
Why switch from Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig?
Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig scores 67/100 (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.