Alternatives to
Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig
Looking for an alternative to Oxbow Essentials Adult 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 Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig in our database is Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets (77/100, grade B), versus Oxbow Essentials Adult 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.
Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig vs its best alternative
| Criterion | Oxbow Essentials Adult 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 | 14% | 14% |
| Protein (dry matter) | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| Estimated carbs | 64% | 44% |
| First ingredient | Dehydrated chicken | Timothy hay |
Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
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.
- #2 B Beaphar Care+ Cochon d\'Inde 74/100 +7 Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
Cheaper alternatives per kilo
- #1 B Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets 4.50€/kg -2.50€
- #2 B Beaphar Care+ Cochon d\'Inde 5.50€/kg -1.50€
- #3 C Supreme Selective Guinea Pig 5.00€/kg -2.00€
- #4 C Versele-Laga Complete Guinea Pig Vitamin C 5.00€/kg -2.00€
- #5 C Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig 5.00€/kg -2.00€
- #6 C Versele-Laga Complete Complete Cavia 5.00€/kg -2.00€
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 Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig?
In our database it's Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets, scoring 77/100 (B) versus Oxbow Essentials Adult 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 Oxbow Essentials Adult 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 Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig?
Oxbow Essentials Adult 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.