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Pedigree Vital Protection Adult

dry food · dogs · 42/100 · Poor

Looking for an alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Pedigree Vital Protection Adult's 42/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog. 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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Pedigree Vital Protection Adult vs its best alternative

Criterion Pedigree Vital Protection Adult Orijen Puppy
Overall grade D 42/100 A 93/100
Protein quality D A
Nutritional balance C A
Few undesirables D A
Ingredient transparency E A
Species fit B A
Crude protein21%38%
Protein (dry matter)23.1%43.2%
Estimated carbs49%18%
First ingredient Cornplant filler Fresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +51 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +50 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +49 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +48 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 21%.
  5. #5 A Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit 89/100 +47 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 21%.
  6. #6 A Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe 88/100 +46 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 21%.
  7. #7 A Edgard & Cooper Adult Poulet & Riz 88/100 +46 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.
  8. #8 A Farmina N&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult 88/100 +46 Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1 B Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog 2.00€/kg -0.20€
  2. #2 B Bakers Meaty Meals Chicken Dog 2.00€/kg -0.20€
  3. #3 B Bakers Meaty Meals Beef Dog 2.00€/kg -0.20€
  4. #4 B Frolic Poulet Legumes Dog 2.00€/kg -0.20€
  5. #5 B Frolic Poulet Dog 2.00€/kg -0.20€
  6. #6 B Chappi Poulet Legumes Dog 2.00€/kg -0.20€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Pedigree Vital Protection Adult's 42/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult?

Yes: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Pedigree Vital Protection Adult?

Pedigree Vital Protection Adult scores 42/100 (D) 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.