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Best seeds and pellets for guinea pigs (A and B grades)
13 seeds and pellets products for guinea pigs graded A to E by PetFoodRate. Here is the top 10 according to our methodology: protein quality, nutritional value, absence of undesirables, transparency, and adaptability.
In short
PetFoodRate grades 13 seeds and pellets for guinea pigs from A to E; 2 earn an A or B grade. The top pick is Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets at 77/100 (grade B), against a category average of 65/100. Independent scoring, no sponsored brands.
Top 10 seeds and pellets for guinea pigs, ranked
Method: the PetFoodRate Score. Ranking updated July 21, 2026.
| # | Product | Grade | Score | Protein | Price/kg | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets | B | 77/100 | 14% | 4.50€ | |
| 2 | Beaphar Care+ Cochon d\'Inde | B | 74/100 | 14% | 5.50€ | |
| 3 | Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig | C | 67/100 | 14% | 7.00€ | |
| 4 | Supreme Selective Guinea Pig | C | 67/100 | 14% | 5.00€ | |
| 5 | Versele-Laga Complete Guinea Pig Vitamin C | C | 67/100 | 14% | 5.00€ | |
| 6 | Oxbow Garden Select Guinea Pig | C | 67/100 | 14% | 8.00€ | |
| 7 | Burgess Excel Senior Guinea Pig | C | 67/100 | 13% | 5.00€ | |
| 8 | JR Farm Super Guinea Pig Premium | C | 67/100 | 15% | 8.00€ | |
| 9 | Bob Martin Aliment composé pour cochons d'Inde | C | 61/100 | 25% | n/a | |
| 10 | Versele-Laga Complete Complete Cavia | C | 60/100 | 14% | 5.00€ |
How we grade these products
The PetFoodRate Score gives each product an A to E grade based on five sub-scores: protein quality, nutritional value, absence of undesirable ingredients, label transparency, and species adaptability. The final grade combines these sub-scores with a weighting calibrated per species and product type. No commercial partnerships, no sponsored brands.
Nutrient thresholds reference the FEDIAF nutritional guidelines for cats and dogs.
Read the full methodologyFrequently asked questions
What is the best-rated seeds and pellets for guinea pigs in 2026?
The top-rated product by PetFoodRate is Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets, with a score of 77/100 (grade B). It leads a ranking of 13 seeds and pellets graded on protein quality, nutrition, undesirables, transparency, and species fit.
How many seeds and pellets are graded A or B for guinea pigs?
Out of 13 seeds and pellets for guinea pigs in our database, 0 earn an A grade and 2 earn a B grade. Only A and B foods make our recommended list.
How is this ranking decided?
Each food earns an A to E grade computed from five sub-scores: protein quality, nutritional value, absence of undesirables, label transparency, and species adaptability. The weighting is calibrated per species and product type. See our methodology page for full details.
Is this ranking sponsored or affiliate-influenced?
No. Rankings are derived purely from the ingredient and composition data we collect. We earn affiliate revenue only when a reader buys via a retailer link, which has zero impact on the grade a product receives.