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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.

13 products graded
2 A or B grades
65/100 average score

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.

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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 methodology

Frequently 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.