Brand comparison
Friskies vs Whiskas: which dry food wins for dogs?
Friskies D (43/100) vs Whiskas C (55/100). Whiskas leads by 12 points on the PetFoodRate methodology. Full ingredient and sub-score breakdown.
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- Top ingredients
- 1 corn
- 2 wheat
- 3 transformed animal proteins
- 4 beef 4%
- 5 animal fats unspecified
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- Top ingredients
- 1 animal byproducts
- 2 white fish
- 3 peas
- 4 colorants
- 5 vitamin e
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Whiskas wins: 55/100 (Average) against 43/100 for Friskies.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Friskies and Whiskas compare on each one.
| Dimension | Friskies | Whiskas |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | D | E |
| Nutrition balance | D | B |
| Undesirables | C | C |
| Transparency | E | D |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 43/100 | 55/100 |
Scores are deterministic and based on ingredient composition only. Read our full methodology to understand how each dimension is weighted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Friskies or Whiskas better for dogs?
Whiskas scores 55/100 (grade C, average) vs 43/100 (grade D) for Friskies on the PetFoodRate methodology. Whiskas is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Friskies and Whiskas kibble for dogs?
Friskies kibble (43/100) sub-scores: proteins D, nutrition D, undesirables C, transparency E, adaptability B. Whiskas kibble (55/100) sub-scores: proteins E, nutrition B, undesirables C, transparency D, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my dog, Friskies or Whiskas?
Whiskas ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (55/100 vs 43/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Whiskas is the safer pick.