Brand comparison
Pedigree vs Cesar: two budget dog food brands scored on actual ingredients
Pedigree D (42/100) vs Cesar D (44/100). Both are popular, both score D. Here's what's really in them and what to choose instead.
Vital Protection Adult
- Top ingredients
- 1 corn
- 2 transformed animal proteins
- 3 wheat
- 4 animal fats unspecified
- 5 beet pulp
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Classics Barquette Bœuf
- Top ingredients
- 1 transformed animal proteins
- 2 animal byproducts
- 3 beef 4%
- 4 added sugars
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Cesar wins: 44/100 (Poor) against 42/100 for Pedigree.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Pedigree and Cesar compare on each one.
| Dimension | Pedigree | Cesar |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | D | D |
| Nutrition balance | C | C |
| Undesirables | D | C |
| Transparency | E | E |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 42/100 | 44/100 |
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 Pedigree or Cesar better for dogs?
Cesar scores 44/100 (grade D, below average) vs 42/100 (grade D) for Pedigree on the PetFoodRate methodology. Cesar is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Pedigree and Cesar kibble for dogs?
Pedigree kibble (42/100) sub-scores: proteins D, nutrition C, undesirables D, transparency E, adaptability B. Cesar wet (44/100) sub-scores: proteins D, nutrition C, undesirables C, transparency E, adaptability B.
How much does Pedigree cost per day vs Cesar?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Pedigree costs approximately 0.70 EUR per day per dog, vs 3.60 EUR for Cesar. The price per kg is 2.20 EUR for Pedigree and 12.00 EUR for Cesar.
Which is healthier for my dog, Pedigree or Cesar?
Cesar ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (44/100 vs 42/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Cesar is the safer pick.