Brand comparison
PEDIGREE vs PURINA: which dry food wins for dogs?
PEDIGREE C (68/100) vs PURINA B (79/100). PURINA leads by 11 points on the PetFoodRate methodology. Full ingredient and sub-score breakdown.
CHICKEN @ VEGETABLES FLAVOURS
- Top ingredients
- 1vitamin e
- 2peas
- 3zinc
- 4beef
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PURINA Beyond
- Top ingredients
- 1chicken dehydrated
- 2peas
- 3turkey
- 4beet pulp
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PURINA wins: 79/100 (Good) against 68/100 for PEDIGREE.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how PEDIGREE and PURINA compare on each one.
| Dimension | PEDIGREE | PURINA |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | C | A |
| Nutrition balance | B | B |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | C | C |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 68/100 | 79/100 |
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 PURINA better for dogs?
PURINA scores 79/100 (grade B, good) vs 68/100 (grade C) for PEDIGREE on the PetFoodRate methodology. PURINA is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between PEDIGREE and PURINA kibble for dogs?
PEDIGREE kibble (68/100) sub-scores: proteins C, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability B. PURINA kibble (79/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition B, undesirables A, transparency C, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my dog, PEDIGREE or PURINA?
PURINA ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (79/100 vs 68/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, PURINA is the safer pick.