Brand comparison
Pedigree vs Royal Canin: does paying more actually improve the score?
Pedigree D (42/100) vs Royal Canin C (58/100). Both score below average - here's what the ingredients reveal.
Vital Protection Adult
- Top ingredients
- 1corn
- 2transformed animal proteins
- 3wheat
- 4animal fats unspecified
- 5beet pulp
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Medium Adult
- Top ingredients
- 1poultry meal
- 2wheat
- 3corn
- 4wheat
- 5corn
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Royal Canin wins: 65/100 (Average) against 42/100 for Pedigree.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Pedigree and Royal Canin compare on each one.
| Dimension | Pedigree | Royal Canin |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | D | C |
| Nutrition balance | C | C |
| Undesirables | D | B |
| Transparency | E | D |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 42/100 | 65/100 |
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 Royal Canin better for dogs?
Royal Canin scores 65/100 (grade C, average) vs 42/100 (grade D) for Pedigree on the PetFoodRate methodology. Royal Canin is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Pedigree and Royal Canin kibble for dogs?
Pedigree kibble (42/100) sub-scores: proteins D, nutrition C, undesirables D, transparency E, adaptability B. Royal Canin kibble (65/100) sub-scores: proteins C, nutrition C, undesirables B, transparency D, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my dog, Pedigree or Royal Canin?
Royal Canin ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (65/100 vs 42/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Royal Canin is the safer pick.
