Brand comparison
Royal Canin vs Orijen: supermarket vet food vs premium grain-free
Royal Canin C (58/100) vs Orijen A (92/100). Is the price difference justified? Full ingredient and score analysis.
Medium Adult
- Top ingredients
- 1poultry meal
- 2wheat
- 3corn
- 4wheat
- 5corn
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Original Adult Poulet
- Top ingredients
- 1fresh chicken25%
- 2chicken dehydrated13%
- 3turkey8%
- 4salmon6%
- 5peas
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Orijen wins: 92/100 (Excellent) against 65/100 for Royal Canin.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Royal Canin and Orijen compare on each one.
| Dimension | Royal Canin | Orijen |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | C | A |
| Nutrition balance | C | A |
| Undesirables | B | A |
| Transparency | D | A |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 65/100 | 92/100 |
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 Royal Canin or Orijen better for dogs?
Orijen scores 92/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 65/100 (grade C) for Royal Canin on the PetFoodRate methodology. Orijen is the better choice based on protein quality, nutrition balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability combined.
What's the difference between Royal Canin and Orijen kibble for dogs?
Royal Canin kibble (65/100) sub-scores: proteins C, nutrition C, undesirables B, transparency D, adaptability B. Orijen kibble (92/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B.
Which is healthier for my dog, Royal Canin or Orijen?
Orijen ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (92/100 vs 65/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Orijen is the safer pick.
