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.
Adult Medium
- Top ingredients
- 1 rice
- 2 chicken dehydrated 14%
- 3 corn
- 4 animal fats unspecified
- 5 wheat
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Original Adult Poulet
- Top ingredients
- 1 fresh chicken 25%
- 2 chicken dehydrated 13%
- 3 turkey 8%
- 4 salmon 6%
- 5 peas
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Orijen wins: 92/100 (Excellent) against 58/100 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 | A | B |
| Total score | 58/100 | 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 58/100 (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 (58/100) sub-scores: proteins C, nutrition C, undesirables B, transparency D, adaptability A. Orijen kibble (92/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B.
How much does Royal Canin cost per day vs Orijen?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Royal Canin costs approximately 1.80 EUR per day per dog, vs 2.38 EUR for Orijen. The price per kg is 5.80 EUR for Royal Canin and 8.50 EUR for Orijen.
Which is healthier for my dog, Royal Canin or Orijen?
Orijen ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (92/100 vs 58/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Orijen is the safer pick.