Brand comparison
Taste of the Wild vs Orijen: best value A-grade vs the reference standard
Taste of the Wild A (88/100) vs Orijen A (92/100). Both A-grade, but Taste of the Wild costs far less. Is the gap in quality worth the saving?
High Prairie Canine Recipe
- Top ingredients
- 1 poultry meal 18%
- 2 lamb
- 3 sweet potato
- 4 peas
- 5 potato
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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 88/100 for Taste of the Wild.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Taste of the Wild and Orijen compare on each one.
| Dimension | Taste of the Wild | Orijen |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | A |
| Nutrition balance | A | A |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | B | A |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 88/100 | 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 Taste of the Wild or Orijen better for dogs?
Orijen scores 92/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 88/100 (grade A) for Taste of the Wild 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 Taste of the Wild and Orijen kibble for dogs?
Taste of the Wild kibble (88/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency B, adaptability B. Orijen kibble (92/100) sub-scores: proteins A, nutrition A, undesirables A, transparency A, adaptability B.
How much does Taste of the Wild cost per day vs Orijen?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Taste of the Wild costs approximately 1.89 EUR per day per dog, vs 2.38 EUR for Orijen. The price per kg is 6.40 EUR for Taste of the Wild and 8.50 EUR for Orijen.
Which is healthier for my dog, Taste of the Wild or Orijen?
Orijen ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (92/100 vs 88/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Orijen is the safer pick.