Brand comparison
Wellness CORE vs Orijen: both score A - but which is truly the better dog food?
Wellness CORE A (87/100) vs Orijen A (92/100). American high-protein vs Canadian biologique. Ingredient quality and value compared.
CORE Original Adult
- Top ingredients
- 1 chicken dehydrated 22%
- 2 turkey
- 3 peas
- 4 lentils
- 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 87/100 for Wellness.
5-dimension score breakdown
PetFoodRate scores every product on five independent dimensions. Here's how Wellness and Orijen compare on each one.
| Dimension | Wellness | Orijen |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | A | A |
| Nutrition balance | A | A |
| Undesirables | A | A |
| Transparency | B | A |
| Adaptability | B | B |
| Total score | 87/100 | 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 Wellness or Orijen better for dogs?
Orijen scores 92/100 (grade A, excellent) vs 87/100 (grade A) for Wellness 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 Wellness and Orijen kibble for dogs?
Wellness kibble (87/100) 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 Wellness cost per day vs Orijen?
Based on the recommended daily ration, Wellness costs approximately 2.05 EUR per day per dog, vs 2.38 EUR for Orijen. The price per kg is 7.20 EUR for Wellness and 8.50 EUR for Orijen.
Which is healthier for my dog, Wellness or Orijen?
Orijen ranks higher on the PetFoodRate independent methodology (92/100 vs 87/100). For a healthier dog diet based on protein quality and absence of undesirable additives, Orijen is the safer pick.