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Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig

seeds and pellets · guinea pigs · 67/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig? Here are seeds and pellets products for guinea pigs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig in our database is Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets (77/100, grade B), versus Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig's 67/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig vs its best alternative

CriterionOxbow Essentials Adult Guinea PigBurgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets
Overall gradeC 67/100B 77/100
Protein qualityBB
Nutritional balanceDA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyDA
Species fitCA
Crude protein14%14%
Protein (dry matter)15.4%15.4%
Estimated carbs64%44%
First ingredientDehydrated chickenTimothy hay

Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets outscores 100% of seeds and pellets for guinea pigs in our database.

2 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1BBurgess ExcelExcel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets77/100+10Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.
  2. #2BBeapharCare+ Cochon d\'Inde74/100+7Wins on nutritional balance and ingredient transparency.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBurgess ExcelExcel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets4.50€/kg-2.50€
  2. #2BBeapharCare+ Cochon d\'Inde5.50€/kg-1.50€
  3. #3CSupremeSelective Guinea Pig5.00€/kg-2.00€
  4. #4CVersele-Laga CompleteGuinea Pig Vitamin C5.00€/kg-2.00€
  5. #5CBurgess ExcelSenior Guinea Pig5.00€/kg-2.00€
  6. #6CVersele-Laga CompleteComplete Cavia5.00€/kg-2.00€

Other food types for guinea pigs

  1. #1AOxbow EssentialsGuinea Pig Adult88/100dry food
  2. #2CHamiformCochon d'Inde55/100dry food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig?

In our database it's Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets, scoring 77/100 (B) versus Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig's 67/100, among seeds and pellets for guinea pigs. 2 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig?

Yes: Burgess Excel Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nuggets costs less per kg for the same use (seeds and pellets, guinea pigs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig?

Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig scores 67/100 (C) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.