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Pedigree Vital Protection Adult

dry food · dogs · 42/100 · Poor

Looking for an alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Pedigree Vital Protection Adult's 42/100. Cheaper-per-kg pick: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog. 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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Pedigree Vital Protection Adult vs its best alternative

CriterionPedigree Vital Protection AdultOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeD 42/100A 93/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceCA
Few undesirablesDA
Ingredient transparencyEA
Species fitBA
Crude protein21%38%
Protein (dry matter)23.1%43.2%
Estimated carbs49%18%
First ingredientCornplant fillerFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+51Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+50Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+49Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 21%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+48Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 21%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+47Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 21%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+46Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 21%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+46Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+46Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 21%.

Cheaper alternatives per kilo

  1. #1BBakersSuperfoods Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-0.20€
  2. #2BBakersMeaty Meals Chicken Dog2.00€/kg-0.20€
  3. #3BBakersMeaty Meals Beef Dog2.00€/kg-0.20€
  4. #4BFrolicPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-0.20€
  5. #5BFrolicPoulet Dog2.00€/kg-0.20€
  6. #6BChappiPoulet Legumes Dog2.00€/kg-0.20€

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Pedigree Vital Protection Adult's 42/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Pedigree Vital Protection Adult?

Yes: Bakers Superfoods Chicken Dog costs less per kg for the same use (dry food, dogs). More cheaper-per-kg options are in the dedicated section further down.

Why switch from Pedigree Vital Protection Adult?

Pedigree Vital Protection Adult scores 42/100 (D) 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.