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Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna

dry food · cats · 77/100 · Good

Looking for an alternative to Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna? Here are dry food products for cats that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna's 77/100. 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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Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna vs its best alternative

CriterionWellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with TunaOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeB 77/100A 94/100
Protein qualityBA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%40%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%44.4%
Estimated carbs40%19%
First ingredientDuckFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.

Orijen Cat & Kitten outscores 100% of dry food for cats in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100+17Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+15Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+13Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+12Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+11Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+10Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency ; 28% crude protein vs 25%.

Other food types for cats

  1. #1AThriveProReward 100% Poulet90/100treats
  2. #2AApplawsNatural Tuna Fillet87/100wet food
  3. #3AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Mackerel Lamb Cat86/100raw food
  4. #4ALily\'s KitchenTerrine au Saumon85/100wet food
  5. #5BTiki CatAloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin84/100wet food
  6. #6BEdgard & CooperPâtée Chat Adulte Saumon84/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna's 77/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna?

Wellness Core Kitten Purely Paté Chicken with Tuna scores 77/100 (B) 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.