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Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken

dry food · cats · 65/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken? 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 Purely Paté Chicken in our database is Orijen Cat & Kitten (94/100, grade A), versus Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken's 65/100. 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 Purely Paté Chicken vs its best alternative

CriterionWellness Core Purely Paté ChickenOrijen Cat & Kitten
Overall gradeC 65/100A 94/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitCA
Crude protein25%40%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%44.4%
Estimated carbs42%19%
First ingredientTaurineFresh 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+29Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 40% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100+25Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100+24Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100+23Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6AUltra Premium DirectCroquettes Chat Adulte Saumon88/100+23Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AAcanaIndoor Entrée Cat88/100+23Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 37% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AZiggyCroquettes Chat Stérilisé Sans Céréales Saumon87/100+22Wins 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 Purely Paté Chicken?

In our database it's Orijen Cat & Kitten, scoring 94/100 (A) versus Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken's 65/100, among dry food for cats. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

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

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 Purely Paté Chicken?

Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken scores 65/100 (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.