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Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken

wet food · cats · 64/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken? Here are wet 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 Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet (87/100, grade A), versus Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken's 64/100. 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 ChickenApplaws Natural Tuna Fillet
Overall gradeC 64/100A 87/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceCB
Few undesirablesAA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBB
Crude protein?%16%
Protein (dry matter)?80%
Estimated carbs?1%
First ingredientTaurineWhite fish

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.

Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet outscores 100% of wet food for cats in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AApplawsNatural Tuna Fillet87/100+23Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  2. #2ALily\'s KitchenTerrine au Saumon85/100+21Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  3. #3BTiki CatAloha Friends Tuna & Pumpkin84/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  4. #4BEdgard & CooperPâtée Chat Adulte Saumon84/100+20Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  5. #5BTerra FelisFamousse Dinde83/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  6. #6BSchesirTuna with Aloe83/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  7. #7BCanaillouterrines pour chats83/100+19Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance.
  8. #8BHami formRecette n°6 – Cabillaud/Crevettes82/100+18Wins on protein quality and ingredient transparency.

Other food types for cats

  1. #1AOrijenCat & Kitten94/100dry food
  2. #2AOrijenSix Fish Cat92/100dry food
  3. #3AApplawsKitten90/100dry food
  4. #4AThriveProReward 100% Poulet90/100treats
  5. #5AAcanaFirst Feast Kitten89/100dry food
  6. #6AAcanaHomestead Harvest Cat88/100dry food

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Frequently asked questions

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

In our database it's Applaws Natural Tuna Fillet, scoring 87/100 (A) versus Wellness Core Purely Paté Chicken's 64/100, among wet 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 64/100 (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.