Dry dog food: Purina Dog Chow wins
Purina Dog Chow's Complete Adult with Real Chicken scores 94 to 85. The biggest difference is safety and recall record, where Purina Dog Chow leads by 6.8 points.
| Pedigree | Purina Dog Chow | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor | Complete Adult with Real Chicken |
| Grade | A (85/100) | A (94/100) |
| Safety and recalls | 23.2/30 | 30/30 |
| Nutrition standards (WSAVA) | 25/25 | 25/25 |
| Owner rating | 4.6★ (11,003) | 4.7★ (5,521) |
| Value | $0.43 per 1,000 kcal | $0.44 per 1,000 kcal |
| Brand-line recalls since 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| Made by | Mars Petcare | Nestlé Purina PetCare |
Questions
Is Pedigree better than Purina Dog Chow?
Purina Dog Chow comes out ahead in our grades. Dry dog foods: Pedigree 85, Purina Dog Chow 94. Scores are out of 100.
Which is cheaper, Pedigree or Purina Dog Chow?
For dry dog foods, Pedigree costs less ($0.43 per 1,000 kcal vs $0.44 per 1,000 kcal).
Have Pedigree or Purina Dog Chow had recalls?
Since 2016 we found 2 recalls for Pedigree brand lines and 0 for Purina Dog Chow. Each brand page lists them with sources.
Prices, ratings and recalls checked October 2026. We compare each brand's top-selling product in each category. How we grade.