Fancy Feast vs Friskies

Friskies comes out ahead, winning 2 of 2 categories when we put their best-selling products side by side across 2 categories. Each is graded out of 100 on recalls, WSAVA nutrition standards, owner ratings and value, using the same data as our full rankings.

Dry cat food: Friskies wins

Friskies's Seafood Sensations scores 94 to 87. The biggest difference is value, where Friskies leads by 7.1 points.

Fancy FeastFriskies
ProductSavory Chicken & Turkey DrySeafood Sensations
GradeA (87/100)A (94/100)
Safety and recalls30/3030/30
Nutrition standards (WSAVA)25/2525/25
Owner rating4.7★ (5,903)4.7★ (27,100)
Value$1.51 per 1,000 kcal$0.55 per 1,000 kcal
Brand-line recalls since 201600
Made byNestlé Purina PetCareNestlé Purina PetCare

Wet cat food: Friskies wins

Friskies's Shreds Variety Pack scores 93 to 88. The biggest difference is value, where Friskies leads by 5.1 points.

Fancy FeastFriskies
ProductGravy Lovers Poultry & Beef Feast Variety PackShreds Variety Pack
GradeA (88/100)A (93/100)
Safety and recalls30/3030/30
Nutrition standards (WSAVA)25/2525/25
Owner rating4.7★ (55,000)4.7★ (29,300)
Value$0.31 per oz$0.15 per oz
Brand-line recalls since 201600
Made byNestlé Purina PetCareNestlé Purina PetCare

Questions

Is Fancy Feast better than Friskies?

Friskies comes out ahead, winning 2 of 2 categories in our grades. Dry cat foods: Fancy Feast 87, Friskies 94. Wet cat foods: Fancy Feast 88, Friskies 93. Scores are out of 100.

Which is cheaper, Fancy Feast or Friskies?

For dry cat foods, Friskies costs less ($1.51 per 1,000 kcal vs $0.55 per 1,000 kcal). For wet cat foods, Friskies costs less ($0.31 per oz vs $0.15 per oz).

Have Fancy Feast or Friskies had recalls?

Since 2016 we found 0 recalls for Fancy Feast brand lines and 0 for Friskies. 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.