Skip to content

7,500+ pet foods rated. Your best match, free in 30 seconds.

Greenies vs Nextrition

Greenies is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Nextrition is made by Nextrition Pet Products. On KibbleLab, Greenies averages 8.9 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.7 for Nextrition. Greenies makes food for cats and dogs, while Nextrition covers dogs.

Greenies and Nextrition compared

Greenies Nextrition
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Nextrition Pet Products
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Independent
Founded 1935 2022
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) Not listed
Manufacturing Whether a brand makes its own food in-house or has it produced by an outside contract manufacturer or co-packer.
In-house In-house
Made in United States United States
Manufacturing region Missouri Illinois
Products listed 102 6
Serves Cats & dogs Dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$$ $$$$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science. How scoring works .
8.9 (avg of 102) 8.7 (avg of 6)
Recalls on record We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Shop Nextrition Amazon

Affiliate links · may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Greenies vs Nextrition: how they compare

Scores

Greenies scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.9 out of 10 across 102 scored foods, compared with 8.7 across 6 for Nextrition. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science.

Who makes them

Greenies is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Nextrition is made by Nextrition Pet Products, an independent maker, founded in 2022.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 102 Greenies foods and 6 Nextrition foods.

Not sure which is right for your pet?

Sign in free to save favorites and compare foods side by side. Add KL+ to see Greenies and Nextrition scored for your pet's breed, age, and health focus.

Example foods

Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Greenies or Nextrition?

Greenies scores higher: it averages 8.9 out of 10 across 102 scored foods, compared with 8.7 for Nextrition. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Who makes Greenies and Nextrition?

Greenies is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Nextrition is made by Nextrition Pet Products.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Greenies has 102 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 6 for Nextrition.

Where is Greenies based?

Greenies is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ).

Have Greenies or Nextrition been recalled?

Neither Greenies nor Nextrition has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

See the full profiles: Greenies and Nextrition .

More comparisons

KibbleLab provides informational content only. This is not veterinary advice. Always consult a qualified veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.

This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA filings, and a filing may name the parent company rather than the brand. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

KibbleLab scores and commentary are editorial opinions based on published data. Represent one of these brands? Request a correction. Anyone else can email us. See our Terms.