Label facts comparison

Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food vs Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food

Instinct and Jinx, compared on source-backed label facts. Scores are not used on comparison pages — neither product is placed above the other; the facts sit side by side so the trade-offs are readable.

Instinct

Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food

Dog · Format not listed · Life stage not listed

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Jinx

Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food

Dog · Format not listed · Life stage not listed

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Listed label values

Scaled to the larger listed value per axis. Larger means a larger listed amount — not better. Missing values stay at zero and are reported as not listed.

Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food
Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food

Per-axis percentages for the compared items.
Axis	Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food	Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food
Protein	28%	27%
Fat	18%	14%
Fiber	3%	5%
Carbs	Not listed	Not listed
Calories	493 kcal/cup	380 kcal/cup
Moisture	10% max	10% max

Quick scan

Core label facts

A short summary before the complete recorded label tables.

Label fact	Instinct Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food	Jinx Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food
Protein (min)	28%	27%
Fat (min)	18%	14%
Fiber (max)	3%	5%
Moisture (max)	10%	10%
Calories	4335 kcal/kg	3604 kcal/kg
First ingredients	Salmon Meal, Salmon, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)	Cage-free Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Ground Peas

Product identity

Product and label details

Recorded identity, audience, format, package, and adequacy information.

Label field	InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food	JinxGrain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food
Species	Dog	Dog
Life stage	Not listed	Not listed
Food format	Not listed	Not listed
Nutritional adequacy statement	Not listed	Not listed

Recorded nutrients

Guaranteed analysis and calories

Minimums and maximums are reproduced as recorded. A larger number is not automatically better.

Label field	InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food	JinxGrain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food
Crude protein (min)	28%	27%
Crude fat (min)	18%	14%
Crude fiber (max)	3%	5%
Moisture (max)	10%	10%
Calories	4335 kcal/kg	3604 kcal/kg
Calories per cup	493 kcal/cup	380 kcal/cup

Formula context

Ingredients and formulation comparison

Ingredient order and recorded formulation flags provide context; they do not establish whole-product quality on their own.

Label field	InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food	JinxGrain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food
First five ingredients	Salmon Meal, Salmon, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)	Cage-free Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chickpeas, Lentils, Ground Peas
Full ingredient list	View full recorded list (31) Salmon Meal (unresolved mapping), Salmon (unresolved mapping), Peas (unresolved mapping), Tapioca (unresolved mapping), Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid) (unresolved mapping), Montmorillonite Clay (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Potassium Chloride (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Coconut Oil (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin) (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide) (unresolved mapping), Freeze Dried Cod (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (unresolved mapping).	View full recorded list (58) Cage-free Chicken (unresolved mapping), Chicken Meal (unresolved mapping), Chickpeas (unresolved mapping), Lentils (unresolved mapping), Ground Peas (unresolved mapping), Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) Sweet Potato (unresolved mapping), Carrots (unresolved mapping), Dried Plain Beet Pulp (unresolved mapping), Flaxseed Meal (unresolved mapping), Natural Flavor (unresolved mapping), Potato Protein (unresolved mapping), Dicalcium Phosphate (unresolved mapping), Brewers Dried Yeast (unresolved mapping), Salt (unresolved mapping), Menhaden Fish Oil (unresolved mapping), Calcium Carbonate (unresolved mapping), Pumpkin (unresolved mapping), Cranberry (unresolved mapping), Coconut Meal (unresolved mapping), Chia (unresolved mapping), Kelp (unresolved mapping), Alfalfa (unresolved mapping), Miscanthus Grass (unresolved mapping), Inulin (unresolved mapping), Taurine (unresolved mapping), Choline Chloride (unresolved mapping), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) (unresolved mapping), Citric Acid (Preservative) (unresolved mapping), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement) (unresolved mapping), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate) (unresolved mapping), Blueberry (unresolved mapping), Spinach (unresolved mapping), Turmeric (unresolved mapping), Ginger (unresolved mapping), Chamomile (unresolved mapping), Parsley (unresolved mapping), Apple (unresolved mapping), Dandelion (unresolved mapping), Dried Spearmint (unresolved mapping), Cinnamon (unresolved mapping), Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product (unresolved mapping), Rosemary Extract (unresolved mapping).
Animal protein listed first	Yes	Yes
Plant protein concentrate recorded	Not listed	Yes
Legume recorded	Yes	Yes
Generic animal ingredient flag	Not listed	Yes

Label-based calculations

Calculated nutrition context

These values are recorded or calculated from label data. They do not evaluate the product, and missing inputs stay Not listed.

Label field	InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food	JinxGrain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food
Protein per 1,000 kcal	64.6 g	74.9 g
Fat per 1,000 kcal	41.5 g	38.8 g

Provenance

Source and review record

Use the official links to check current packaging and formulation details. A source confidence note is CMS record metadata; it does not evaluate the product or replace Data Confidence.

Label field	InstinctLimited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food	JinxGrain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Dry Dog Food
Official source	Open official source (opens in a new tab)	Open official source (opens in a new tab)
Source site	instinctpetfood.com	thinkjinx.com
Source checked date	Not listed	Not listed

Differences worth noting

Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food lists a higher protein minimum (28% vs 27%). Whether that fits depends on the pet, not the number alone.
Limited Ingredient Diet Salmon Dry Dog Food is more calorie-dense (4335 vs 3604 kcal/kg) — feeding amounts differ accordingly.

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Label facts come from official sources and can change with reformulations. This page compares recorded facts only — it does not evaluate fit for an individual pet. For diet questions tied to a health condition, ask your veterinarian.