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Inception vs. Holistic Select

In this comparison article for Inception vs Holistic Select, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Inception and Holistic Select, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Holistic Select vs Inception comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Inception Review Page or Holistic Select Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Holistic Select vs. Inception

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

Inception Dog Food vs. Holistic Select Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	Inception	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	28.4%	31.4%
Crude Fat	17.0%	15.9%
Crude Fiber	6.8%	5.8%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	Inception	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	36.4%	54.5%
Crude Fat	20.5%	27.3%
Crude Fiber	9.1%	4.5%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Dogs require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Twelve of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining ten are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these ten essential amino acids.

There is a small difference between the protein content of Holistic Select and Inception. We can see that Holistic Select guarantees about 2.98% more protein than Inception. In addition, Holistic Select wet dog foods also provide more protein than Inception wet foods.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Fats are an absolutely vital component of a balanced canine diet. Not only do fats provide energy, but they also serve important roles in the normal development and function of your dog's body. For example, fats help dogs produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among many other significant functions.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude fat content of the two brands. For wet dog foods, Holistic Select provides more fat (about 6.82% more).

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. For wet dog foods, Inception provides more fiber (about 4.55% more).

Inception Cat Food vs. Holistic Select Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	Inception	Holistic Select
Crude Protein	33.3%	37.0%
Crude Fat	15.6%	18.1%
Crude Fiber	7.8%	4.3%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Cats require twenty-two amino acids to sustain life. Eleven of these amino acids are synthesized naturally, the remaining eleven are consumed. Protein is the nutrient which provides some or all of these eleven essential amino acids.

According to our average data, Inception typically provides less protein than Holistic Select. However, this difference is relatively small and doesn't represent a significant difference between the two brands.

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Fats help with the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Reduce inflammation associated with arthritis
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Prevent or reduce the likelihood of certain heart problems.
Aid in the development of the retina and visual cortex.

If you look at the average percentages of crude fat, you'll notice that Holistic Select typically guarantees 2.59% more fat. This is a fairly small difference between Holistic Select and Inception, but still worth mentioning.

According to our data, Inception guarantees 3.52% more fiber than Holistic Select. Although this difference is relatively small, it's still a notable difference.

Inception Pet Food Ingredients vs. Holistic Select Pet Food Ingredients

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Holistic Select.

Canola Oil

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients used only by Holistic Select.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite

Product Safety: Recall History of Inception & Holistic Select?

According to our records, neither brand has issued any product recalls. Therefore, consumers have no reason to question the safety of Inception or Holistic Select pet food products.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	Inception	Holistic Select
Per Pound	$2.05	$3.33
Per Calorie	$0.0012	$0.0020

Wet Dog Food	Inception	Holistic Select
Per Pound	$3.49	$4.87
Per Calorie	$0.0074	$0.0086

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding Inception or Holistic Select, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for Inception or Holistic Select will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for Inception and Holistic Select. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy Inception Pet Foods

You can purchase Inception pet foods from the following stores:

14 Recipes In-Stock Today

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Holistic Select Pet Foods

You can purchase Holistic Select pet food products from these retailers:

16 Recipes In-Stock Today

14 Recipes In-Stock Today

16 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Inception	Holistic Select
Dry Dog Food	4 Recipes	16 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	4 Recipes	3 Recipes
Dog Treats	4 Treats	None
Dry Cat Food	3 Recipes	3 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	None	5 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None