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Instinct vs. JustFoodForCats

In this comparison article for Instinct vs JustFoodForCats, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare Instinct and JustFoodForCats, 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 JustFoodForCats vs Instinct comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our Instinct Review Page or JustFoodForCats Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: JustFoodForCats vs. Instinct

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.

Instinct Cat Food vs. JustFoodForCats Cat Food

Wet/Canned Cat Food	Instinct	JustFoodForCats
Crude Protein	47.1%	52.2%
Crude Fat	25.0%	19.6%
Crude Fiber	8.6%	2.2%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

The table shows that Instinct provides far less protein than JustFoodForCats. The difference in protein content is roughly 5.10%.

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.

Instinct Pet Food Ingredients vs. JustFoodForCats Pet Food Ingredients

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Instinct.

Garlic

Canola Oil

Pea Protein

Tomato Pomace

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid)

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 Instinct.

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of Instinct & JustFoodForCats?

Instinct has been recalled 2 times.

July 24, 2015: Salmonella
Feb. 15, 2013: Pieces of clear plastic in bag

According to our records, JustFoodForCats has never been recalled.

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Wet Cat Food	Instinct	JustFoodForCats
Per Pound	$8.87	$12.40
Per Calorie	$0.0179	$0.0224

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 Instinct or JustFoodForCats, 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 Instinct or JustFoodForCats will depend on your shopping habits.

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

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Where To Buy Instinct Pet Foods

You can purchase Instinct pet foods from the following stores:

84 Recipes In-Stock Today

59 Recipes In-Stock Today

67 Recipes In-Stock Today

17 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy JustFoodForCats Pet Foods

You can purchase JustFoodForCats pet food products from these retailers:

2 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	Instinct	JustFoodForCats
Dry Dog Food	37 Recipes	None
Wet Dog Food	10 Recipes	None
Dog Treats	None	None
Dry Cat Food	20 Recipes	None
Wet Cat Food	16 Recipes	None
Cat Treats	None	1 Treats